Group I and Group II hormones and their mechanism of action
On the basis of location of the receptors to which they bind and the signals used to mediate their action, hormones are classified into two […]
Anatomy and Physiology
Differences between pharynx and larynx
S.N. Pharynx Larynx 1. It is located at the back of buccal cavity. It is located in the upper part of the neck. 2. It […]
Trans-deamination (Metabolism of amino acids) and transport of ammonia from other organs to liver for detoxification
Generally amino acids are the end products of the digestion of dietary proteins. In humans, the degradation of ingested proteins to their constituent amino acids […]
Biosynthesis, Regulation and Functions of Triacylglycerols (TAG)
What is Triacylglycerol (TAG)? Fatty acids and glycerol are the end products of digestion of lipids in our body. Fatty acids are organic acids whereas […]
Cell cycle, its different phases and duration
Life starts as a single cell called zygote or fertilized egg in all multicellular organisms. Living organisms grow by addition of new cells that arise […]
Nitrogen excretion through Urea cycle and associated disorders
Animals require pathways for nitrogen excretion that minimizes toxicity in the body. If not reused for the synthesis of new amino acids or other nitrogenous […]
Liver (Anatomy, Histology and Functions)
Location: The liver is the largest gland in our body that weighs between 1 to 2.3 kg in a healthy adult. It is situated in […]
Differences between Photosynthesis and Respiration
S.N. Photosynthesis Respiration 1. It is an anabolic process in which simple inorganic substances react to synthesize complex organic food. It is a catabolic process […]
Osmoregulation, its mechanism and control
Osmoregulation is a homeostatic process by which the water content and the concentration of salts in the body of an animal is maintained. The term […]
Mechanism of breathing and its neural regulation
The process of respiration in human beings gets completed in four steps; Breathing External respiration Internal respiration (tissue respiration) Cellular respiration (Oxidation of glucose) Breathing […]