Endocrine system is a collection of glands that work interdependently and produce hormones that regulate the body’s growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function. The Endocrine system influences...
The nervous system is made of two parts viz. Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). CNS is made of Brain {cerebrum, brainstem and cerebellum}...
The main organs and tissues of the musculoskeletal system in humans are bones, cartilages and muscles. These systems provide support and protection to organs; maintain structure of the...
Several kinds of wastes, including sweat, carbon dioxide gas, feces (stool), and urine are produced by our body. These wastes exit the body by Sweat is released through...
Sickle-cell disease Sickle-cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive genetic blood disorder with overdominance, characterized by red blood cells that assume an abnormal, rigid, sickle shape. Sickling decreases...
The main components of human circulatory system include blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries), heart, blood, lymph and lymphatic system. Human Heart Human heart has four chambers viz....
Circulatory system is responsible for movement of nutrients, gases and wastes within blood vessels. Open and Closed Circulatory Systems Circulatory system is not found in Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes,...
Respiration is the entire process of taking air in, exchanging needed gases for unnecessary gases, using the needed gases, and releasing the waste form of gases. The Human...
The digestive system performs four functions viz. ingestion, digestion, absorption and elimination. Ingestion is intake of food. Digestion is of two types viz. mechanical (food is broken down...
