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Nephron Function Renal Tubules

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 24-Jan-2023 18:06:09

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Introduction Nephron is retrieved from the Greek word “nephros”, which signifies the kidney. A tiny network in the blood vessels known as glomerulus, is the consisting part of the nephron in the human body. It's reliable to conduct the malfunctions of the kidneys. From different organs which are renal corpuscles and renal tubules, nephrons get formed inside the body, especially in the kidney. There are around millions of nephrons available in the human kidney. What is Nephron? Nephron is an essential unit of the kidney which conducts the fundamentals and different malfunctions based on the structure of the human ... Read More

Nephritis

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 24-Jan-2023 18:00:18

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Introduction Nephritis is a disease which occurs in the kidney and results in failure to filter out the waste from the blood. An excessive amount of water gets filtered out from the human body due to the proper function of the kidney. Due to the failure in kidney function, an excessive amount of blood gets stuck in the body, and it causes inflammation. This ultimately leads to Nephritis. Unfortunately, it finally leads to kidney failure. What is Nephritis? Nephritis is one of the most common diseases caused in the human body due to acute kidney injury. The inflammation caused in ... Read More

Nematoda

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 24-Jan-2023 17:54:37

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Introduction Nematodes are considered a group of worms, and they occur naturally. The worms are hard to detect visually. They can also be called common soil pests as they affect plants. They live in the soil at low levels and can enter the farm through infected transplants. They are the parasites of plants and animals and can also attack insects. What is Nematoda? Nematodes are commonly known as roundworms, and they are unsegmented vermiform pests. They are called parasites of insects, animals, and plants. They can enter the farm through infected plants and cause severe damage to the plants. ... Read More

Scientific Name of Neem

Bitopi Kaashyap
Updated on 23-Jan-2023 18:26:03

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Introduction The neem plant is evergreen and is an inhabitant of tropical regions. The neem plant is very beneficial to mankind as it has various uses and no other plant has such diverse uses as it does. According to some studies neem plants can be used for controlling pests, may help in the reduction of erosion, can prove helpful in birth control, can be an economical source of medicine, may reduce the rate of deforestation, and prove helpful in combating global warming. Image 1: Fresh green neem leaves or azadirachta indica leaves, and neem twigs Importance of Neem Almost ... Read More

Scientific Name of Human Being

Bitopi Kaashyap
Updated on 23-Jan-2023 18:17:06

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Introduction Homo sapiens is the scientific name given to human beings. The term Homo sapiens was given by Carl Linnaeus, the father of Taxonomy. In Latin, the term Homo refers to ‘earthly being’ and sapiens refers to ‘wise’. We are the sole surviving members of the genus Homo. We are bestowed with a higher cognitive function than every other living being on earth. Also, we are the most destructive species on this planet given our failure to practice rectitude at times. Taxonomic Tree of Human Beings The taxonomic tree of human beings based on hierarchical categories from kingdom to ... Read More

Schistosomiasis Life Cycle

Bitopi Kaashyap
Updated on 23-Jan-2023 18:10:36

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Introduction Depending on where the adult flukes are found, the parasitic disease schistosomiasis can either be intestinal or urogenital in nature. Millions of people in numerous nations in Africa and the Middle East are afflicted by schistosomiasis (Schistosoma haematobium), more specifically known as urogenital schistosomiasis. Numerous urogenital problems, including dysuria, hematuria, urinary blockage, spontaneous abortion, and bladder cancer, are caused by it. This activity discusses schistosomiasis (Schistosoma haematobium) evaluation and management as well as the role of the healthcare team in diagnosing and treating individuals with this ailment. Children who contract the infection repeatedly may experience anemia, malnutrition, and academic ... Read More

Scabies Life Cycle

Bitopi Kaashyap
Updated on 23-Jan-2023 17:42:11

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Introduction The order Sarcoptiformes, class Arachnida, and subclass Acari all include the Sarcoptes scabiei. Scabies was one of the first human ailments for which a cause could be found. The perpetrator is the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which is found in the epidermis of numerous mammals, including humans. This mite was first known as Acarus scabiei DeGeer, 1778, before changing its name to S. scabiei (Latreille 1802). Over the past 40 years, research has substantially advanced our understanding of the biology of the mite, interactions between the parasite and the host, and tactics used to circumvent the host's defences. What is ... Read More

Salient Features of The Kingdom Monera

Bitopi Kaashyap
Updated on 23-Jan-2023 17:20:21

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Introduction The realization that microorganisms alone control a vast portion of the evolving community of living things is incredibly astounding. They are the most common life forms in the living environment. Microscopic creatures are present everywhere. This characteristic can be attributed to the great variety of microorganisms and the fact that many of them have evolved to survive in harsh environmental circumstances. Characteristics of Monera The members of the kingdom Monera are single-celled creatures. The rigid cell wall's main component is peptidoglycan. Binary fission is the mode of reproduction. They have 70S ribosomes in them. The organ ... Read More

Saddle Joints

Bitopi Kaashyap
Updated on 23-Jan-2023 17:14:49

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Introduction The human body is supported by a hard frame of a skeleton. Bones and cartilages are their main components. The skeletal system is divided into exoskeleton and endoskeleton. The human endoskeleton is made of 206 bones and some supporting cartilage. The skeleton has various functions such as Supporting the body Giving definite shape Protecting internal organs providing a surface for attachment of muscles Help in movement and locomotion. Bones are hard, immovable, and made of calcium salts. Cartilages are comparatively movable due to the presence of chondroitin salts. The study of various joints and their structure and ... Read More

Root Modifications

Bitopi Kaashyap
Updated on 23-Jan-2023 17:06:43

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Introduction Roots are the vital organs of plants that help in support and water and nutrition absorption and transport. There are 2 types of root systems: Tap root system Adventitious or fibrous root system. Images Coming soon Tap Root When a seed germinates, the radicle elongates and becomes a taproot or primary root. In dicotyledonous plants, the main root is persistent and produces lateral roots. All younger roots arise at the apex and older roots at the base. The taproot and its branches form the taproot system. Adventitious Root Adventitious roots grow from a part of the plant ... Read More

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