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
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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
Neisseria gonorrohoeae : General Overview,Sample Collection, Detection, Lab Diagnosis, Pathogenesis and Complications
Neisseria gonorrhoeae Etiology of Gonorrhea Greek (gonos – seed and rhoia- flow) First described in urethral discharge by Neisser in 1879 Cultured by Bumm in... Read more
Physiology of Urine Formation
Mammals excrete their nitrogenous waste products in the form of urea and hence they are called ureotelic organisms. The urea is produced in liver and... Read more