howMed Know Yourself
Points of Identification: 1. Seminiferous tubules are present. 2. Germ cells are surrounded by sertoli cells. 3. Cells of Leydig … Read More »
Ureter and Urinary Bladder
Ureter: Points of Identification: 1. Typically a star shaped lumen present. 2. Three layers can be seen; mucosa, muscularis and … Read More »
Kidney Histology
Points of Identification: 1. Nephron is the functional unit. 2. The cortex consists of convoluted tubules together with the renal … Read More »
Associated glands of GIT
Liver Points of Identification: 1. Hexagonal arrangement of hepatic lobules visible. 2. Portal triads present (bile duct, hepatic artery and … Read More »
Case based learning: Fracture dislocation of vertebrae
A 25 year old patient was admitted to the emergency department with suspected spinal cord injury[1]. On questioning she gave … Read More »
Pain
One of the mankind’s oldest and most dreaded fears. Photo by A. Strakey Definition: Neuroscientist: Pain is a sensory … Read More »
Case based learning: Brown Sequard Syndrome
A 22 year old[1] man[2] was speeding on a motorbike when he had a collision with a lorry[3]. He was … Read More »
Organization of Nervous System
Nervous System Two control systems of the body: 1. Nervous system: “System of wires” Coordinates rapid & precise responses 2. … Read More »
Synaptic Transmitters- Neurotransmitters & Neuropeptides
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 »