Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is found in the cytoplasm of most cells and forms a system of membranes. The membranes form the boundaries of channels that may be arranged in the form of flattened sacs (or cisternae) or of tubules. Because of the presence of the Endoplasmic Reticulum, the cytoplasm is divided into …
Cytoplasm Definition The Cytoplasm of both plant cells and animal cells is the jellylike material formed by 80% of the water that contains a clear liquid portion called the cytosol and various particles of different shapes and sizes; these particles are proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, or electrolytes in nature. It also contains many …
Trichuriasis is a parasitic disease caused by a roundworm known as Trichuris trichiura (commonly called the Whipworm). Trichuriasis Epidemiology Trichuriasis occurs worldwide with higher prevalence in the tropics where the environment is warm and moist (this type of suitable environment is similar to that of Ascaris lumbricoides). More than 1 billion people are affected worldwide. Trichuriasis …
Taenia solium is the pork tapeworm that causes two types of diseases in humans: Taeniasis caused by the adult Taenia solium and Cysticercosis caused by the larvae. Taenia solium is a Platyhelminthes that belongs to the class of Cestodes; this parasite can grow to about 2 to 8 meters in length. The pork tapeworm had two …
Neurocysticercosis is also called cerebral cysticercosis; it is a severe form of cysticercosis that affects the brain when the larvae of Taenia solium forms cysts in the brain. It gives rise to seizures and many other CNS manifestations. Neurocysticercosis Epidemiology Neurocysticercosis is very common in Latin America and it is the commonest cause of …
The process of planning involves decision-making. The planner is faced with a situation where the decision making structure in form of power and authority, significantly influences his effectiveness. The power structure obviously influences the planners work. The methods he adopts, the channels he adopts in presentation of his proposals for adoption and …
Trichuris trichiura (also called Whipworm) is an intestinal nematode or roundworm that causes a disease known as Trichuriasis in Humans. Trichuris trichiura Morphology, Eggs and Characteristics Trichuris trichiura is named as Whipworm because of its structure the adult worms can grow to about 3 to 5cm in length (the females are slightly longer than the males) and have …
What is Toxoplasma gondii? Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite that infects humans as well as many other animals such as pig, sheep and cattle; it is the causative agent of an infectious disease known as Toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasma gondii is one of the organisms that cause the TORCH infections – Toxoplasmosis, Others (such as syphilis, …