The Structure and Functions of the Mammalian Kidney
Excretion is the removal from the body of the toxic waste products of metabolism. The term is generally taken to mean nitrogenous waste such as…
Medicine
How Urine is Formed in the Kidney Tubules
After the glomerular filtrate has been formed it flows along the tubules, and eventually emerges from a collecting duct as urine. It has been found…
The Role of the Kidney in Osmoregulation
This brief account of the kidney illustrates its two principal function, excretion and osmoregulation. In that it totally removes urea from the blood, it is…
A Complete Description of the Structure of the Liver
The structure of the liver is directly related to these functions. It is the largest organ in the body, weighing about 1.5 kg, 3-4 per…
13 Important Functions of the Mammalian Liver
It has been estimated that the mammalian liver performs over 500 functions. For our purposes these can be conveniently reduced to thirteen: Here are the…
The Role of Homeostasis in the Control of Blood Sugar
Homeostasis is the sequence of biological actions and responses facilitated by hormones that leads o the maintenance of a stable and regulated internal environment in…
Detailed Description of How DNA Controls Protein Synthesis
The control of protein synthesis by DNA has become a very remarkable scientific discovery that has changed the way we look at genetics and cellular…
11 Important Cosmetic and Medical Benefits of Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil is regarded as nature’s hidden treasure largely because very few people are aware of its immense cosmetic and medical benefits. Coconut oil is…
Functional Roles of Neurones, Nerves and Myelinated Fibres
The cells which constitute neurones, nerves and the myelinated fibres and indeed the nervous tissue always show branching protoplasmic processes, some of which may be…
Functional Roles of Hyaline and Elastic Cartilage in Animals
Hyaline Cartilage The matrix of the hyaline cartilage consists of a translucent material called chodrin, which is mainly…