Functions of Thyroid Hormones
An endocrine gland which is bi-lobed, butterfly shaped or shield shaped. This gland secretes different hormones and these hormones have various functions. They increase basal...
Thyroid gland: Histology and Hormones
An endocrine gland situated at the root of the neck, one on either side of the trachea. Bi-lobed, connected to each other by an isthmus....
Differences between red and pale muscles
S.N Red (slow) muscle S.N Pale (fast) muscle 1. More number of type I fibers. 1. More numbers of type II fibers. 2. It is...
Renal Failure: Introduction and Types
Renal failure is the failure of the kidney related to excretory functions. It is generally understood as decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) for which...
Mononuclear Phagocyte System
There are a series of cells that are distributed throughout the body that have shared the property of being able to phagocytose unwanted matter entering...
Nephron: Introduction and Structure
The structural and functional unit of kidney is called nephron. There are millions of nephrons (1-1.3 million) in each kidney. The count of nephron decreases...
Nucleus: Structure and Functions
It is one the most important and largest cellular organelle which has a diameter of 10 µm to 22µm occupying about 10% of total volume...
Water Intoxication (Over-hydration): Introduction, Causes and Signs
It is the condition in which there is great increase in the water content of the body. It is also known by different names like...
Difference between Vasectomy and Minilap/Laparoscopy
S.N Vasectomy S.N Minilap/Laparoscopy 1. It is very effective but there is slightly higher rate of spontaneous recanalization and pregnancy. 1. It is very effective...
Dehydration: Introduction, Classification and Causes
If a body loss an excessive amount of water than it requires for normal functioning, the condition is called dehydration. Minimum daily requirement of water...