Consequences of surface tension

The force that acts at right angles to an imaginary line of unit length at the surface of liquid at rest is called surface tension. Simply, it can be defined as the force which is responsible for the tension at the surface of the liquid. It is one of the important properties exhibited by liquids … Read more

Various functions of liver

Liver performs a number of functions. Due to its function, it is also called master laboratory of the body. It is an important organ for metabolism in vertebrates. A summary of its important function is as follows: 1) Secretion of bile The liver cells synthesize the constituents of bile from the mixed arterial and venous … Read more