The lungs are paired spongy organs in the thoracic cavity, each divided into lobesthree on the right, two on the leftto accommodate the heart's position. The right lung is shorter…
IgG antibodies consist of four polypeptide chains: two identical heavy chains and two identical light chains linked by disulfide bonds into a Y-shaped molecule. The heavy chains determine the classgamma…
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, including nodules like Peyers patches in ileum, tonsils, and appendix, forms diffuse surveillance networks beneath epithelial surfaces rich in antigens, with M cells sampling lumen contents for…
The embryonic disc with amniotic cavity and yolk sac represents the early post-implantation stage, where the bilaminar disc of epiblast and hypoblast forms, then gastrulation creates a trilaminar disc with…
A comparison of the cardiac cycle and heart sounds visually links mechanical events in the heart to what is heard through a stethoscope. The diagram aligns phases such as atrial…
The heart's internal anatomy features four chambers with septa dividing left and right, atria receiving blood via smooth posterior walls and pectinate anterior plus auricles, ventricles with trabeculae carneae and…
The most common staging system for colorectal cancer is the TNM system. For colorectal cancer there are 5 stages – stage 0 followed by stages 1 to 4. Often the…
During the early stages of colon cancer, there are often no signs or symptoms. At later stages, symptoms tend to vary based on tumor size and location in your large…
The most common staging system for colorectal cancer is the TNM system. For colorectal cancer there are 5 stages – stage 0 followed by stages 1 to 4. Often the…
Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. Sometimes it is called colon cancer, for short. As the drawing shows, the colon is the large intestine or…
Cancer develops when cells in the body multiply out of control. Blood contains three kinds of cells: red cells, white cells, and platelets. Any of these kinds of cells can…
The skeletal structure of the foot is similar to that of the hand but, because the foot bears more weight, it is stronger but less movable. The bones of the…
Blood pressure chart: What your reading means. By Mayo Clinic Staff. This blood pressure chart can help you figure out if your blood pressure is at a healthy level or…
What is a Circulatory System Diagram. Systemic Circulation: After receiving oxygenated blood from the lungs the arteries of the systemic circulation system take the oxygenated blood from the heart to…
Muscle and anatomy are two words that are often heard when you are studying science. The human body consists of many muscles. If someone wants a healthy and good life,…
Asthma_0312 Slideshow During an asthma attack, muscles around the airways tighten, and the airway linings swell. Excess mucus secretion is produced in the airways that can block the air tubes…
Treatment options for a torn ankle ligament. The first response of any ligament sprain is to apply first aid immediately after the injury. This should involve Rest, Ice, Compression and…
The Anatomy of Human Eye The most complex sensory organs of the human body are the eyes. Every part of the human body is responsible for a specific action, from…
A brief description of the human ear along with a well-labelled diagram is given below for reference. Pinna/auricle is the outermost section of the ear. The external auditory canal links…
A brief description of the human ear along with a well-labelled diagram is given below for reference. Pinna/auricle is the outermost section of the ear. The external auditory canal links…
Diabetes Nutrition Guidelines 1 Nutrition Therapy for Diabetics. Under ideal circumstances, every diabetic patient should be seen by a registered dietician when they receive the diagnosis of diabetes. 2 Diabetes…
The Diabetes Food Guide Pyramid is a tool that shows how much you should eat each day from each food group for a healthy diet. The Diabetes Food Guide Pyramid…
The idea behind a good diabetes diet is to help you to avoid common diabetes symptoms such as: Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). The key to following this healthy diabetes diet…
65 Easy Diabetic Dinner Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes. 1 Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini Noodles. I love quick and bright meals like this one-skillet wonder. The way it tastes, you'd…