All the animals present on earth are either Invertebrates or Vertebrates. Invertebrates make up the larger proportion i.e. approx 98% of the total animal kingdom whereas vertebrates are only 2%. The invertebrates are organisms with simple structures and uncomplicated living mechanisms. They are known as invertebrates as they lack the vertebral column or vertebrae to support their body. Invertebrates lack a proper endoskeleton and also a developed nervous system. Contrarily the vertebrates … [Read more...]
Difference Between Yeast and Mould
Both yeast and mould belong to kingdom fungi. But still, they exhibit many differences, including their appearance, habitat, method of reproduction, growth conditions etc. At present, there are around 1500 types of yeast, whereas 400,000 species of moulds are found on earth. On the one hand, the yeasts are unicellular microorganisms with a round or oval-shaped, colourless appearance. Contrastingly the moulds are filamentous, thread-like, multi-coloured fungi. The growth conditions also … [Read more...]
Difference Between Ayurveda and Homeopathy
Ayurveda is defined as the alternative form of medication where drugs made up of vegetables, plant, herbs, and minerals are used for internal and external use. On the other hand, Homeopathy is also considered as alternative medicine that triggers our body's immune system to fight against any disease. The third and the most commonly used form is Allopathy, where treatment is given through the conventional means i.e. drugs made up of the chemical having opposite effect to that of symptoms and thus … [Read more...]
Difference Between Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
The key difference between Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease is that in Ulcerative colitis person usually suffers from abdominal pain, losing weight and superficial inflammation occurs in the innermost linings of the intestinal walls and extended up to colon only; in the Crohn's disease whole Gastrointestinal tract get inflamed right from the top of mouth to the anus. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can occur at any stage of life. However, both the disease share almost the same symptoms … [Read more...]
Difference Between Ecosystem and Community
The basic difference between Ecosystem and Community is that Ecosystem consists of various communities which include living as well as non-living components interacting with each other, whereas interaction of different individuals of populations of different species living in a particular geographical area is called Community. The community consists of only biotic factors only. Our Earth is the only planet comprising life from the microscopic organisms to the large animal.To understand life … [Read more...]
Difference Between Bronchitis and Asthma
Asthma and Bronchitis are both the disorders of respiratory tract but occur due to different reasons with varied symptoms and consequences. Bronchitis leads to the inflammation and swelling of the airway. On the other side, asthma causes the tightening and constriction of the air passage. In both cases, the oxygen intake is reduced. Bronchitis may last longer for more than two years or maybe curedin a couple of weeks. contrarily, asthma cannot be cured permanently and thus remain for a … [Read more...]
Difference Between X-ray and CT Scan
Minor though the significant difference between X-ray and CT scan is that, X-ray is used to detect the fractures and dislocation of bones, it can also detect pneumonia, cancers. On the other hand, CT scan is a kind of advanced X-ray machines used to diagnose the delicate internal organs, injuries carefully, it uses both various X-ray images of the structure, along with the computer and provides the result. Secondly, X-ray machines sometimes fail in diagnosing soft tissues, muscles damage and … [Read more...]
Difference Between Diarrhea and Dysentery
Diarrhea is a disease of small bowels (intestine) due to the bacteria E.coli and results in a watery stool, the patient may or may not accompanied by abdominal pain, cramps, fever. On the other hand, Dysentery affects the colon and results in mucoid, bloody stool which further results in abdominal pain, vomiting, cramp, high fever and weakness, caused by E. coli, Shigella, Salmonella. Secondly, Diarrhea can be cured easily, by giving proper rehydration solutions, taking liquid diet, avoiding … [Read more...]
Difference Between Antibacterial and Antibiotic
Antibiotics are the chemical or physical agent produced naturally or artificially capable of inhibiting and killing the growing microorganisms, but antibacterial substances only work against the bacteria and these antibacterial compounds rather killing those harmful bacteria just help in slowing down their activities. It will not be wrong to say that 'all antibiotics are antibacterial, but all antibacterial is not antibiotics.' As anti means 'against' and bio means 'life,' so antibiotics are … [Read more...]
Difference Between Fracture and Sprain
The fracture is a hard tissue injury thus it affects bones. On the other hand, the sprain is a soft tissue injury and it damages soft ligaments. The fracture is generally due to a break, crack or twist in the bone. Whereas, the sprain occurs due to the overstretching or tearing of the ligaments. A sprain is constrained to some particular regions only; such as ankle, wrist, thumb and knee. Contrarily, the fracture can happen wherever there is a bone in the body. The sprains are not that severe … [Read more...]