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Nervous system: Structure and Functions of the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

April 3, 2025October 15, 2023 by DeepakRajput

Definition of the Nervous System The nervous system is a highly specialized and intricate network of cells that regulates and coordinates various physiological processes in the body. It is responsible for receiving external and internal stimuli, processing the information, and generating appropriate responses. The nervous system ensures proper communication between different organs, enabling an organism … Read more

Nervous system: Definition, Classification and Functions

February 24, 2025October 15, 2023 by DeepakRajput

The nervous system is a complex and intricate network of cells, tissues, and organs that play a vital role in transmitting signals, coordinating bodily functions, and allowing organisms to respond to their environment. The central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) divide it into two major components. Here’s an overview of the … Read more

Lymph Circulation: Anatomy, Mechanism, Circulation and Disorders

April 7, 2025October 15, 2023 by DeepakRajput

Lymph circulation is a vital physiological process that ensures the movement of lymph—a clear fluid containing white blood cells, proteins, lipids, and waste products—through the lymphatic system and eventually back into the bloodstream. This circulation plays a crucial role in fluid balance, immune function, and nutrient transport. Unlike the cardiovascular system, which is a closed-loop … Read more

Lymphatic Vessels: Structure, Functions, Types, and clinical significance

April 3, 2025October 15, 2023 by DeepakRajput

Lymphatic vessels are a critical part of the lymphatic system, responsible for transporting lymph (a fluid containing white blood cells, proteins, and waste products) from tissues back into the bloodstream. These vessels form an extensive network throughout the body, functioning similarly to veins but with distinct structural and physiological differences. The primary roles of lymphatic … Read more

Lymphatic System: Structure, Functions, and Clinical Significance

April 3, 2025October 15, 2023 by DeepakRajput

The lymphatic system is a crucial component of the circulatory and immune systems, playing a vital role in maintaining fluid balance, immune defense, and the absorption of dietary fats. It is a vast network of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphoid organs, and lymphatic fluid (lymph) that works in close association with the cardiovascular and immune … Read more

Reticuloendothelial System (RES)

April 3, 2025October 15, 2023 by DeepakRajput

The reticuloendothelial system (RES), also known as the mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS), is a highly specialized and intricate network of cells and tissues distributed throughout the body. It plays a critical role in immune defense, blood filtration, tissue homeostasis, and metabolic regulation. This system is primarily responsible for phagocytosis, in which specialized cells engulf and … Read more

Disorders of blood

April 3, 2025October 15, 2023 by DeepakRajput

Disorders of blood, also known as hematological disorders, encompass a wide range of medical conditions that affect the blood, its components, or the organs involved in blood production and regulation. These disorders can impact the red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma, or bone marrow. Some common blood disorders include: Disorders of blood 1. … Read more

Blood transfusion: Definition, History, Procedure

April 3, 2025October 15, 2023 by DeepakRajput

Blood transfusion is a life-saving medical procedure in which blood or its components are transferred from a donor to a recipient through intravenous infusion. It is commonly used to replace lost blood during surgery, injury, or diseases that affect blood production. Blood transfusions can help manage conditions such as anemia, bleeding disorders, and severe infections. … Read more

Blood groups

April 3, 2025October 15, 2023 by DeepakRajput

Blood groups: In the year 1900, Austrian scientist Karl Landsteiner discovered the ABO blood group system. In his experiments, he mixed different blood types, observing that the plasma from specific blood types produced agglutinates or formed clusters. This phenomenon was caused by the absence of molecules on red blood cells, which, in turn, led to … Read more

Mechanisms of coagulation

April 3, 2025October 15, 2023 by DeepakRajput

Mechanisms of coagulation: Blood coagulation, or clotting, is a complex and tightly regulated physiological mechanism that prevents excessive bleeding following a vascular injury. It involves a series of sequential and interrelated reactions that ultimately lead to the formation of a blood clot. The coagulation process can be divided into three main pathways: intrinsic, extrinsic, and … Read more