Physiology

Pancreas The pancreas is one of those organs that we don’t often think about, yet it plays a role in almost everything we eat or use in our bodies. It …

Role of Pancreas in Digestion / Digestive systm, Hormones, Gall bladders Read More

What is the Liver? The liver is the largest gland of the body, weighing almost 1.5 kg. Present just below the diaphragm. The liver directly affects digestion by producing bile …

What is the Liver? Lobes of Liver, and Function of Liver. Read More

The Human intestine consists of two parts : Small intestine Large intestine Small Intestine. The small intestine is roughly 7 meters long. Like the stomach, its wall is also made …

Physiology of Human Intestine, Small Intestine, Layers of Intestine, Large Intestine. Read More

Stomach. The stomach is a J-shaped muscular bag of about 25 cm in length and weighing about 4 ounces. The inner wall of the stomach has folds called rugae.  The …

Stomach, Layers of Stomach, Secrecion of Stomach, Function of Stomach. Read More

Pituitary Gland. This pea-sized gland is connected to the hypothalamus of the brain. Several hormones of the pituitary called trophic hormones, affect the secretion of other endocrine glands, so some …

Hormones of Pituitary Glands, & Pituitary gland function & Pituitary gland hormones and functions Read More