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Salivary Glands – Definition, Types, Location, Size, Ducts, Diagram, Characteristics, Secretion, Structure and Function

May 30, 2023June 2, 2023 - by Jaishree Gorane - Leave a Comment

Salivary glands are exocrine glands responsible for saliva secretion. They have acinar cells for saliva synthesis and ductal cells for transport. Myoepithelial cells aid saliva movement. Major glands include parotid (largest), submandibular, and sublingual (smallest). Ducts are Stensen’s (parotid), Wharton’s (submandibular), and multiple (sublingual). Saliva lubricates, digests, and protects. Understanding their structure and function is vital.

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Gastric Glands – Location , Structure, Types, Secretion and Functions

May 29, 2023May 29, 2023 - by Jaishree Gorane - 1 Comment

Gastric glands, present in the stomach lining, play an important role in digestion. Structurally, they are made up of different cell types, including parietal, chief, and mucous cells. These glands secrete gastric juice, which consists of hydrochloric acid, pepsinogen and mucus. The secretions help break down food, sterilisation of ingested pathogens and absorb essential nutrients, thus fulfilling important functions in the digestive process

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Peristalsis- The Rhythmic Journey Through Your Body

May 18, 2023May 20, 2023 - by Jaishree Gorane - 2 Comments.

Peristalsis is a vital biological process that facilitates the movement of food through the digestive system. It involves rhythmic contractions of smooth muscles, creating a wave-like motion known as peristaltic waves. These waves propel food through the digestive tract and ensure efficient digestion and absorption of nutrients. Peristaltic movements are coordinated by the enteric nervous system and provide the motility necessary for proper gastrointestinal function.

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Emulsification of Fats

May 15, 2023May 30, 2023 - by Jaishree Gorane - 3 Comments.

Emulsification of fats is an important process in digestion in which large globules of fat are broken down into smaller droplets. This process is carried out by bile, a substance produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile emulsifies fats by acting as a detergent, breaking down the fat into smaller droplets that can be easily digested and absorbed by the body. Without this process, the digestion and absorption of fats would be much less efficient.

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Endocytosis and Exocytosis – Differences , Similarities ,Roles, Steps , Types

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 - by Jaishree Gorane - Leave a Comment

Endocytosis and Exocytosis are cellular processes used to move molecules in and out of cells, respectively. Endocytosis involves the formation of a vesicle to engulf and transport molecules into the cell, while exocytosis involves the fusion of a vesicle with the plasma membrane to release molecules out of the cell. These processes play important roles in nutrient uptake, waste elimination, cell communication etc.

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Endocytosis -Definition, Mechanism, Types, Examples

April 20, 2023April 26, 2023 - by Jaishree Gorane - 5 Comments.

Endocytosis is a cellular process by which cells absorb molecules and particles from the external environment by engulfing them within a vesicle. There are three main types of endocytosis – phagocytosis, pinocytosis, and receptor-mediated endocytosis. Endocytosis plays a crucial role in nutrient uptake, immune defence and cellular signalling. Examples of endocytosis include the uptake of bacteria by immune cells and the absorption of nutrients by intestinal cells.

Human Circulatory System

April 7, 2023April 8, 2023 - by Jaishree Gorane - 5 Comments.

The human circulatory system is responsible for delivering oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells and tissues throughout the body. It consists of the heart, blood vessels and blood. The heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body through arteries and the deoxygenated blood returns to the heart through veins. The circulatory system also helps remove waste products from cells and helps regulate body temperature.

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Ascent of Sap

April 5, 2023May 3, 2023 - by Jaishree Gorane - 1 Comment

The Ascent of Sap is the movement of water through the Xylem vessels from the roots to the leaves. It is essential for various processes such as photosynthesis, transpiration and respiration. The cohesion-tension theory is widely accepted to explain the mechanism of the Ascent of Sap, where water moves up through the Xylem vessels due to a combination of transpiration and cohesive forces. Factors such as temperature, humidity, and wind affects Ascent of Sap

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Blood Coagulation (Blood Clotting)

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 - by Jaishree Gorane - Leave a Comment

Blood coagulation or blood clotting is a complex process that prevents excessive bleeding after an injury. It involves platelets, clotting factors, fibrin, and endothelial cells and occurs in a series of steps including vasoconstriction, platelet activation, the coagulation cascade, clot retraction and fibrinolysis. There are many clotting factors involved in coagulation. Disruptions to any of them can lead to bleeding disorders or unwanted blood clots.

Phloem – Definition, Structure, Function, Types and How does Phloem tissue work

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 - by Jaishree Gorane - 4 Comments.

Phloem tissue is a type of vascular tissue in plants that transports sugars, amino acids, hormones and other organic compounds from the leaves to the rest of the plant. The tissue is made up of several different types of cells like sieve tube elements, companion cells, phloem parenchyma and phloem fibers. Phloem tissue plays a critical role in plant growth and development by facilitating the transport of hormones, defending against pathogens, transmitting signals and storing nutrients. There are two types of phloem tissue- primary phloem and secondary phloem.