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 […]
Anatomy and Physiology
Various blood-clotting factors (Names, Origin and Functions)
Blood clotting factors or coagulation factors are the most essential components of hemostasis. Hemostasis is a process that results in the formation of a blood […]
Human teeth: Types, Dental formula, Structure, Composition and Functions
Teeth are present on both the jaws; borne by the pre-maxillae and maxillae of the upper jaw and mandibles of the lower jaw. Human teeth […]
Disorders and injuries associated with skeleton and joints
Any violent movement, such as jump, fall or knock, may cause injury to the skeleton. There are various types of injuries or disorders related to […]
Differences between Red and White skeletal muscle fibers
S.N. Red Muscle Fibers White Muscle Fibers 1. They are dark red with abundant pigment, myoglobin. They are light in color as they have very […]
Different Gastrointestinal hormones and their Action
The epithelium present in the alimentary canal secretes hormones. These hormones are carried by blood to the digestive glands which then release their digestive secretions […]
Structure and Types of Animal egg cell or ovum
Egg cell or ovum, also known as female gamete is formed by the process of oogenesis in female organisms. They are produced by follicle cells […]
Differences between Euchromatin and Heterochromatin
S.N. Euchromatin Heterochromatin 1. It consists of thin and extended chromatin fibers. It consists of thick and compact chromatin fibers. 2. Chromatin fibers are uncoiled […]
Differences between Nerve cells and Glial cells
S.N. Nerve cells Glial cells 1. They are neuronal cells and are also called neurons. They are non-neuronal cells and are also called neuroglia. 2. […]
Color blindness (Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment)
Color blindness also known as color vision deficiency is the inability of a person to see colors in a normal way. Color blindness can occur […]