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Before light can reach the rods and cones of the retina, it must pass through the cornea, aqueous humor, pupil, lens and vitreous humor. The first step in Physiology of Vision is retinal image formation and activation of Photoreceptors. The resulting nerve impulses are then passed to the visual areas of the cerebral cortex. Retinal … Continue reading What is the Physiology of Vision? →

Triacylglycerols (fats and oils) are the concentrated dietary source of fuel, contributing 15-50 % of the body energy requirements. Phospholipids and cholesterol (from animal sources) are also important in nutrition. Major nutritional functions of lipids: Dietary lipids have two major nutritive functions. Supply triacylglycerols that normally constitute about 90 % of dietary lipids which is … Continue reading Know the Nutritional Importance of lipids →

In nature, for a female, getting pregnant and giving birth to a new born is her sole purpose. Its like females are destined to be. One of the greatest things in this world for women is to become a mother. Her care and love for her child is incomparable. The transformation from a girl to … Continue reading What is Menstrual cycle? →