Tag: organ systems
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
Digestive Glands : Functions of Digestive Enzymes
Action of the major digestive hormones. Digestive Glands: There are about 40 million gland cells, present in the lining of the interior stomach walls, which ... Read More
Testicular Biopsy – Indications, How is it Done? Results
B0007661 Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) Testicular biopsy is a diagnostic surgical procedure done in azoospermic male individuals to find out whether there is sperm production ... Read More
Assisted Hatching Procedure in IVF
Arteries of the female reproductive tract (posterior view): uterine artery, ovarian artery and vaginal arteries. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) ‘Assisted Hatching’ is highly scientific and delicate ... Read More
Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI) – What is it? To whom it is done?
Artificial insemination What is Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI)? Intra uterine insemination or Artificial Insemination is the first line of treatment choice to treat the infertile couples. ... Read More
Thyroid Gland : Location and Functions
Location of the Thyroid Gland: The thyroid gland is present around the front and either side of the trachea (wind pipe), at the base of ... Read More
Urinary or Excretory System : Components, Functions and Disorders
Urinary Diseases and Disorders: Urinary diseases include mainly the diseases of the kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra. Anatomy of Kidney Components of the urinary ... Read More
Adrenal Glands : Location, Structure and Functions
Adrenal Glands on Kidney Location of the Adrenal Glands: Adrenal glands are triangular glands that are located on the top of both kidneys. They rest ... Read More
Assisted Reproductive Technology babies have more risk in birth defects
In Vitro Fertilization Infertile couples who undergo assisted reproductive technologies like IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) or ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection) should be alerted about ... Read More
Importance of the Pituitary Gland – The Master Gland
What is Pituitary Gland? Where is it Present? What are its functions? The Pituitary gland is called as the master gland as it regulates the ... Read More