The process of synthesizing food by utilizing chemical energy released in the oxidation of some inorganic substances is called chemosynthesis.... View Article
A biochemical pathway that comprises both catabolism biochemical and anabolism biochemical reactions is known as the amphibolic pathway. The... View Article
Fermentation is anaerobic respiration. The two types of fermentation are: Lactate fermentation: This type of fermentation produces lactic acid.... View Article
A cartilaginous joint is a slightly movable joint and is found at the pubic symphysis, between ribs and sternum and between the centre of... View Article
Bone related to the skull is called the Pterygoid. It can also be defined as the process that extends from the sphenoid bone of the skull to form... View Article
Ligament functions by joining both the bones and are mainly involved in movable or synovial joints. When the ligaments are torn, it results in... View Article
Fibrous joints are also called immovable joints. They are the fixed joints where there is no movement between the bones. Fibrous joint occurs... View Article
Micturition is defined as an expulsion of urine from the urinary bladder. An adult human excretes about 1 – 1.5 litres of urine per day.... View Article
A hinge joint is a popular type of synovial joint, which is present between two or more bones. This joint allows the movements in one plane only.... View Article
No. The pulmonary artery is a blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation. The oxygenated... View Article
Sertoli cells are a type of somatic cells present in the germinal epithelium of the seminiferous tubules. These cells nourish the developing... View Article
WBCs - White blood cells are also called leucocytes. They are irregular and colourless cells with a nucleus. The lifespan of WBC is about 12-20... View Article
AVN- Atrio Ventricular Node is also called pacesetter. It is a mass of modified heart muscles situated in the lower and middle part of the... View Article
Cartilaginous Joints: These joints form the connecting tissue between two or more bones with the help of a disc or pad of white fibrous... View Article
Uricotelism is the biological process of excreting uric acid from the body. Birds, insects, land snails and reptiles are a few examples of... View Article
The pivot joint is a synovial joint, which is present between the atlas and the axis in humans. This joint permits a uniaxial movement of bone... View Article
Arteriosclerosis is the thickening or hardening and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries. Arteriosclerosis is a cardiovascular disease,... View Article
Both pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein are blood vessels, which are involved in the transportation of blood. Pulmonary Artery The pulmonary... View Article
AB blood group is considered as the universal recipient because an individual with this blood type can receive blood from any other blood types-... View Article
Serum It is a liquid portion of blood, which separates when blood coagulates. Serum lacks clotting factors like fibrinogen. Plasma It is a... View Article
