A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING PUERPERIUM
Introduction Puerperium refers to the period after childbirth during which the mother’s body undergoes physiological changes in order to return to its pre-pregnancy state. It typically lasts for six weeks or until the reproductive organs have fully healed. During the…
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO GLUCOCORTICOIDS
Introduction Glucocorticoids are a class of steroid hormones produced naturally by the adrenal glands in response to stress. The most well-known glucocorticoid is cortisol, which is involved in regulating a wide range of physiological processes in the body, including metabolism,…
A GUIDE TO DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION IN GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
Introduction The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients from the food we eat. The process of digestion involves the breakdown of food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body, while absorption…
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO HYPERTENSION
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common medical condition in which the force of blood against the walls of arteries is consistently too high. Blood pressure is measured using two numbers: systolic pressure (the top number) and…
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ACUTE LEUKEMIAS
Introduction Acute leukemias are a group of aggressive blood cancers that affect the white blood cells, which are responsible for fighting infections and diseases in the body. There are two main types of acute leukemias: acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and…
A GUIDE TO HODGKIN LYMPHOMA
Introduction Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s immune system. HL is characterized by the presence of abnormal cells called Reed-Sternberg cells in the lymph nodes. The cause…
A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF NEOPLASIA
Neoplasia is the abnormal growth of cells that can form a mass or lump, which is called a tumor. Neoplasia can be benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Here are some terms commonly used in neoplasia: Neoplasm: An abnormal growth…
A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF TISSUE REPAIR PROCESS
Introduction Tissue repair is the process by which damaged tissues in the body are repaired and regenerated. The process of tissue repair involves several steps including inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. When tissue damage occurs, the body’s immune system responds by…
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO UREA SYNTHESIS
Introduction Urea is a compound that is produced in the liver from excess amino acids and other nitrogenous wastes. The synthesis of urea from ammonia and carbon dioxide is called the urea cycle or the Krebs-Henseleit cycle. The urea cycle…
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO RNA PROCESSING AND TRANSLATION
Introduction Transcription is the process by which genetic information in DNA is copied into RNA molecules. This process is carried out by an enzyme called RNA polymerase, which moves along the DNA molecule and synthesizes a complementary RNA molecule based…
A GUIDE TO X-RAYS
Introduction X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of ultraviolet light and longer than gamma rays. They were discovered in 1895 by German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, who named them “X-rays” because their nature…
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO BUFFER SOLUTIONS
Introduction A buffer solution is a type of solution that can resist changes in pH when small amounts of an acid or a base are added to it. Buffer solutions are commonly used in chemical and biological experiments where maintaining…
A GUIDE TO RELIGION AND MEDICINE IN WEST AFRICAN TRADITION
Introduction Religion and medicine are two intertwined aspects of West African Traditional Religion (WATR). In WATR, the belief is that spiritual and physical health are connected and that illness is not just a physical phenomenon but also has spiritual causes.…
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO WEST AFRICAN TRADITIONAL POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS
Chieftaincy Chieftaincy is an important aspect of West African traditional religion. In many West African societies, a chief is considered to be the head of the community and is responsible for the social, political, and religious affairs of the community.…
DEFINITION OF A COMPANY
A company can be defined as a legal person or entity created by the association of a number of people in accordance with the law for the purpose of a defined object. Examples of companies in Nigeria include Nestle Foods…
STRUCTURE OF A BUSINESS
ORGANISATIONAL SET UP The organisational set up of a business involves the allocation of responsibilities and functions to different components of an organisation and delegating authority to each position in order to ensure the smooth operation of the business so…
THE SUBJECT OF A SENTENCE
Every simple sentence must have two basic elements which are: i. the thing/person we are talking about ii. what the thing/person is doing. The thing/person we are talking about indicated in (i) above is called the subject of the sentence.…
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