Non-respiratory functions of respiratory tract
Various non-respiratory functions are also shown by respiratory tract. Not only gaseous exchange that is the primary function of it. Lungs show defense barrier and...
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...
Interferons: types, chemical nature, properties and mechanism of action
Introduction to Interferons Interferons are low molecular weight protein, produced by virus infected cells. These, itself induces the formation of a second protein inhibiting the...
Phagocytosis and its process
Introduction The process of ingestion of bacteria or other material by phagocytes and amoeboid protozoans is called phagocytosis. Macrophages and neutrophils show a high capacity...