Excretion: Human excretory system

Introduction Osmoregulation is a very important process that takes place in living organisms to maintain a balance between the water and mineral levels. How can we define osmoregulation? Osmoregulation is the adjustment of a cell’s or organism’s osmotic pressure in proportion to the surrounding fluid and maintaining a balance between the water and mineral levels […]

Introduction Our body is composed of 11 main organ systems that control all of our body’s vital processes. Despite their interdependence, these systems can get out of sync. When one of them isn’t functioning properly, the others will try to compensate for the loss. All the other systems come together to accomplish homeostasis i.e. a

Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney failure, is characterised by a progressive loss of kidney function. Wastes and excess fluids in your blood are filtered by your kidneys and excreted in your urine. Advanced chronic kidney disease can result in dangerously high levels of fluid, electrolytes, and wastes in your body. You may

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) attacks the cells in the body’s immune system that fight infections and makes the person more vulnerable to diseases.  HIV infection usually happens to a person who exchanges fluids with someone who already has HIV. It most commonly occurs due to unprotected sex, which means having sexual intercourse without using a

The kidney is among the most significant organs in the human body, as it is involved in the excretion process. This kidney gets damaged and fails to perform its job due to a variety of factors. Wastes that were removed from our bodies by the kidneys began to build up in our bodies. This is

Your kidneys filter blood when they’re working properly. They also produce hormones that maintain your bones and blood health. When your kidneys fail, you need to take medicines that do the kidney’s job. Dialysis is a treatment that is required unless you can get a kidney transplant. Dialysis is divided into two categories. Both filters

Introduction Neurosis refers to a mental disorder that is generally characterized by anxiety, depression, and feelings of unhappiness or stress. A person having neurosis may feel like he/she is unable to manage life and others expectations. Neurosis is also called neuroticism or neurotic behaviour. Medical professionals have long debated whether neurosis is a disorder or

The kidneys are the organs in the human body that are responsible for a significant portion of the overall function of the body’s organs. They are engaged in the removal of waste materials from our bodies, as well as the purifying of our blood and other fluids. The term ‘Nephritis’ refers to a type of

Nephritis is a disorder of the kidneys that affects the filtration process. Kidneys are responsible for the removal of excess water and salts from the blood through urine. This process is through the functional and filtration units of the kidneys, i.e. nephrons. In Nephritis, inflammation of nephrons occurs, which results in the improper functioning of

Introduction Gout is a painful disease that affects the big toe’s joints. The presence of a high level of uric acid in the blood causes it to crystallize and settle in the body. The breakdown of waste items in the bloodstream, particularly those containing purines or alkalis, results in the formation of uric acid in