Explanation

• Digestion begins in the mouth, starting immediately when food is ingested.
• Both mechanical digestion (chewing) and chemical digestion (salivary amylase breaking down carbohydrates) 

Additional information:

• Mouth: Food is chewed and mixed with saliva that contains enzymes to break down carbohydrates.
• Esophagus: Food is swallowed and passes through the esophagus into the stomach.
• Stomach: Food is mixed with stomach acid and enzymes to break down proteins and fats.
• Small Intestine: Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream.
• Large Intestine: Water and electrolytes are absorbed, and waste is eliminated.

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Last updated by NS on 01 MAY 2026

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• Eccrine sweat glands help regulate body temperature.
• They are most densely found on palms and soles.
• These glands produce watery sweat for cooling.
• They are active throughout the body, especially in these areas.
• This helps maintain body temperature balance.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• A reflex action is a quick, automatic response to a stimulus.
• It is mainly controlled by the spinal cord, which is part of the central nervous system.
• This allows fast response without involving the brain immediately.
• Thus, reflexes are coordinated by the central nervous system.

Last verified on 23-04-2026

Explanation

• Oxytocin is the primary hormone responsible for causing the labor pain
• It is often referred to as the "love hormone" or "cuddle chemical,"

Last updated by NA on 22-April-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• Myopia (Nearsightedness) is an eye defect in which near objects are clear but distant objects appear blurred.
• It occurs when the image forms in front of the retina instead of on it.
• It is corrected by using a concave (diverging) lens.
• The concave lens helps to shift the image back onto the retina.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• The normal resting heart rate of an adult human is about 70 beats per minute.
• It can vary depending on age, fitness, and health condition.

Additional information:

• Normal adult: 60–100 beats/min
• Athletes: 40–60 beats/min
• Children: 70–120 beats/min
• Infants: 100–160 beats/min

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

• Dermatology: Study of skin.
• It involves the study of health conditions that may affect the skin, fat hair, nails, and membranes.

Additional information:

• Agrostology: Study of Grasses
• Hematology: Study of blood
• Agronomy: Study of soil management and crop production
• Odontology: Study of teeth
• Arthrology: Study of joints
• Nephrology: Study of kidneys

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• The average adult has a blood volume of about 5 liters (5-6 litres), though this can range from 4.5 to 5.5 liters.
• Male: About 5.5 liters.
• Female: About 4.5 liters.
• Proportion: Blood makes up roughly 7% of a person's total body weight. 

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• The olfactory bulb is a structure in the brain responsible for processing smells detected by the nose.
• It receives signals from olfactory receptor neurons and sends them to other brain regions for interpretation.
• Location: underside of the frontal lobe of the brain

Last verified on 19-03-2026