Artificial kidneys: Hemodialysis therapy
If the kidneys fail, toxic substances build up in the body until cells and organs begin to deteriorate and eventually die. Many tens of thousands […]
Anatomy and Physiology
How is Kidney (Renal) transplantation done?
Grafting a kidney from a compatible donor to restore kidney functions in a recipient suffering from kidney failure is called kidney transplantation. It is also […]
Excretory System in a Frog
Kidney is the most important excretory organ of frog. Frog mainly excretes urea, ammonia and water. In tadpole, kidney is pronephric but in adult kidney […]
The Arterial system in human beings
The blood vessels which carry oxygenated blood away from the heart and supply blood to various body parts collectively constitute the arterial system. The major […]
Nitrogen fixation, its types and mechanism
What is nitrogen fixation? The phenomenon of conversion of free nitrogen into nitrogenous salts to make it available for absorption by plants is called nitrogen […]
Muscular tissue, its types and functions in human body
A tissue, consisting of sheets or bundle of cells (muscle fibers) which is capable of contracting and producing movement or tension in the body is […]
Structure of Taste receptors and Mechanism of Gustation
The sensation of taste is called gustation or gustatory response. Various chemoreceptors present in the tongue help in getting the sense of taste. The sense […]
Structure of Olfactory receptors and Mechanism of Olfaction
Olfaction is the sense of smell. It is how we perceive odors. Nose is the organ with millions of olfactory receptors that help us perceive […]
Typical structure of a Synovial Joint
Most of the permanent joints in our body are synovial joints. They are more complicated in structure and allow more free movement than any other […]
Structure and Types of Joints in the Human Body
A joint, also known as articulation is the place where two adjacent bones or cartilages meet. Although most joints are movable, some are not. Movable […]