Ventilation-perfusion ratio, often abbreviated as V/Q ratio, is a critical concept in respiratory physiology that describes the...
Month: August 2023
BP: Systole, Diastole, Pulse Blood Pressure: Blood pressure refers to the force exerted by blood against the...
Introduction Plasma lipoproteins are particles that transport lipids, including cholesterol, in the bloodstream. They are composed of...
Liver’s Cholesterol Pool: Input & Output Routes The liver plays a central role in maintaining cholesterol homeostasis...
Alveolar ventilation refers to the volume of air that reaches the alveoli (tiny air sacs in the...
Enlarged thyroid gland: Causes & Diagnosis An enlarged thyroid gland, also known as goiter, can be caused...
Pharmacology of thyroid hormones Thyroid hormones, mainly thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), play crucial roles in regulating...
Gastric Cells & Secretions Here’s a description of various types of gastric cells and their secretions: Parietal...
