Human Physiology And Disease (BIOS5130)

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the joints and ligaments of the lower limb. It includes a variety of question types to assess different aspects of your understanding: - **Multiple Choice Questions**: These questions provide several answer options, and you need to select the correct one. There are 5 multiple choice questions. - **True or False Questions**: These questions require you to determine whether a statement is true or false. There are 5 true or false questions. - **S...

Unlock the secrets of nerve-to-muscle communication with a dynamic visual guide that demystifies synaptic and neuromuscular function. A mind map on Synapses and the Neuromuscular Junction will illustrate the structure and function of synapses, detailing how electrical signals are converted into chemical messages via neurotransmitters like acetylcholine. It will map the processes of neurotransmitter release, receptor activation, and signal termination. The mind map will also focus on the neuro...

Discover the cutting-edge insights into the most challenging brain disorders affecting millions worldwide.Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, are characterized by progressive loss of neurons leading to cognitive, motor, and behavioral impairments. Alzheimer’s disease primarily involves amyloid-beta plaques and tau tangles causing memory loss and cognitive decline, while Parkinson’s disease features dopaminergic neuron loss and Lewy bodies, resulting in trem...

Power through understanding muscle performance, fatigue, and disease with a visual roadmap that connects muscle health to real-world challenges. A mind map on Muscles in Health, Fatigue, and Disease will illustrate the factors that contribute to optimal muscle function and the physiological processes behind muscle fatigue, including energy depletion, metabolic byproducts, and neural factors. It will highlight common muscle diseases such as muscular dystrophies, myopathies, and inflammatory co...

Take control of understanding how hormones keep your body’s fluids and electrolytes in balance—even when kidney disease disrupts this delicate system. A mind map on Hormonal Regulation of Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis in Kidney Disease will visually outline how key hormones like antidiuretic hormone (ADH), aldosterone, and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) regulate water and electrolyte levels to maintain blood pressure and volume. It will show the role of the kidneys in filtering bloo...

Unlock the hormonal blueprint behind human sexual development and reproduction with a vivid, easy-to-follow visual guide. A mind map on Endocrine Regulation of Human Sexual Development and Reproductive Function will detail the complex hormonal pathways that control sexual differentiation, puberty, and reproductive cycles. It will illustrate how hormones like GnRH, LH, FSH, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone coordinate the development of primary and secondary sexual characteristics, game...

Dive into the fascinating world where simple parts combine to create complex life with a clear visual guide on emergent properties. A mind map on Emergent Properties: Understanding Complexity in Biological Systems will illustrate how interactions among individual components—such as cells, tissues, or molecules—give rise to new, higher-level functions that cannot be predicted by studying the parts alone. It will cover examples from cellular communication and organ system integration to con...

Unlock the foundations of human reproduction with a visual guide that simplifies the complex science behind fertility. A mind map on What Causes Fertility will show the key biological, hormonal, and physiological factors that enable successful reproduction in both males and females. It will outline the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis and how hormones such as GnRH, LH, FSH, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone regulate ovulation, spermatogenesis, and reproductive cycl...

Discover the science behind why muscles tire and how energy systems impact performance and recovery.Muscle fatigue occurs when muscle performance declines during sustained activity due to complex physiological factors. Key mechanisms include depletion of energy stores (ATP, glycogen), accumulation of metabolic byproducts (lactic acid, inorganic phosphate), and impaired calcium handling within muscle fibers. Neural factors such as reduced motor neuron firing also contribute. Fatigue affects both ...