Pratiksha Pokhrel, Author at Microbiology Notes

Biology
PHYSIOLOGY OF DIGESTION IN FROG 4.04/5 (117)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on November 29, 2016

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 PHYSIOLOGY OF DIGESTION IN FROG Food and feeding The adult frog is carnivoruous which feeds upon small insects, worms, snails etc. However, the tadpoles are herbivorous: feeding on aquatic plants. Ingestion The process of taking of food into alimentary canal through mouth is called ingestion. The food is captured… Continue reading "PHYSIOLOGY OF DIGESTION IN FROG <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-476" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-o mr-star-empty"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 4.04/5</span> <span class="count"> (117) </span> </span>"
Biology
Respiratory System of Frog 4.06/5 (325)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on October 14, 2016

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Respiratory System of Frog Respiration is a process in which food are oxidized with oxygen in order to release energy. The released energy is utilized to perform various life activities. The metabolic waste like CO2 is eliminated from the body. C6H12O6 6CO2 + 6H2O +energy Due to amphibious mode… Continue reading "Respiratory System of Frog <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-463" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-o mr-star-empty"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 4.06/5</span> <span class="count"> (325) </span> </span>"
Anatomy, Biology
Mechanism of Respiration in Human 4.38/5 (318)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on September 1, 2016

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Mechanism of Respiration in Human Respiration is simply defined as the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide into the body. Physiology of respiration can be described under following phases: External respiration Transport of oxygen Internal respiration Transport of carbon dioxide External respiration It is the first step of respiration.… Continue reading "Mechanism of Respiration in Human <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-447" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-half-o mr-star-half"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 4.38/5</span> <span class="count"> (318) </span> </span>"
Anatomy, Biology
Mechanism of Breathing 4.29/5 (324)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on August 10, 2016

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Mechanism of Breathing Breathing is simply defined as the physical process in which oxygen is taken into the body and carbon dioxide is forced out from the body. Breathing is brought about by two sets of muscles- i. Internal intercoastal muscles ii. External intercoastal muscles Besides these muscles, diaphragm and abdominal muscles… Continue reading "Mechanism of Breathing <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-434" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-o mr-star-empty"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 4.29/5</span> <span class="count"> (324) </span> </span>"
Biology
External Apertures of Pheretima 4.46/5 (67)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on July 18, 2016

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 External Apertures of Pheretima There are many apertures present in earthworm which have their own functions. Some of them are given below: Mouth: is a crescentic aperture, located on the ventral surface of the body, just below the prostomium and surrounded by peristomium. It is used for feeding. Anus:… Continue reading "External Apertures of Pheretima <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-428" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-half-o mr-star-half"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 4.46/5</span> <span class="count"> (67) </span> </span>"
Biology
External Morphology of Earthworm 4.09/5 (202)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on June 30, 2016

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 External Morphology of Earthworm External structures which are visible from outside is called external features or external morphology. The important external features are as follows: Shape: Earthworm is elongated, long, narrow, cylindrical or vermiform shaped. The anterior end is tapering while the posterior end is more or less blunt.… Continue reading "External Morphology of Earthworm <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-424" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-o mr-star-empty"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 4.09/5</span> <span class="count"> (202) </span> </span>"
Biology
Digestive System of Earthworm 4.31/5 (393)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on June 15, 2016

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Digestive System of Earthworm Digestive system of earthworm consists of alimentary canal and glands along with physiology of digestion. Alimentary Canal Alimentary canal is long and straight,extending from mouth to anus. It consists of following parts: Mouth : 1st segment Buccal Cavity : 2nd-3rd segment or middle of 3rd segment… Continue reading "Digestive System of Earthworm <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-420" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-half-o mr-star-half"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 4.31/5</span> <span class="count"> (393) </span> </span>"
Anatomy, Biology
Respiration and Respiratory Organs 3.01/5 (1,616)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on May 25, 2016

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Respiration and Respiratory Organs Respiration is simply defined as the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide into the body. Or, It is an oxidative process in which oxygen is taken into the tissue (from lungs) to oxidize the food in order to release energy and carbon dioxide. The released… Continue reading "Respiration and Respiratory Organs <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-408" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-o mr-star-empty"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-o mr-star-empty"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 3.01/5</span> <span class="count"> (1,616) </span> </span>"
Virology
Replication of Dengue Virus 4.36/5 (39)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on April 20, 2016

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Replication of Dengue Virus Dengue Virus enters host cells by receptor-mediated endocytosis, which involves binding through the interaction between the surface proteins of virion (E) and cellular receptors on the surface of target cell. Once the virus has entered a host cell, the virus penetrates deeper into the cell… Continue reading "Replication of Dengue Virus <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-398" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-half-o mr-star-half"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 4.36/5</span> <span class="count"> (39) </span> </span>"
Differences between, Virology
Differences between Dengue and Chikungunya 4.46/5 (26)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on March 31, 2016

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Differences between Dengue and Chikungunya Dengue and chikungunya are transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, a species that bites during daytime. Dengue is the fever caused by the bite of Aedes aegypti whereas Chikungunya is caused by the bite of both Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti. Differences between Dengue and… Continue reading "Differences between Dengue and Chikungunya <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-390" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-half-o mr-star-half"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 4.46/5</span> <span class="count"> (26) </span> </span>"