Tag: System
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Structure of Kidney
Position of kidneys: Lie on the posterior wall of abdomen, outside the peritoneal cavity (space within abdomen lined by peritoneum, a type of serous membrane i.e. a serum secreting membrane). Weight of each kidney: approx. 150 gm Size of each kidney: approx. size of a clenched fist; 4-5 inches long, 2-3 inches wide, 1 inch…
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Introduction Urinary System
The Urinary system consists of – The kidneys perform the major functions of the urinary system. Other parts of the urinary system are mainly passageways and storage regions. Nephrology: (nephr = kidney) Scientific study of anatomy, physiology and physiology of the kidneys. Urology: (uro = urine) Branch of medicine that deals with male and female…
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Thermodynamics
The word “Thermo” means Heat and “Dynamics” means flow. Thus, thermodynamics implies the flow of heat. But, now this term is used in much broader sense not only with heat rather with all forms of energies like chemical, physical, electrical energy, radiant energy, kinetic and potential energy. The study of this branch of science based…