Heart Failure: Introduction and Types
Also called cardiac failure. A condition where heart fails to supply sufficient amount of blood. This condition of insufficient blood supply occurs in all parts...
Functions of Pancreatic Juice
A digestive juice secreted by pancreas and is the exocrine function of it. Endocrine function is related with secretion of hormones. Has neutralizing action on...
Differences between Action potential and Graded potential
S.N Action potential S.N Graded potential 1. It is the electrical potential change that...
Functions of Saliva
Saliva is a secretion of salivary glands. Contains maximum water content (99.5%) and 0.5% solids. Includes solid content like organic, inorganic and gases also. Various...
Fungi: Characteristics and Classification
Introduction Study of fungus (yeast and moulds) is called mycology. Derived from Greek word where “mykos” meaning fungus and “logus” means study. Known earlier than...
Auto immunity: Introduction and Mechanism
Introduction A condition resulted by the action of antibodies or immunologically competent cells. Cause structural or functional damage of the normal components of the body....
Differences between Salk type (IPV) and Sabin type (OPV) vaccine
S.N Salk type (IPV) S.N Sabin type (OPV) 1. Stands for inactivated polio vaccine. 1. Stands for oral polio vaccine. 2. Virus used is...
Neurotransmitters and Their Types
A chemical substance present in neuron. Transmits nerve impulse from one to another neuron. Thus also called a mediator for impulse transmission. Transmission occurs through...
Differences between Insulin and Glucagon
S.N Insulin S.N Glucagon 1. Secreted by red color β-cells of islets of Langerhans. 1. Secreted by green color α-cells of islets of Langerhans. 2....
Anticoagulants and Its Types
Anti-coagulants: Those substances that do not allow blood to coagulate by preventing or postponing it. Taken as medicines, given to the people who have high...