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Comparison between tract and nerve

  Comparison between tract and nerve Nerve Nerve contain bundle of axons (nerve fibers) in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) that transmits signals between the central nervous system (CNS) and other parts of the body. It is the most important part of peripheral nervous system Location: Peripheral nervous system. Structure: Made of axons, connective tissue layers (endoneurium: axon is surrounded by it , perineurium: bundle of axons are surrounded by it, epineurium: whole nerve trunk is surrounded by it), and blood vessels. It gets myelination by Schwann cell   Function: Carries sensory signals to the CNS (afferent) from peripheral part of body or motor signals carry from from the CNS (efferent) to target organs like skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, smooth muscle or glands Example: Sciatic nerve, median nerve, except optic nerve (though optic nerve is technically part of CNS in develop...

Difference between granular and agranular cortex

  Difference between granular and agranular cortex <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3738618711723990"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Granular Cortex (Koniocortex) Description : it is well-developed layer IV (internal granular layer), rich in neuron , known as small granular (stellate) cells. Function : it is done sensory processing (receives input from the thalamus). Example : Primary somatosensory cortex (Brodmann areas 3, 1, 2). Primary visual cortex (Brodmann area 17). Primary auditory cortex (Brodmann areas 41, 42). Agranular Cortex Description : it is poorly developed or absent layer IV, contain neuron with large size known as  large pyramidal cells in layer V. Function : it controls motor function  (sends output to spinal cord and brainstem)...

Difference between codon and anticodon

  Difference between codon and anticodon <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3738618711723990"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Codon Anticodon Codons are trinucleotide units that present in mRNA and codes for a particular amino acid in protein synthesis. Anticodon is trinucleotide units that present in tRNA. It is complementary to the codons in mRNA. Codons transfer the genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosomes where protein synthesis takes place. The anticodons are referred to as the link between the nucleotide sequence of the mRNA and the amino acid sequence of the protein. The codons are present in DNA and RNA. The anticodons are present in the anticodon arm of tRNA. One mRNA comprises a no. of codons. One tRNA contains the only anticodon. ...

Difference between renal sinus and renal hilum

  Difference between renal sinus and renal hilum Renal sinus Renal hilum •       The renal sinus is a cavity within the kidney which is occupied by the renal pelvis, renal calyces, blood vessels, nerves and fat   •       The renal hilum is the entry and exit site for structures servicing the kidneys: vessels, nerves, lymphatics, and ureters.  

Difference between renal lobe and renal lobule

 Difference between renal lobe and renal lobule  Lobe of kidney Lobule of kidney Each medullary pyramid and the associated cortical tissue at its base and sides (one half of each adjacent renal column) constitutes a lobe of the kidney. The lobes of the kidney are further subdivided into lobules consisting of a central medullary ray and surrounding cortical material . the medullary ray containing the collecting duct for a group of nephrons that drain into that duct constitutes the renal secretory

Difference between anterior branch and posterior branch of axillary nerve

Difference between anterior branch and posterior branch of axillary nerve Anterior branch of axillary nerve posterior branch of axillary nerve ·          The  anterior branch  (upper branch) winds around the surgical neck of the humerus beneath the deltoid muscle, with the posterior humeral circumflex vessels. It continues as far as the anterior border of the deltoid to provide motor innervation. The anterior branch also gives off a few small cutaneous branches, which pierce the muscle and supply in the overlaying skin. ·          .   The  posterior branch  (lower branch) supplies the teres minor and the posterior part of the deltoid The posterior branch pierces the deep fascia and continues as the superior (or upper) lateral cutaneous nerve of arm, which sweeps around the post...

Difference between syndactyly and polydactyly

Difference between syndactyly   and polydactyly Polydactyly Syndactyly Polydactyly means having an extra finger and/or toe. It can range from a barely observable, undeveloped digit to a fully developed, functioning digit. When syndactyly and polydactyly are present simultaneously, it is called Polysyndactyly.. Syndactyly is webbing or fusing between the digits (fingers or toes). The digits can be partially fused or fused along their entire length. The severity can range from simple fusion with digits connected only by skin to more complicated fusion with shared nerves, blood vessels, bones, and/or nails. Syndactyly most commonly occurs between the middle two fingers The occurrence of polydactyly varies from 1 in 3,300 to 1 in 630 for American Caucasians and from 1 in 300 to 1 in 100 for American Blacks One in 3,000 children in North America is born with syndactyly. It is more common in boys t...

Difference between Amelia, phocomelia and meromelia

Difference between Amelia, phocomelia and meromelia Amelia Phocomelia Meromelia It is a congenital anomalies characterized by complete absence of all four limbs It is a congenital anomalies characterized by rudimentary hands and feet which are directly attached   to the trunk It is a congenital anomalies characterized by shortening of all three segments of limbs