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Smooth muscle contraction
Smooth muscle contraction differs from that of skeletal muscle. How? Read the distillate...
sphincters • detrusor muscle • peristaltic contractions • striated muscles • contractile proteins
Smooth muscle contraction differs from that of skeletal muscle. How? Read the distillate...
sphincters • detrusor muscle • peristaltic contractions • striated muscles • contractile proteins
Smooth muscle structure
Know more about smooth muscles….
smooth muscle • epithelial cells • epithelio-muscular cells • hydra • coelenterata
Know more about smooth muscles….
smooth muscle • epithelial cells • epithelio-muscular cells • hydra • coelenterata
Smooth muscle jobs
Read about the range of activities of smooth muscles…
smooth muscles • blood pressure • sphincters • gullet • esophagus
Read about the range of activities of smooth muscles…
smooth muscles • blood pressure • sphincters • gullet • esophagus
Introduction to smooth muscle
Of the three types of muscle tissue smooth muscle is more primitive ……………
amoeboid • ciliary • flagellar • muscular movements • white blood corpuscles
Of the three types of muscle tissue smooth muscle is more primitive ……………
amoeboid • ciliary • flagellar • muscular movements • white blood corpuscles
Eye muscles – 1
Eye muscles are skeletal muscles but very delicate in build and finer in functions.
eye muscles • extraocular muscles • eye movement • smooth muscles • tendons
Eye muscles are skeletal muscles but very delicate in build and finer in functions.
eye muscles • extraocular muscles • eye movement • smooth muscles • tendons
Adrenoceptors
A summary of the role of adrenoceptors in the cardiovascular system.
heart • bronchodilation • vasodilation • epinephrine • cardiovascular system
A summary of the role of adrenoceptors in the cardiovascular system.
heart • bronchodilation • vasodilation • epinephrine • cardiovascular system
Muscle Fiber Weight Training
Gaining muscle size and strength can easily be achieved by employing proven techniques. Understanding how muscles grow will help you make your muscle grow.
muscle hypertrophy • cardiac muscle • smooth muscle • muscle tissue • type-i and type-ii muscle fibers
Gaining muscle size and strength can easily be achieved by employing proven techniques. Understanding how muscles grow will help you make your muscle grow.
muscle hypertrophy • cardiac muscle • smooth muscle • muscle tissue • type-i and type-ii muscle fibers
Muscle quiz - II
See answers of earlier quiz on muscles and take one more.
muscle quiz • answers to quiz • answer key • mcqs • topic muscles
See answers of earlier quiz on muscles and take one more.
muscle quiz • answers to quiz • answer key • mcqs • topic muscles
Adiponectin
Once thought to just hold fat, adipocytes (fat cells) are now known to produce hormones that play a role in crucial physiological functions.
adiponectin and heart disease • fat's impact on cardiac health and diabetes • hormones from fat • healthy hormones in fat cells • fat and diabetes
Once thought to just hold fat, adipocytes (fat cells) are now known to produce hormones that play a role in crucial physiological functions.
adiponectin and heart disease • fat's impact on cardiac health and diabetes • hormones from fat • healthy hormones in fat cells • fat and diabetes
Angiotensin Research
Advancements in medical research build upon previous findings. The link between a physiological system and disease begins with understanding the system.
angiotensin • renin angiotensin system • angiotensin ii signal transduction • angiotensin ii receptor characterization • angiotensin receptor regulation
Advancements in medical research build upon previous findings. The link between a physiological system and disease begins with understanding the system.
angiotensin • renin angiotensin system • angiotensin ii signal transduction • angiotensin ii receptor characterization • angiotensin receptor regulation
Human AGTR1 Expression
The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) increases blood pressure by activating AT1R, which occurs in numbers determined by its gene expression.
human agtr1 gene expression • at1r expression • angiotensin ii type 1 receptor gene • agtr1 transcriptional regulation • genetic influence on cardiovascular disease
The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) increases blood pressure by activating AT1R, which occurs in numbers determined by its gene expression.
human agtr1 gene expression • at1r expression • angiotensin ii type 1 receptor gene • agtr1 transcriptional regulation • genetic influence on cardiovascular disease
Is Atherosclerosis Caused by a Bacterium?
More evidence that Chlamydia pneumoniae may cause atherosclerosis.
atherosclerosis • atheroma • cholesterol • chlamydia • pneumoniae
More evidence that Chlamydia pneumoniae may cause atherosclerosis.
atherosclerosis • atheroma • cholesterol • chlamydia • pneumoniae
Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common male health issue. Risk factors and causes of male impotency are well defined and numerous treatment options are available.
erectile dysfunction • male impotence • mens health • male enhancement • ed
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common male health issue. Risk factors and causes of male impotency are well defined and numerous treatment options are available.
erectile dysfunction • male impotence • mens health • male enhancement • ed
Bioquiz on movement
Take a quiz, if you are not specialized in biology you may find it more challenging.
algae • fungi • bacteria • viruses • smooth muscles
Take a quiz, if you are not specialized in biology you may find it more challenging.
algae • fungi • bacteria • viruses • smooth muscles
Cardiac Muscles- I
Do you know what makes the heart tick? Do you know name of the hormone the heart produces? Read on for interesting info..
heart muscles • myocardium • fibrous pericardium • serous pericardium • parietal and visceral epicardium
Do you know what makes the heart tick? Do you know name of the hormone the heart produces? Read on for interesting info..
heart muscles • myocardium • fibrous pericardium • serous pericardium • parietal and visceral epicardium
Eye muscles - 2
Muscles not just outside the eye, inside the eyeball are some muscles, not skeletal but very delicate smooth muscles.
lead – eye muscles • extraocular muscles • eye movement • smooth muscles • upper eyelid
Muscles not just outside the eye, inside the eyeball are some muscles, not skeletal but very delicate smooth muscles.
lead – eye muscles • extraocular muscles • eye movement • smooth muscles • upper eyelid
GERD Symptoms
There so much hype about GERD symptoms, but what are they?
gerd • gerd symptoms • acid reflux • heartburn • digestive disorders
There so much hype about GERD symptoms, but what are they?
gerd • gerd symptoms • acid reflux • heartburn • digestive disorders
Skin deep muscles - I
Beauty is skin deep perhaps, but so also are some muscles.
arrector pili • panniculus carnosus • cattle • cats • primates
Beauty is skin deep perhaps, but so also are some muscles.
arrector pili • panniculus carnosus • cattle • cats • primates
Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Among middle-aged and elderly men, benign prostatic hyperplasia is a relatively common condition. How is it treated?
benign prostatic hyperplasia • benign prostatic hypertrophy • bph • prostate gland • enlarged prostate
Among middle-aged and elderly men, benign prostatic hyperplasia is a relatively common condition. How is it treated?
benign prostatic hyperplasia • benign prostatic hypertrophy • bph • prostate gland • enlarged prostate
Types of Antihypertensive Medications
There are several types of medications that are available to treat high blood pressure.
hypertension • blood pressure • antihypertensive • diuretics • ace inhibitors
There are several types of medications that are available to treat high blood pressure.
hypertension • blood pressure • antihypertensive • diuretics • ace inhibitors
Angiotensin II Signaling Pathways
Tyrosine kinase signaling is but one path activated by angiotensin II to regulate fluid balance, cell growth, and more.
angiotensin ii signaling pathways • tyrosine kinase activation by ras • angiotensin g-protein coupled receptor • signaling cascades in heart disease • downstream angiotensin ii effects
Tyrosine kinase signaling is but one path activated by angiotensin II to regulate fluid balance, cell growth, and more.
angiotensin ii signaling pathways • tyrosine kinase activation by ras • angiotensin g-protein coupled receptor • signaling cascades in heart disease • downstream angiotensin ii effects
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency is common in all age groups, and can increase the risk for a wide variety of diseases beyond rickets.
vitamin d deficiency • vitamin d3 • vitamin d calcium • vitamin d supplement • vitamin d effects
Vitamin D deficiency is common in all age groups, and can increase the risk for a wide variety of diseases beyond rickets.
vitamin d deficiency • vitamin d3 • vitamin d calcium • vitamin d supplement • vitamin d effects
Biofeedback: A Reflection in the Mirror
Biofeedback measures, amplifies, and reflects back information about your physiology that may normally go undetected, and offers an insightful tool to help individuals improve self-regulation. It pickw up the subtlest physiological changes that occur in response to one’s thoughts, emotions, or symbols.
biofeedback • stress • mind • body • pain
Biofeedback measures, amplifies, and reflects back information about your physiology that may normally go undetected, and offers an insightful tool to help individuals improve self-regulation. It pickw up the subtlest physiological changes that occur in response to one’s thoughts, emotions, or symbols.
biofeedback • stress • mind • body • pain
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Many people are affected by this digestive syndrome. No cure exists, but correcting certain lifestyle issues can help prevent the symptoms for IBS.
irritable bowel syndrome • irritable • bowel • syndrome • ibs
Many people are affected by this digestive syndrome. No cure exists, but correcting certain lifestyle issues can help prevent the symptoms for IBS.
irritable bowel syndrome • irritable • bowel • syndrome • ibs
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects millions of women with cyclical alterations in hormones and biochemistry that can greatly exacerbate anxiety and depression.
pms • anxiety • stress • hormones • hormonal
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects millions of women with cyclical alterations in hormones and biochemistry that can greatly exacerbate anxiety and depression.
pms • anxiety • stress • hormones • hormonal
Spicy Foods to Induce Labor
Eating spicy food has often been thought to naturally induce labor. Stimulating the mother's digestive system may in fact also stimulate contractions.
induce labor • spicy food • prostaglandins • inductions • contractions
Eating spicy food has often been thought to naturally induce labor. Stimulating the mother's digestive system may in fact also stimulate contractions.
induce labor • spicy food • prostaglandins • inductions • contractions
Castor Oil to Induce Labor
Using castor oil is an effective way to induce labor. Yet castor oil induction can have negative side effects for some expectant mothers. Find out how to avoid problems.
castor oil • labor induction • prostaglandins • dehydration • stimulate contractions
Using castor oil is an effective way to induce labor. Yet castor oil induction can have negative side effects for some expectant mothers. Find out how to avoid problems.
castor oil • labor induction • prostaglandins • dehydration • stimulate contractions
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requires medications and other treatments to overcome its limitations.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • copd • emphysema • chronic bronchitis • copd treatment
Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requires medications and other treatments to overcome its limitations.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • copd • emphysema • chronic bronchitis • copd treatment
Drugs Preventing Heart Disease Mortality
The renin-angiotensin system's involvement in cardiovascular regulation makes it a key target for drugs fighting heart disease.
ontarget trial • angiotensin receptor blocker therapy benefits • ace inhibitor therapy benefits • combined anti-hypertensive therapy • heart disease treatment study
The renin-angiotensin system's involvement in cardiovascular regulation makes it a key target for drugs fighting heart disease.
ontarget trial • angiotensin receptor blocker therapy benefits • ace inhibitor therapy benefits • combined anti-hypertensive therapy • heart disease treatment study
Fibers and multicellular life
Fibers bond and link cells together. If they did not exist cells could not have come to form massive assemblies that make most animals and plants familiar to us. Read ahead to know how….
fabric is ‘the underlying structure’ • fibers maintain life • andreas vesalius • “de humani corporis fabrica • porifera
Fibers bond and link cells together. If they did not exist cells could not have come to form massive assemblies that make most animals and plants familiar to us. Read ahead to know how….
fabric is ‘the underlying structure’ • fibers maintain life • andreas vesalius • “de humani corporis fabrica • porifera
Frequent Urination and Pregnancy
One of the most common complaints during pregnancy is the constant sensation of needing to urinate. Find out what causes frequent urination and how to help.
frequent urination • care provider • kegel exercises • dehydration • week 10 of pregnancy
One of the most common complaints during pregnancy is the constant sensation of needing to urinate. Find out what causes frequent urination and how to help.
frequent urination • care provider • kegel exercises • dehydration • week 10 of pregnancy
How to Prevent High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) is a disease that affects 1 in 5 adults over the age of 65.
high blood pressure • diet • healthy diet • exercise • nutrition
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) is a disease that affects 1 in 5 adults over the age of 65.
high blood pressure • diet • healthy diet • exercise • nutrition
Lymph hearts
Do you know that there are special types of hearts in some animals that pump lymph? These are on the backside of the animals like frogs and toads…
lymph hearts • cardiac muscle • octopus • apple snail • lymphatic system
Do you know that there are special types of hearts in some animals that pump lymph? These are on the backside of the animals like frogs and toads…
lymph hearts • cardiac muscle • octopus • apple snail • lymphatic system
Overlapping Liver Diseases
With more sophisticated diagnostic techniques, physicians are able to diagnose autoimmune liver diseases in their early stages, a time when symptoms overlap.
autoimmune • hepatitis • primary biliary cirrhosis • overlap diseases • liver
With more sophisticated diagnostic techniques, physicians are able to diagnose autoimmune liver diseases in their early stages, a time when symptoms overlap.
autoimmune • hepatitis • primary biliary cirrhosis • overlap diseases • liver
The Physiology of Erections
The inability to maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse can occur due to many more physiologic than psychologic problems.
what causes erectile dysfunction • what causes ed • how does an erection occur • treatments for ed • biology of erections
The inability to maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse can occur due to many more physiologic than psychologic problems.
what causes erectile dysfunction • what causes ed • how does an erection occur • treatments for ed • biology of erections
Thyroid Hormone and Cardiovascular Disease - Hypothyroidism
Too little thyroid hormone can significantly increase your risk of heart disease.
heart disease • hypothyroidism • cholesterol • triglyceride • atherosclerosis
Too little thyroid hormone can significantly increase your risk of heart disease.
heart disease • hypothyroidism • cholesterol • triglyceride • atherosclerosis
Achillea millefolium
Commonly known as bloodwort, soldier's woundwort, milfoil, or nosebleed, yarrow has been used as a healing agent for thousands of years.
yarrow medicinal uses • yarrow benefits • history of yarrow in herbal medicine • yarrow herbal medicinal properties • who should not use yarrow
Commonly known as bloodwort, soldier's woundwort, milfoil, or nosebleed, yarrow has been used as a healing agent for thousands of years.
yarrow medicinal uses • yarrow benefits • history of yarrow in herbal medicine • yarrow herbal medicinal properties • who should not use yarrow
All About Dopamine
High in schizophrenia, low in Parkinson's disease, dopamine is also implicated in autism, addiction, and memory problems.
dopamine brain • dopamine schizophrenia • dopamine parkinson’s • dopamine addiction • dopamine dementia
High in schizophrenia, low in Parkinson's disease, dopamine is also implicated in autism, addiction, and memory problems.
dopamine brain • dopamine schizophrenia • dopamine parkinson’s • dopamine addiction • dopamine dementia
Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is characterized by deposits of amyloid protein within one or more organs. Amyloidosis can occur as an autoimmune disorder or it can accompany other disorders
amyloid protein • amyloid • amyloid deposits • amyloidosis • autoimmune disease
Amyloidosis is characterized by deposits of amyloid protein within one or more organs. Amyloidosis can occur as an autoimmune disorder or it can accompany other disorders
amyloid protein • amyloid • amyloid deposits • amyloidosis • autoimmune disease
Autoimmune Hepatitis I
In Part I of this two-part article on autoimmune hepatitis, I present an overview of the symptoms, environmental triggers, prevalence and nature of autoimmune hepatitis and I describe the autoantibodies that are seen in this condition.
hepatitis • autoimmune • aih • liver • viruses
In Part I of this two-part article on autoimmune hepatitis, I present an overview of the symptoms, environmental triggers, prevalence and nature of autoimmune hepatitis and I describe the autoantibodies that are seen in this condition.
hepatitis • autoimmune • aih • liver • viruses
Can Viagra Treat BPH?
The drugs associated with treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, are now being prescribed for treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).
bph treatment • viagra treat bph • bph • viagra treatment • psa
The drugs associated with treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, are now being prescribed for treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).
bph treatment • viagra treat bph • bph • viagra treatment • psa
Chocolate in Pregnancy?
An examination of the scientific research suggests that eating chocolate while pregnant may have health benefits for mother and baby.
chocolate in pregnancy • chocolate good for mothers and babies • health benefits of chocolate • can eating chocolate prevent preeclampsia • theobromine in chocolate prevents preeclampsia
An examination of the scientific research suggests that eating chocolate while pregnant may have health benefits for mother and baby.
chocolate in pregnancy • chocolate good for mothers and babies • health benefits of chocolate • can eating chocolate prevent preeclampsia • theobromine in chocolate prevents preeclampsia
Constipation During Pregnancy
Constipation is a common complaint among pregnant women. Laxatives can be harsh and unsafe to use. Increasing the fiber and fluids in your diet may help.
constipation during pregnancy • keep body regular • high fiber foods • pregnancy diet • exercise
Constipation is a common complaint among pregnant women. Laxatives can be harsh and unsafe to use. Increasing the fiber and fluids in your diet may help.
constipation during pregnancy • keep body regular • high fiber foods • pregnancy diet • exercise
Dextrous Muscles
Read about the muscles which enable us to take a grip, hold on to big and small objects, move, rotate, push, pinch, pierce, pick and pull at the objects.
dextrous muscles • digitorum profundus • flexor digitorum superficialis • extensor digitorum • extensor indicis
Read about the muscles which enable us to take a grip, hold on to big and small objects, move, rotate, push, pinch, pierce, pick and pull at the objects.
dextrous muscles • digitorum profundus • flexor digitorum superficialis • extensor digitorum • extensor indicis
Drug Abuse and AD Development
Recreational drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamine, marijuana, and heroin have all been implicated in autoimmune disease development and progression.
autoimmune • disease • recreational drugs • thyroid disease • methamphetamine
Recreational drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamine, marijuana, and heroin have all been implicated in autoimmune disease development and progression.
autoimmune • disease • recreational drugs • thyroid disease • methamphetamine
Drugs for Erectile Dysfunction
Three drugs have hit the market targeting male impotence. A discussion of the pros and cons of each will be discussed.
erectile dysfunction • impotency • male impotence • penis • erection
Three drugs have hit the market targeting male impotence. A discussion of the pros and cons of each will be discussed.
erectile dysfunction • impotency • male impotence • penis • erection
Erectile Dysfunction - What's Up
For centuries men suffered in silence over a common but feared condition - impotence.
erectile dysfunction • ed • impotence • mechanism of an erection • causes of ed
For centuries men suffered in silence over a common but feared condition - impotence.
erectile dysfunction • ed • impotence • mechanism of an erection • causes of ed
Herbal Help for Constipation
Herbs have become increasingly prominent in the area of constipation prevention and treatment. Find out which products are right for you in this article.
constipation • senna • herbal laxatives
Herbs have become increasingly prominent in the area of constipation prevention and treatment. Find out which products are right for you in this article.
constipation • senna • herbal laxatives
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