Osteoclasts are a type of cell involved in the process of destroying bone tissue. Osteoclasts are multinucleate cells that originate from white blood cell precursors called monocytes. Here is some important information regarding…
Read moreCytolysis refers to the process of releasing or breaking down cells. It can occur naturally in various biological contexts, especially in the context of bacterial cell lysis by phagocytes or lysis enzymes. Cytolysis…
Read moreThe kidney is a vital organ in the human body that plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis by regulating water and electrolyte balance, removing waste products, and producing hormones. The basic functional…
Read moreDominant traits refer to traits or characteristics that will appear or stand out in an organism if these traits are inherited from both parents. In inheritance, there are two types of traits, namely…
Read moreProtozoa is a group of unicellular organisms in the kingdom Protista. They are microorganisms that live in various environments such as fresh water, sea water, soil, and the bodies of other organisms. What’s…
Read morePorifera is one of the animal phyla in the animal kingdom. Animals in the phylum Porifera are known as sponges. Sponges are animals that do not have well-organized tissues, organs, or organ systems…
Read moreThe anus is part of the human digestive system which is located at the end of the rectum. This is a small hole that functions as a channel for unneeded waste or waste…
Read moreSynapsis is the process of communication between two nerve cells or between a nerve cell and an effector cell (e.g., muscle or gland) in the nervous system. Synapses allow the transmission of signals or electrical impulses from one nerve cell to another nerve cell or to effector cells, enabling coordination and regulation of activities in the nervous system. Some important points about synapses are:
Read moreThe plasma membrane, also known as the cell membrane, is a thin layer that lines cells and separates the contents of the cell from the external environment. The plasma membrane consists of specially organized lipids, proteins and carbohydrates. Following are some important things about the plasma membrane:
Read moreEubacteria are one of the two main groups of bacteria found in nature. This is the most common and widespread group of bacteria. Here are some important points about Eubacteria:
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