Anatomy

Essential Notes on Anemia for Exams: Causes, Features, and Lab Findings Question 1. Iron deficiency anaemia. Answer: Definition: Any anaemia which responds to adequate dosage of iron is called iron deficiency anaemia. Causes: Loss of blood Decreased intake of iron. Increased demand of iron in conditions like growth and pregnancy. Poor absorption of … [Read more...] about Essential Notes on Anemia for Exams: Causes, Features, and Lab Findings

Middle Ear Anatomy: Medial Wall, Muscles, And Auricle Innervation Question 1. Briefly describe the features of the medial wall of middle ear. Answer: Medial wall of middle ear has following features: 1. Promontory It is rounded bulging produced by first turn of the cochlea Grooved by tympanic plexus 2. Fenestra vestibule It is oval opening … [Read more...] about Middle Ear Anatomy: Medial Wall, Muscles, And Auricle Innervation

Physiology Of Gastric Acid Secretion Describe the mechanism of secretion of HCI by the gastric mucosa. Answer: HCI secretion is active process occurring in the canaliculi of parietal cells in gastric glands Carbon dioxide is formed from metabolic activity combines with water and forms carbonic acid in presence of carbonic anhydrase Carbonic acid quickly splits … [Read more...] about Physiology Of Gastric Acid Secretion

Colon Movements Simplified: Segmentation and Mass Peristalsis Movements of large intestine. Answer: 1. Mixing movements - segmentation contractions Large circular constrictions which appear in the colon are called mixing segmentations contractions Types: Type I Low pressure Frequency-10-12/min Duration - 5 sec Aids in mixing of contents of … [Read more...] about Colon Movements Simplified: Segmentation and Mass Peristalsis

Mastoid Air Cells Of The Temporal Bone: Structure And Function Question 1. Mastoid air cells Answer: These are series of intercommunicating spaces present within mastoid process Mastoid air cells Size and number: Varies Mastoid air cells Blood supply: Arteries: Posterior tympanic artery from stylomastoid branch of posterior auricular … [Read more...] about Mastoid Air Cells Of The Temporal Bone: Structure And Function