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Neurotransmitters Definition “Neurotransmitter is a chemical substance that acts as the mediator for the transmission of impulse from one neuron … Read More »
Synapse
Definition: Communication or Junction between two neurons i.e. ‘Interneuronal junction’ Through release of chemical transmitters more than 50 compounds have … Read More »
A Case of Epidural Hematoma
Case Scenario: A 15 year old[1] boy was hit on the temple[2a][2b] with a baseball and he became unconscious[3]. After … Read More »
Acid Base Regulation-General Aspects
Acids: Liberate free H+ ions • Strong Acid: Greater tendency to dissociate into free H+ & Anions e.g. HCl • … Read More »
Regulation of Acid-Base Balance
There is precise regulation or maintenance of ‘free H+ ions’ in body fluids. Balance is Achieved by Three Defense Mechanisms:- … Read More »
Development of Urogenital System
THE URINARY SYSTEM THE KIDNEYS, which excrete urine THE URETERS, which convey urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder … Read More »
Large Intestine
1) The primary function of the large intestine is the reabsorption of water and inorganic salts. The only secretion of … Read More »
Small Intestine
The small intestine is divided into a. duodenum b. jejunum c. ileum. The duodenum 1) The duodenum is the first … Read More »
Appendix
Points of Identification: 1) Large accumulations of lymphoid tissue in the lamina propria and submucosa. 2) Intestinal villi are usually … Read More »
Large Intestine
Unique Features: 1) Teniae coli – three bands of longitudinal smooth muscle in its muscularis 2) Haustrations – pocket like … Read More »