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Pharmacology

Pharmacology is the study of pharmcokinetics and pharmacodynamics. These explain aspects like how the body handles the drugs and how the drug works in the body.

What is the Difference between Dopamine and Serotonin

Last Updated On September 27, 2021 by Ranga.nr
dopamine vs serotonin differences

Dopamine and serotonin are both neurotransmitters in the nervous system. They play an important role in the behavior and body physiology. But, they differ with each other on many aspects …

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Pharmacology vs Toxicology | 10 Basic Differences

Last Updated On February 18, 2022 by Ranga.nr
Pharmacology vs Toxicology

Pharmacology is a science that studies the effect of a drug and the body’s response to it. It is aimed at bringing therapeutic benefits from the drug. Toxicology is a …

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Do Cells Respond to Every Signal | No Not at All

Last Updated On September 6, 2021 by Ranga.nr
Do Cells Respond to Every Signal | No Not at All

Cells, in general, are designed to respond to specific signals. But, all the body cells do not respond to all the chemical signals. Cells can respond because of receptors on …

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How does Radiation Work ? Its Role in Cancer and Sterilization.

Last Updated On December 14, 2020 by Ranga.nr
how does radiation work

Radiation always has damaging effects on the body. But, when used in a controlled manner, it can be used to treat diseases like cancer. The mechanism involved in treatment is …

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Parenteral Drug Administration| Its Types, Advantages and Disadvantages

Last Updated On January 27, 2021 by Ranga.nr

Parenteral administration is a route of drug administration devoid of oral route. Here the drug is given from routes other than oral i.e. avoiding alimentary canal. The name Parenteral come …

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Forms of Drugs| Different Types of Dosage forms with examples.

Last Updated On March 1, 2022 by Ranga.nr
Forms of Drugs

Drugs are given in different forms. There are many forms of drugs to suit the needs of individual patients. The same drug is made in different forms for ease of …

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5 Types of Muscarinic Receptors | Their Effects, Functions, Agonists and Antagonists

Last Updated On December 12, 2021 by Ranga.nr
Muscarinic-Receptors

Muscarinic receptors are a part of the parasympathetic system. They are stimulated by the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, released at the nerve endings. Hence along with the nicotinic receptors, they are called …

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2 Types of Nicotinic Receptors | Their Properties and functions

Last Updated On October 19, 2020 by Ranga.nr
types of nicotinic receptors

Nicotinic receptors are a type of cholinergic receptors besides the muscarinic receptors. In the body, they are stimulated by the neurotransmitter acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase. But unlike Muscarinic receptors, they are …

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Describe the Similarities between Enzymes and Receptors

Last Updated On October 2, 2020 by Ranga.nr

Both the enzymes and receptors are targets for drug action and many biomolecules in the body. Further, they both are proteinaceous in nature and help to regulate body physiology. But, …

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Types of Receptors | Their Role and Functions in the Body

Last Updated On April 30, 2021 by Ranga.nr

Receptors are the sensing elements that communicate the signal from a ligand to the cell to elicit specific physiological change. A ligand is one that can bind to the receptor …

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