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What is Oxytocin?
Oxytocin is a peptide hormone, released during childbirth and lactation. In females, it is mainly involved in stimulating the growth of prostaglandins, increasing the contractions of the muscles of the uterus, reducing the excess blood flow post-childbirth, promotes milk movement into the mammary glands. In males, It helps in the production of testosterone and aids […]
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Respiratory System Disorders
Respiratory system disorders or respiratory diseases are the medical terms used to study the various types of infections, allergies, and other diseases related to the different organs, tissues, and specialized cells of the human respiratory system. The respiratory system mainly consists of the upper respiratory tract, alveoli, bronchi, bronchioles, trachea, pleura, and pleural cavity. The […]
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Structure of Tongue
The tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth covered with a moist, pink tissue called the mucosa. It is involved in licking, tasting, breathing, swallowing, and speaking. The papillae present on the organ give it a rough texture. It is covered by several taste buds. There are several nerves in the tongue that help […]
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Human Respiratory System
Human Respiratory System is a network of organs and tissues that helps us breathe. The primary function of this system is to introduce oxygen into the body and expel carbon dioxide from the body. Diagram of Human Respiratory System Respiratory System Parts Let us have a detailed look at the different parts of the respiratory […]
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What is Mitosis?
Mitosis is the process of cell division in which one cell divides to produce two new cells that are genetically identical to itself. In the context of the cell cycle, It is the part of the division process in which the DNA of the cell’s nucleus is split into two equal sets of chromosomes. It […]
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What is Marasmus?
Marasmus is a form of severe malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency. In children, it occurs at ages between 0 – 1 year, whereas kwashiorkor occurrence increases after 18 months. In that case, their body weight gets reduced to less than 62% of the average body weight for their age. It is also can occur in […]
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What are Prions?
Prions are the infectious agents responsible for several neurodegenerative diseases in mammals. This happens due to the abnormal folding of the proteins in the brain. It refers to the hypothesis that the infectious agents causing the diseases contain only proteins. It explained why infectious agents are resistant to ultraviolet radiation. They can break down the […]
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What are Insectivorous Plants?
Insectivorous plants are the plant that derives their nutrition by feeding on insects and other organisms. Insectivorous means insect-eating, these plants derive most of their nutrition from the insects, that they trap and consume. These plants grow in humid areas, where plenty of sunlight and moisture are found. They are found in nitrogen-deficient soil. That […]
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What is Hypothalamus?
The hypothalamus is a tiny gland located towards the base of the brain and lies above the pituitary gland. It is a small organ located in the brain that controls secretions from the pituitary gland which sends hormones to different organs. The hypothalamus is part of the forebrain and is at the base of the thalamus […]
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What is Protein Energy Malnutrition?
Protein-energy malnutrition or PEM is the condition of lack of energy due to the deficiency of all the macronutrients and many micronutrients. It can occur suddenly or gradually. In developing countries, it affects children who are not provided with calories and proteins. In developed countries, it affects the older generation. Classification Of Protein Energy Malnutrition […]