Zoology

Tubectomy is the sterilization process in the female that prevents the passage of eggs from reaching the uterus for implantation, and it is a small incision technique. Vasectomy is the sterilization process of the male that prevents the passage of sperms, and it is also the small incision technique. These two methods are known as permanent methods of sterilization or … [Read more...] about Difference Between Tubectomy and Vasectomy

The afferent or sensory nerve transfers the messages or signals from various organs to the spinal cord or brain. In contrast, efferent nerve or motor nerve transfer the messages or signals from the spinal cord or brain to multiple organs. That means their role is opposite, but they work in transferring signals between organs and spinal cord or brain. When you rub your palms, … [Read more...] about Difference Between Afferent and Efferent Neurons

Homologous structures are such structures that do not show exact similarity in their appearance and function but are linked with their common ancestor. On the other hand, analogous structures are such structures that are similar in their function and appearance but do not have any links between their ancestors. The arms of humans, legs of dogs, are the common examples of … [Read more...] about Difference Between Homologous and Analogous Structures

The onset of the first menstrual period in the female adolescent is the menarche, while the termination or end of the menstrual cycle in the females is known as menopause. These are the two significant physical and biological milestone in the female's life. The studies on these events reveal that partially genetic and partially non-genetic factors (environmental factors, … [Read more...] about Difference Between Menarche and Menopause

Dendrite refers to the 'Trees' in Greek, so these are the branched small extension of the nerve cell. Axon refers to the 'axis' in Greek, so axon is the long slender like protrusion of the neuron or nerve cell. Secondly, dendrite receives messages or information or electrochemical impulses from the external environment or other neurons, so they work as the input for the … [Read more...] about Difference Between Dendrite and Axon