Category: Veterinary Physiology

What is an ECG? An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. It provides a graphic representation of the…

Understanding Cardiac Action Potentials Cardiac action potentials are the electrical signals that trigger heart contractions. These signals arise from the movement of ions across the…

Introduction to Cardiac Muscle Energy Cardiac muscle, or myocardium, is unique. Unlike skeletal muscle, which can be controlled voluntarily, cardiac muscle functions involuntarily. It contracts…

Introduction to Erythropoiesis Erythropoiesis occurs primarily in the bone marrow and involves multiple steps that transform stem cells into mature erythrocytes. The entire process takes…

Understanding Nucleus Degradation in Animals Nucleus degradation is a vital biological process that occurs in various animal cells, especially during programmed cell death (apoptosis) and…

The Importance of Hemoglobin Hemoglobin is essential for aerobic respiration, which powers cellular metabolism. Beyond transporting oxygen, it also carries carbon dioxide from tissues back…

What Are Reticulocytes? Reticulocytes are young red blood cells that have just been released from the bone marrow. They still contain ribosomal RNA, which gives…

Introduction to Albumins Albumins are vital proteins found in the blood of animals. They play a crucial role in maintaining various physiological functions. Understanding albumins…

Introduction to Plasma Proteins Plasma proteins account for about 7% of the total organic molecules in blood plasma. They are primarily synthesized in the liver…

Introduction to Globulins Globulins are a group of proteins that are soluble in salt solutions but not in water. They are classified into three main…