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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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5 Types of Connective Tissues in Animals and their Functional Roles
All connective tissues have two common characteristics; they are all developed from embryonic mesoderm, and have a large amount of intercellular substance. The types of […]
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How to Measure PCV Using Microhaematocrit Centrifuge
Most young medical laboratory analysts and students often grapple with the issue of how to measure PCV(Packed Cell Volume) of a blood sample. A microhaematocrit […]
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3 Important Photometric Techniques for Measuring Haemoglobin
Before the introduction of novel laboratory test procedures, haemoglobin was measured photometrically or estimated using a visual comparative technique. Haemoglobin values are expressed in grams […]
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How to Avoid Haemolysis of Blood Samples
Avoiding haemloysis of blood samples is germane in every medical laboratory work so as to achieve accurate analysis of test samples and to give a […]
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How to Detect Pneumocystis Carinii using Toluidine blue-0
The modified technique for the detection of Pneumocystis carinii of Gosey and his colleagues is highly recommended. This uses a glacial acid-sulphuric acid reagent to […]
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How to Detect Pneumocystis Carinii on Alveolar Exudates
Pneumocystis carinii is an opportunistic fungal pathogen, causing life-threatening pneumonia in immuno-compromised patients, particularly in AIDS patients. Infection probably occurs by inhaling the organism in […]
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