Prenatal Development Pregnancy is primarily divided into three-month stages called trimesters. The first trimester (fertilization to week 12) is mainly characterized by cleavage, implantation,...
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Sexual Differentiation The SRY (sex-determining region of the Y) gene is a single-copy gene on the Y chromosome of mammals. When present and active, the SRY gene induces and results in the...
Fluid Balance, Electrolyte Balance, and Acid-Base Balance Fluid balance is a state where the input and output of fluids in the body are equal, and fluids are properly distributed (Saladin, 2021)....
Glomerular Filtration Glomerular filtration is the permeation of water and certain solutes in the blood from “the capillaries of the glomerulus” to the “capsular region of the nephron” (Saladin,...
Glucose Metabolism Glucose is the main source of energy in the body and is usually stored as glycogen when in excess in the blood. The maintenance of glucose homeostasis is crucial to ensure energy...
The Role of the Large Intestine: Defecation One of the primary roles of the large intestine is defecation. This process is controlled by both involuntary and voluntary reflexes. Foremost, the...