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Introduction Nervous System is nothing but a systematic collection of cells which is designed for the transmission of electrochemical inputs. Here, the organisms adjust their movements and orientations, and they react to the change in the external environment. It is seen that the human nervous system is classified into two main parts. They are Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System. Information regarding Nervous System Figure 1: Human Nervous System The networks show the reactions in this region and it is the network of neurons and synapses. They help in the transmission of information from the brain and spinal ... Read More

Introduction The nerves of a species are known as a system that carries electrochemical properties. These properties help an animal including human beings to sense something using their five sense organs. This system is formed by the conjunction of nerve fibres consisting of neurons. They are connected to every part of a body by connective tissues. It originates from the brain stem that expands into all the parts of a body through the spinal cord present inside the vertebral column. What are Nerves? The nerves are a constituent of several neurons joining together to operate as a system that ... Read More

Introduction Nephron is retrieved from the Greek word “nephros”, which signifies the kidney. A tiny network in the blood vessels known as glomerulus, is the consisting part of the nephron in the human body. It's reliable to conduct the malfunctions of the kidneys. From different organs which are renal corpuscles and renal tubules, nephrons get formed inside the body, especially in the kidney. There are around millions of nephrons available in the human kidney. What is Nephron? Nephron is an essential unit of the kidney which conducts the fundamentals and different malfunctions based on the structure of the human ... Read More

Introduction Nephritis is a disease which occurs in the kidney and results in failure to filter out the waste from the blood. An excessive amount of water gets filtered out from the human body due to the proper function of the kidney. Due to the failure in kidney function, an excessive amount of blood gets stuck in the body, and it causes inflammation. This ultimately leads to Nephritis. Unfortunately, it finally leads to kidney failure. What is Nephritis? Nephritis is one of the most common diseases caused in the human body due to acute kidney injury. The inflammation caused in ... Read More

Introduction Nematodes are considered a group of worms, and they occur naturally. The worms are hard to detect visually. They can also be called common soil pests as they affect plants. They live in the soil at low levels and can enter the farm through infected transplants. They are the parasites of plants and animals and can also attack insects. What is Nematoda? Nematodes are commonly known as roundworms, and they are unsegmented vermiform pests. They are called parasites of insects, animals, and plants. They can enter the farm through infected plants and cause severe damage to the plants. ... Read More

Introduction The neem plant is evergreen and is an inhabitant of tropical regions. The neem plant is very beneficial to mankind as it has various uses and no other plant has such diverse uses as it does. According to some studies neem plants can be used for controlling pests, may help in the reduction of erosion, can prove helpful in birth control, can be an economical source of medicine, may reduce the rate of deforestation, and prove helpful in combating global warming. Image 1: Fresh green neem leaves or azadirachta indica leaves, and neem twigs Importance of Neem Almost ... Read More

Introduction Depending on where the adult flukes are found, the parasitic disease schistosomiasis can either be intestinal or urogenital in nature. Millions of people in numerous nations in Africa and the Middle East are afflicted by schistosomiasis (Schistosoma haematobium), more specifically known as urogenital schistosomiasis. Numerous urogenital problems, including dysuria, hematuria, urinary blockage, spontaneous abortion, and bladder cancer, are caused by it. This activity discusses schistosomiasis (Schistosoma haematobium) evaluation and management as well as the role of the healthcare team in diagnosing and treating individuals with this ailment. Children who contract the infection repeatedly may experience anemia, malnutrition, and academic ... Read More

Introduction The order Sarcoptiformes, class Arachnida, and subclass Acari all include the Sarcoptes scabiei. Scabies was one of the first human ailments for which a cause could be found. The perpetrator is the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which is found in the epidermis of numerous mammals, including humans. This mite was first known as Acarus scabiei DeGeer, 1778, before changing its name to S. scabiei (Latreille 1802). Over the past 40 years, research has substantially advanced our understanding of the biology of the mite, interactions between the parasite and the host, and tactics used to circumvent the host's defences. What is ... Read More

Introduction The realization that microorganisms alone control a vast portion of the evolving community of living things is incredibly astounding. They are the most common life forms in the living environment. Microscopic creatures are present everywhere. This characteristic can be attributed to the great variety of microorganisms and the fact that many of them have evolved to survive in harsh environmental circumstances. Characteristics of Monera The members of the kingdom Monera are single-celled creatures. The rigid cell wall's main component is peptidoglycan. Binary fission is the mode of reproduction. They have 70S ribosomes in them. The organ ... Read More

Introduction The human body is supported by a hard frame of a skeleton. Bones and cartilages are their main components. The skeletal system is divided into exoskeleton and endoskeleton. The human endoskeleton is made of 206 bones and some supporting cartilage. The skeleton has various functions such as Supporting the body Giving definite shape Protecting internal organs providing a surface for attachment of muscles Help in movement and locomotion. Bones are hard, immovable, and made of calcium salts. Cartilages are comparatively movable due to the presence of chondroitin salts. The study of various joints and their structure and ... Read More