Location of the Adrenal Glands: Adrenal glands are triangular glands that are located on the top of both kidneys. They rest like skull caps on the kidneys, secreting different hormones and have different functions. Parts and Functions of the Adrenal Gland and their Hormones 1. Adrenal Medulla The central internal portion of the adrenal gland […]
Continue reading …Infertile couples who undergo assisted reproductive technologies like IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) or ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection) should be alerted about the possible enhanced risks of birth defects in the children born out of the procedures than by natural conception. About 2.5% in the general population are born with birth defects and this is […]
Continue reading …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 functions of all other endocrine glands by secreting hormones. Lobes of Pituitary Gland and their Location: Pituitary gland has 2 lobes. The lobe which is present towards the front of […]
Continue reading …It is a known fact that for producing a new offspring male and the female germ cells (sperms and oocytes) are required. The nucleus of the sperm and the oocyte fuse and fertilization takes place. The fertilized egg divides further and the embryo forms and ultimately it grows and a new living being is produced. […]
Continue reading …Posted under Category : Health Fundas Parts and Functions of Lymphatic System Lymphatic system forms a network throughout our body and consists of lymph which is a fluid connective tissue. Lymphatic system contains lymph vessels and lymph capillaries. Lymph: Lymph is a whitish fluid derived from the blood plasma. Blood plasma circulates through the body, […]
Continue reading …Posted under Category : Health Fundas Female Reproductive System Parts of the Female Reproductive System: Female Reproductive System consists of a Pair of Ovaries Fallopian Tube Uterus Female reproductive system consists of a pair of ovaries which are located just below the kidneys in the abdominal cavity. Anatomy of Ovaries: Each ovary have several sac […]
Continue reading …Posted under Category : Health Fundas Male Reproductive System: Parts of the Male Reproductive System: The male reproductive system consists of A pair of testes Accessory glands and A system of ducts The male reproductive organs are the testes that produce spermatozoa or sperms. Testes secrete male sex hormone named as testosterone. What are sperms? […]
Continue reading …Posted under Category : Health Fundas What is Excretory System? Excretory system is a passive biological system that helps in removing the excess and unwanted materials from the body in an organism. The basic function of the excretory system is to maintain the homeostasis and to prevent damage to the body of the organism. Excretory […]
Continue reading …Regulation of Respiration Respiration is regulated by the rhythmic discharges from the respiratory centre in the medulla. The discharges are modulated by input from pontine and higher central nervous system (CNS) centers and vagal afferents from the lungs. Various chemical factors affect the respiratory centre, including the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood by […]
Continue reading …Posted under Category : Health Fundas Related Links: Human Body & Organ Systems Basics : Excretory System : Parts and Functions : Human Circulatory System : Parts and Functions : Digestive System : Parts and Digestive Glands : Human Respiratory System : Parts and Functions : Muscular System : Parts, Types and Functions : Female Reproductive System […]
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