Position :- The pharynx is the part of the throat that is behind the mouth and nasal cavity and above the esophagus and the trachea, or the tubes going down to the stomach and the lungs. The pharynx is an organ found in vertebrates and invertebr... Read more
INTRODUCTION: The liver is a vital organ, plays a major role in metabolism with numerous functions in the human body, including regulation of glycogen storage, decomposition of red blood cells, plasma protein synthesis, hormone production, and d... Read more
The larynx commonly called the voice box. IT is an organ in the neck of amphibians, reptiles and mammals involved in breathing, sound production, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration. It changes pitch and volume. The larynx houses... Read more
Introduction: – Morphea, also known as “localized scleroderma”, or “circumscribed scleroderma”, involves isolated patches of hardened skin with no internal organ involvement. Signs and symptoms:- Frontal linear scle... Read more
DEFINITION- Nephritic Syndrome is a primary glomerular disease charactrised by, protenuria hypoalbumineia, oedema, & hyperlipidemia. ETIOLOGY- 1 Primary glomerular disease – Glomerulo Nephritis 2 Multisystem Diseases – Diabetes Mellitus 3 Dr... Read more
INTRODUCTION: The kidneys are bean-shaped organs that serve several essential regulatory roles in vertebrates. Their main function is to regulate the balance of electrolytes in the blood, along with maintaining pH homeostasis. Located at the rea... Read more
INTRODUCTION: – Diverticulitis is a common digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall. This process is known as diverticulosis, and typically occurs within the large intestine, or colon, a... Read more
DEFINITION Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and ov... Read more
INTRODUCTION A mental health assessment is an overall picture of how well you feel emotionally and how well you are able to think, reason, and remember (cognitive functioning). A mental health assessment may be done by primary care doctor or by... Read more
MEANING The word crisis means both the danger and opportunity. Crisis is a danger because it threatens to overwhelm the individual or his family, and it may result in suicide or a psychotic break .It is also an opportunity because during times o... Read more