Tag: organ systems
Types of Muscles of the Muscular System and Vocabulary
There are three types of the muscles in the body. They are Types of muscle (shown at different magnifications) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Straighted Muscles Smooth ... Read More
Parathyroid Glands : Location, Secreted Hormones and Functions
What are Parathyroid Glands? Parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands which are four in number present near the neck region. They are about the size ... Read More
Bones (Parts) of Axial Skeletal System
Axial Skeletal System Definition Axial Skeleton (Skeletal System) consists of Skull Sternum Ribs Vertebral Column English: This is a corrected version of an image file ... Read More
Skeletal System : Parts, Functions, Structure, Types and Divisions
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Endocrine Glands : Role, Types and their Functions
What is a gland and its Functions? Types of Glands A gland is an organ (or even a cell) in our body which secretes some ... Read More
Respiratory Volumes Types and Definitions
The contraction of the diaphragm and the inter coastal muscles produces expansion of the chest cavity, so air enters into the lungs during inspiration. A ... Read More
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
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