The following points highlight the three processes of formation of urine in human body. The processes are: 1. Glomerular Filtration 2. Tubular Reabsorption 3. Tubular Secretion. Process # 1. Glomerular Filtration (= ultrafiltration, Fig. 19.14): On an average 1100-1200 ml of blood is filtered by the kidneys per minute. The glomerular capillaries are narrower than the afferent renal arterioles. Therefore, [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Blood and Lymph of Human Body. Difference # Blood: 1. It consists of plasma, erythrocytes, leucocytes and platelets. 2. It is red in colour due to the presence of haemoglobin in erythrocytes. 3. Its plasma has more proteins, calcium and phosphorus. 4. Glucose concentration is less in blood. 5. Amount [...]
The following points highlight the three major diseases of gastrointestinal tract:- 1. Diseases of the Mouth 2. Diseases of the Oesophagus 3. Peptic Ulcer. Gastrointestinal Tract: Disease # 1. Diseases of the Mouth: Lesions primarily nutritional in origin are angular stomatitis, cancrumoris, nutritional parotitis and nutritional glossitis. Glossitis is often a presenting feature in pellagra, the sprue syndrome, pernicious anemia [...]