How does Memory Work | 3 Stages and Types
Memory is the ability of the brain to collect, store and also retrieve information. This memory varies from person to person and also with age and disease. In this article we will see how does memory work and what factors influence it. It works in three stages as 1. Encoding the information 2. Storage 3. […]
Continue readingImportance of Lymphatic System | 5 Essential Functions in Body
Lymphatic system is an addition to the blood circulatory system in the body. It performs many function similar to blood. It plays key role in Body immune defense. Exchange of gases Exchange of Nutrients Transfer of hormones Absorption of fats in intestine. Lymphatic system comprises of lymphatic organs, lymphocytes and lymph. Body immune defense: Lymphatic […]
Continue readingHow does Photosynthesis Work | Step by Step Process
Photosynthesis by definition is the synthesis of carbohydrates in the green plants by utilization of carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight. This phenomenon provides food for all the living organisms directly or indirectly. 264 gms of CO2, 216gms of water are utilized to produce 180gms of glucose, 108 gms of water and […]
Continue readingDo Unicellular Organisms have a Nucleus ? Yes and No
Do Unicellular Organisms have a Nucleus ? The answer is “Yes” and also “No”. Some of them have while others don’t The unicellular organisms include 1. Bacteria 2. Archea 3. Protozoa 4. Single-celled algae 5. Yeast (Single-celled fungi) Not all unicellular organisms have the nucleus. For example, all the prokaryotic organisms have no nucleus. Yet […]
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Why is the Digestive System Important | 7 Essential Functions
The digestive system is the only way an external material has to go into the body. Our body is so sensitive to the foreign solid or liquid matter. The immune system does not let foreign matter enter our body. For the organic matter except for the digestive route, no other route is acceptable to it. […]
Continue readingHow Hormones Work ? Their Mechanism and Inhibition
Hormones are the chemical messengers in the animal body. There are many hormones in the human body secreted from endocrine glands. Their function is vital for the normal body physiology. The deficiency or hypersecretion can lead to hormonal disorders in case of malfunction. So, their synthesis and secretion is tightly regulated by the brain. How […]
Continue readingAnatomy vs Physiology | The Differences and Significance
Anatomy and physiology are the two important aspects of the study of an organism. One is not complete without the study of another. They are completely inter-related systems in the body. But one is related to structure and other is related to function. Anatomy deals with structure form minute levels to the macro-levels. Similarly, physiology […]
Continue readingHow are ATP and ADP Related ?
When we discuss how are atp and adp related, we should focus in three aspects like their role in the body, their chemistry and finally their synthesis and location. ATP and ADP are both involved in energy generation to the body, Both of them are energy molecules which can impart required energy for different physiological […]
Continue readingJAK STAT Signaling | The Cell Pathway in Physiology, Disease and Death
JAk stands for Janus kinase and the STAT for signal transducers and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT). These pathways are indeed one of the pleiotropic cascades used to transduce a multitude of alerts for the improvement and homeostasis in the animals and humans. In mammals, the JAK/STAT pathway is the fundamental signaling mechanism for a big […]
Continue readingRed vs White blood cells | Differences and Similarities
Blood cells are part of liquid connective tissue. These cells are freely moving and have an important function in the body. As you might have known, there are 3 types of cells in the blood like Red blood cells White blood cells Platelets. Of the three, red blood cells and white blood cell carry important […]
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