Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The Endocrine System
The endocrine system is an integration system influencing the metabolic activities of cells. It functions through hormones – chemical messengers synthesized by endocrine glands namely – hypothalamus, pineal, pituitary, parathyroid, thyroid, gonads, and adrenals. Hormones – They are the chemical substances produced by the endocrine glands that control the metabolic functions of other cells. Mechanisms of Hormone Action…
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What is Physiology?
Physiology is the study of the characteristics and mechanisms of the human body. Cells are the basic unit of life and approximately 100 trillion cells make up the typical human, each specially adapted to perform one or a few particular functions. Nearly 25 trillion red blood cells function by transporting oxygen from the lungs to…
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Branches of Microbiology
There are various different branches of microbiology and these include the following: 1. Bacteriology- The study of bacteria 2. Mycology –The study of fungi 3. Phycology- The study of photosynthetic eukaryotes. (Algae- Seaweed) 4. Protozoology – The study of protozoa (Single-celled eukaryotes) 5. Virology- The study of viruses, non-cellular particles which parasitize cells. 6. Parasitology- The study of parasites which…
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Useful Microorganisms
As decomposers, bacteria and fungi play an important role in an ecosystem. They break down dead or waste organic matter and release inorganic molecules. Green plants take these nutrients which are in turn consumed by animals, and the products of these plants and animals are again broken down by decomposers. Yeast is a single-celled fungus…
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Harmful Microorganisms
Disease and decay are neither inherent properties of organic objects, nor are caused by physical damage, it is microorganisms that bring about these changes. We are surrounded by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Many microorganisms cause diseases in cattle, crops and others are known for entering human bodies and causing various diseases. Examples of familiar human diseases…
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Introduction to Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of a variety of living organisms which are invisible to the naked eye like bacteria and fungi and many other microscopic organisms. Although tiny in size these organisms form the basis for all life on earth. These microbes are also known to produce the soil in which plants grow and fix…
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Applications of Immunology
Immunology is widely used in numerous disciplines, including medicine, in the fields of organ transplantation, bacteriology, oncology, virology, parasitology, rheumatic diseases, psychiatric disorders, and dermatology. The Immunology of transplantation mainly deals with the process of transplantation from a donor to the recipient, so that the recipient’s body does not reject the organ.
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Immunology Techniques
This is an experimental method used for studying the structure and functions of the immune system. There are different techniques, which includes:
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Symptoms of Immune Dysfunction
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Immunology and Diseases
Immunological diseases are caused by defects in immune system. The immune system may be hyperactivated to release antibodies and other chemicals. This results in allergy and anaphylaxis. Sometimes the immune system fails to differentiate self cells from no-self cells, resulting in autoimmune diseases. In this situation, the immune system is challenged and evoke responses that damage…
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