Biotransformation, sometimes referred to as metabolism, is the structural modification of a chemical by enzymes in the body. Chemicals are biotransformed in several organs, including the liver, kidneys, lungs, skin, intestines, and placenta, with the liver being the most important. What causes biotransformation? Biotransformation refers to the process by whichRead More →
Sol–gel method Definition: The process of the settling of (nm sized) particles from a colloidal suspension onto a pre-existing surface, resulting in ceramic materials. What is the use of sol gel technique? Sol gel technology can be used to prepare fibers, microspheres, thin films, fine powders and monoliths. Applications forRead More →
The crisis and ongoing conflict in Sudan’s Western Darfur Region have developed from several separate events. The first was a civil war that occurred between the Khartoum national governments and two rebel groups in Darfur: the Justice and Equality Movement and the Sudan Liberation Army. What are the main causesRead More →
The cervical plexus lies on the ventral surface of the medial scalene and levator scapulae muscles. It is formed by ventral rami of the cervical nerves C1 through C4. Each ramus at the C2, C3, and C4 levels divides into two branches, superior and inferior. What is the function ofRead More →
The ribosome has a small and a large subunit and is a complex molecule composed of several ribosomal RNA molecules and a number of proteins. Translation of an mRNA molecule by the ribosome occurs in three stages: initiation, elongation, and termination. What is involved in translation? Translation is catalyzed byRead More →
10 Most Legendary Cars Built By Carroll Shelby 11 1998 Shelby Series 1. 10 1969 Ford GT40. 9 1985 Shelby Charger. 8 1968 Shelby EXP 500 “Green Hornet” 7 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake. 6 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350R. 5 1989 Shelby Dakota. 4 1965 Shelby Cobra 289. How manyRead More →
As previously discussed, antidiuretic hormone or ADH (also called vasopressin), as the name suggests, helps the body conserve water when body fluid volume, especially that of blood, is low. It is formed by the hypothalamus and is stored and released from the posterior pituitary. What is regulated by the hypothalamus?Read More →
A chloroplast is an organelle within the cells of plants and certain algae that is the site of photosynthesis, which is the process by which energy from the Sun is converted into chemical energy for growth. What organelle is responsible for respiration? Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The “powerhouses” of the cell,Read More →
The vestibular system is the sensory apparatus of the inner ear that helps the body maintain its postural equilibrium. What membrane is involved in static equilibrium? The utricle and saccule are the receptors for static equilibrium. Saccule is smaller within the two membranous sacs. It contains a specialized mechanoreceptor andRead More →
The French and Indian War was the North American conflict in a larger imperial war between Great Britain and France known as the Seven Years’ War. The French and Indian War began in 1754 and ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763. What are the 4 names for theRead More →