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What Are Peritubular Capillaries?

The efferent arterioles which emerge from the glomerulus lead to the formation of a fine capillary network around the renal... View Article

In the cortical nephrons, the loop of Henle is very short, extending somewhat into. Stay tuned to BYJU’S to learn... View Article

In most of the nephrons, the loop of Henle is very short and extends only somewhat into the medulla. Such... View Article

The loop of Henle in some of the nephrons is long and passes deep into the medulla. Such nephrons are... View Article

The renal pelvis is the broad funnel-shaped space found inner to the hilum of the kidney. Through the hilum, the... View Article

Interior to the hilum, a broad funnel-shaped space referred to as the renal pelvis is found. It has projections which... View Article

The green glands or the antennal glands are the excretory structure in prawns. Stay tuned to BYJU’S to learn similar... View Article

In crustaceans, the green glands or the antennal glands carry out the excretory function. Stay tuned to BYJU’S to learn... View Article

Malpighian tubules aid in the elimination of nitrogenous wastes and in osmoregulation. Stay tuned to BYJU’S to learn similar NEET... View Article

A common cause of osteoporosis is found to be the decreased levels of estrogen. Stay tuned to BYJU’S to learn... View Article

It is the inflammation of the joints as a result of the accumulation of uric acid crystals. Stay tuned to... View Article

It is an autoimmune disorder that affects the neuromuscular junction which results in fatigue, paralysis and weakness of the skeletal... View Article

These joints are distinguished by the presence of a fluid-filled synovial cavity found between the articulating surfaces of the two... View Article

Each of the coxal bones is constituted by the union of three bones – pubis, ischium and the ilium. Stay... View Article

Each of the clavicles is long slender bones possessing two curvatures. Such a bone is referred to as the collar... View Article

Scapula is a large triangular, flat bone located in the dorsal portion of the thorax between the second rib and... View Article

It is a cup-shaped bone that covers the knee ventrally (knee cap). Stay tuned to BYJU’S to learn similar NEET... View Article

Radius, ulna and humerus are bones of the forelimb. Stay tuned to BYJU’S to learn similar NEET Questions.

The appendicular skeleton is constituted by the bones of the limbs and their girdles. Stay tuned to BYJU’S to learn... View Article

The ribs, thoracic vertebrae and sternum together constitute the rib cage. Stay tuned to BYJU’S to learn similar NEET Questions.