Applied Pathology

Complement system- active transport

Dr Smitha Madhavan   BHMS,MD(Hom) Active transport Definition : Movement of solute molecules against a concentration gradient by an energy dependent mechanism. Two basic forms: 1. Primary active transport 2. Secondary active transport Substances that are […]

Applied Pathology

Hypersensitivity – applied aspects

When adaptive immune response occurs in an exaggerated or inappropriate form, the term hypersensitivity is applied. Hypersensitivity reactions are the result of normally beneficial immune responses acting inappropriately and sometimes cause inflammatory reactions and tissue […]

Applied Physiology

Leucocytes and its applied Physiology

Dr.Sreekumar.A Leucocytes -Its Development, Functions, Normal Values, Variations. Leucocytes or white blood cells have an important function in defending the body cells against the microbes and other foreign materials. Leucocytes are the largest blood cells […]

Applied Physiology

RBC – Applied Physiology

Dr Sunila BHMS,MD(Hom) RBC (Normal Red Cell) – Erythrocyte Human red cell is normally a circular, non-nucleated, biconcave disc; it is very elastic and can undergo astonishing deformation when passing through narrow capillaries. Normal diameter […]