A neuron is a specialized cell that receives, processes and transmits information throughout the body by utilizing electrical and chemical signals. They receive sensory stimulus from environment, process it and send motor commands to muscles. Neuron is the structural and…
The cerebellum of brain is located in the posterior cranial fossa behind pons and medulla oblongata. It is the largest part of hindbrain. A tent shaped fold of duramater called tentorium cerebelli forms roof of cerebellum. Cerebellum consists of a…
The ventricles of brain are interconnected cavities within brain containing cerebrospinal fluid. There are four ventricles in brain : The lateral ventricles communicate with the third ventricle through interventricular foramina of Monro. The third ventricle communicates with fourth ventricle through…
Genes and alleles form the basis of heredity. A gene is the sequence of nucleotide on DNA which makes protein. An allele is is the variant form of a specific gene that regulates a trait. For example, for a gene…
A chromosome is a structure made by condensation of DNA found in nucleus of a cell that carries genetic material of an organism. The DNA of a eukaryotic organism gets highly condensed within the nucleus of cell to form chromosome.…
Iron is a trace element which is required for a number of vital functions in the body. Iron absorption occurs in the small intestine. Iron from plant based diet is in the ferric form ( Fe3+) called non – heme…
The brain which incorporates about 86 million neurons is an important component of our nervous system. The nervous system controls, coordinates and regulates all voluntary and involuntary functions of body by making use of electrical and chemical signals after sensing…
DEFINITION OF ANEMIA Anemia is a disease in which there is reduction in the number of red blood cells less than 4 million/microliter or decrease in the amount of hemoglobin less than 12gm/dL or both. The deficiency of hemoglobin results…
Whether the universe is expanding or is static was not known before the twentieth century. The belief in a static universe was strong till that time. According to the most widely accepted theory for the origin of our universe, the…
Growing population, increasing energy demands and depleting energy resources along with emission of pollutants associated with conventional energy sources have necessitated search for a novel healthier and reusable energy resource that can meet increasing energy requirements as well as conserve…
It is the presence of cell that differentiates the living from non-living. Cell is thus rightly known as the basic unit of life. DEFINITION OF CELL – Cell is the fundamental structural, functional and biological unit of all living organisms.…
One of the greatest scientific accomplishment of the 20th century has been the discovery of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) – the polymeric molecule which encodes the genetic data across its length. It forms the chemical basis of heredity capable of organizing…
WHAT IS GREENHOUSE EFFECT Greenhouse effect is a natural process by which the Earth’s atmosphere retains some of the heat of Sun, thereby maintaining adequate warmth for survival of life. The Sun sends electromagnetic radiation to Earth from an enormous…
Did you know that plants can make their own food? Yes – plants and even algae, cyanobacteria, kelp and phytoplankton can do so by a process called photosynthesis. Photo – light (Greek); Synthesis – putting together (Greek). This takes place…
The eight planets, moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets all centered around the sun make up the “solar system”. It was formed 4.5 billion years ago. Located in the Milky Way’s Orion star cluster, the solar system derives its name from…
