Sense Organs : Parts and Functions of Ears
Ears are one of the five sense organs. Ears are helpful for listening. Transmission of Sound Waves: Sound waves are received by the outer ear ... Read More
Functions of Urinary System and Role of Kidneys
How and Why the Nitrogenous Waste is produced? When the proteins combine with oxygen, a waste is produced called as nitrogenous wastes. The solid wastes ... Read More
Procedures that deals with Urinary System Diseases
Some of the procedures are followed to deal with the urinary problems or to treat them when the kidneys fail to function properly. Peritoneal dialysis ... Read More
Abbreviations of the terms in Urinary System
ADH : Anti-diuretic hormone ARF : Acute Renal Failure BUN : Blood, Urea, Nitrogen CAPD : Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Cath : Catheter CRF : ... Read More
Laboratory Tests and Clinical Procedures to detect Urinary Disorders
Laboratory Tests: Some Laboratory tests are carried out for detecting the problems of the urinary system and to how much extent the damage had occurred. ... Read More
Urinary System : Pathological Terminology and Associated Conditions
Pathological Terminology of Kidneys: Renal cell carcinoma This 8-centimeter carcinoma of the lower pole of the kidney shows extension beyond the cortical surface, but it ... Read More
Urinary System : Meanings of Some Commonly Used Terms
Vocabulary of Urinary System: We come across some terms in Urinary System, we need to know the meaning of those terms for better understanding of ... Read More
Urinalysis : Tests to detect Pathological Conditions of Urinary System
What is meant by Urinalysis? Urinalysis is an examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements which may indicate various pathological conditions. White ... Read More
Significance of Sensory Receptors, Afferent and Efferent Pathways in Respiration
Diagram of contraction of smooth muscle fiber Significance of the Sensory Receptors and Afferent Pathways Slowly adapting stretch receptors control respiration via the respiratory centre. ... Read More
Sun Burns : Causes and its Treatment
Sunburned What are Sun Burns and how are they Caused? Sunburns are burns caused to skin due to overexposure to the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. ... Read More