Differences between Exocrine and Endocrine glands
S.N. Exocrine glands Endocrine glands 1. These glands have ducts. These glands lack ducts. 2. Chemical substance secreted by exocrine glands is called enzyme. They […]
Anatomy and Physiology
Differences between RNA and DNA
S.N. Ribonucleic acid (RNA) Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) 1. It contains ribose sugar. It contains deoxyribose sugar. 2. It lacks Thymine but has Uracil. It lacks […]
Structure and functions of bones
Gross anatomy of a typical long bone: Bone is a specialized connective tissue that has the strength of a cast iron and the lightness of […]
The appendicular skeleton of human body
Appendicular skeleton is composed of bones which lie on the lateral sides of the mid axial line (Axial skeleton) of our body and consists of […]
The axial skeleton of human body
The human skeleton has two major divisions; the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton forms the median longitudinal axis of the body […]
The gonads and other endocrine glands in human body
Gonads: Gonads are the organs that produce gametes. One pair of ovaries (in females) and a pair of testes (in males) are the gonads that […]
Why do our knuckles crack?
Structure of a typical joint: Diarthrodial joints consist of two bones coming in contact at their cartilage surfaces which are surrounded by a joint capsule. […]
Structure and functions of pancreas
Pancreas (mixed gland) Location and structure: The pancreas is an elongated (12 to 15 cm), fleshy organ consisting of head, body and tail. It is […]
Adrenal glands (the emergency glands)
Adrenal glands (The emergency glands) Two pyramid-shaped adrenal glands rest on the top of each kidney, hence also called supra-renal glands. Each adrenal gland actually […]
Thyroid and Parathyroid glands
Thyroid and Parathyroid glands Thyroid gland: Location and structure: It is the largest endocrine gland located in the neck, anterior to the trachea. It consists […]