Category: Anatomy and Physiology

Blood and its composition

red coloured fluid connective tissue. Alkaline and salty in taste (pH 7.35-7.45). 7-8% of body weight. Average volume is 5-6 litres in male and 4-5...

Various endocrinal disorders

Hormone Excess Defeciency Growth hormone or somatotrophin hormone (STH) Gigantism in children Acromegaly in adult. Dwarfism. Thyroid stimulating hormone/thyrotropin (TSH) Increases the activity of thyroid...

Types of muscle fibres

  Points of difference Unstriped muscles Striped muscles Cardiac muscles 1. location In the walls of hollow internal organs, like stomach, intestine,...