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Renal Function Test

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  Structure and function of kidney   :-                                                                The kidneys are Bean shaped organ an outer region called cortex and inner  region called  medulla . Structure and functional unit of kidney is called nephron . Each kidney contain approximately 1 million nephrons.    Functions  :-                        There are some  basic process :- Glomerular Filtration  Tubular secretion  Excretion of water and waste product of protein metabolism. Excretion of harmful substance drugs and toxins . Regulate of PH of  blood . Position of the kidneys :-                                   ...

GENERAL SAFETY IN MEASUREMENT

 1. Documentation of laboratory safety policies and procedures.  2. All laboratory personnel should be aware about the laboratory safety policies and procedures and  follow these at all times.   3. List of hazardous materials used in the laboratory should be prepared. All hazardous materials  should   be accounted for on a continuous basis.   4. Laboratory personnel should follow safe hygienic practices which include hand washing , wearing  protective clothing, gloves, eye protection etc.  5. Eye wash facility should be available as " stand - alone " facility or attached to sink. Portable  refillable  bottles should also be available.  6. Bio-hazards symbol should be used on all container and equipment containing biohazardous  material.   7. Laboratories should ensure proper preservation and security of specimens.   8. Destruction of hazardous materials should be authorized and handled ac...

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

 INTRODUCTION                         Universal precautions means the steps or techniques followed always by every health personnel to prevent it  infection transmission. These are common all over the globe.  1. Hand Washing  :-                                  Hand washing is an aseptic technique to as cleaning of hands with the help of soap to prevent harm to nurse and to other . Hand washing should be done regularly to prevent cross  infection  prevention disease transmitted blood and body fluid. 2. Personal Protective Equipment  :-                                                   These are certain equipment or protective items worn by healgth personnel to prevent himself ...

Colorimeter

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 Photoelectric colorimeter is the instrument with the help of which quantitative analysis of colored solution is possible. The photoelectric colorimeters are of two types :-            1. Single beam photoelectric colorimeter             2. Double beam photoelectric colorimeter 1. Tungsten Lamp :-                                   A source of visible light . An incandescent  lamp can heating glow with tungsten filaments. 2.  Convex Lens :-                                                 It collects the radiation from sources and the transmitted radiation will be travelling parallel to the principle axis because the source is kept exactly at the focus of the lens.  3. Diaphragm :-     ...

PANCREAS

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           The  pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen. It plays an essential role in converting the food we eat into fuel for the body's cells. The pancreas has two main function : an exocrine functions that helps in digestion and an endocrine function that regulates blood sugar.  The pancreas is about 6 inches long and sites across the back of the abdomen behind the stomach. The head of the abdomen and is connected to the duodenum ( the first section of small intestine ) through a small tube called the pancreatic duct . The narrow end of the pancreas , called the tail, extend to the left side of the body.  Function  1. Exocrine Function :                                    The pancreatic contains exocrine gland that produce enzyme important to digestion. These enzymes include trypsin and chymotrypsin to digest proteins ; amylase for the ...

Biological Importance of Menthol

           Biological Importance of Menthol , Camphor , Farnesol , Phytol , Lansterol , Lycopene , Dolichols .                                                              MENTHOL                         Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from the oils of corn, mint or other mints. It is a waxy , crystalline substance clear or white in color , which is solid at room temperature and melt slightly above.  Biological Importance of Menthol :-                                                        Menthol has been used to help treat a wide variety of gastrointestinal ailments ...

Nitrogen Fixation

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  Introduction  :-                                        Nitrogen gas 78.084% is atmosphere.                                        In soil it is found in the form of N2.                                        Nitrogen less active not stable.   Definition  :-                                   Nitrogen fixation is a process by which nitrogen of earth is converted into ammonia and other molecules available for living organism.   Importance  :-                           Major source in plant next to water.  ...