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 metabolic rate and stimulate growth in children. The functions of various hormones are: A) Action on basal metabolic rate (BMR) Increases the metabolic activities in most of the body tissues. … Read more
The rate at which the red blood cells or erythrocytes settle down is called ESR or erythrocyte sedimentation rate. In normal condition, red blood cells remain suspended uniformly in circulation which is called suspension stability of RBCs. Red blood cells settle down due to gravity with a supernatant layer of clear plasma when it is … Read more
S.N RBC WBC 1. RBC stands for red blood cells. WBC stands for white blood cells. 2. They are also known as erythrocytes. They are also known as leucocytes. 3. They are small biconcave and non nucleated. They are comparatively larger, amoeboid and nucleated 4. Much more in number. Much less in number. 5. Around … Read more