Major functions of Hormones
Hormones Function 1. Estrogens Female sexual characteristics, menstrual cycle 2. Progestins Involved in menstrual cycle and maintenance of pregnancy. 3. Androgens Male sexual... Read more
Author: Binod G C, Ph.D.
Phylum Coelenterata : General Characteristics and Classification
Coelenterata Gr., koilos : Hollow; enteron : intestine General characters Metazoa with tissue grade of organization Aquatic : mostly marines few are freshwater forms, e.g.... Read more
Dilution Tests for Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing (Broth dilution, Agar dilution and E-Test)
Performed to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of an antimicrobial agent. MIC is defined as the lowest concentration of an antimicrobial agent that inhibits... Read more
Phylum PORIFERA : General Characteristics and Classification
Porifera (L., porus = pore; forre = to bear) Also called: Republic of Cells General Characteristics Sponges are sessile, sedentary and marine except for Family... Read more
Phylum Protozoa : General Characteristics and Classification
Protozoa (Gr., protos = first; zoon = animal) General Characteristics Microscopic and acellular animals Solitary or colonial Body naked or covered by pellicle and provided... Read more
An Introduction to Hazards Analysis Critical Control Point – Terminologies, Types of Hazards, and Principles
Learn the basics of HACCP - Hazards Analysis Critical Control Point. Understand its terminologies, types of hazards, and principles. Read more
NERVE IMPULSE CONDUCTION
A nerve impulse is the electric signals that pass along the dendrites to generate a nerve impulse or an action potential that occur in a neuron... Read more
ENDOCRINE GLANDS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
Endocrine glands: Secrete chemicals called hormones (to excite) into the blood (have no ducts) which is transported to the site of action. Generally control long... Read more
Tuberculosis : Specimen Collection for Laboratory Diagnosis
Specimen Collection Pulmonary tuberculosis: threat to both patients and others so sample should be collected and handled in a safe manner. Successful identification of pathogens... Read more
Vitamin A (Retinol); Function, Transport, Metabolism, Deficiency, Toxicity, Sources
VITAMIN A Retinol Biologically active forms – retinoids: retinol, retinal, retinoic acid. Major vit. A precursor (provitamins) → plants carotenoids. The foodstuff of animals origin... Read more