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INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY

Introduction

Cell biology

Anatomy

Histology

Physiology

Biochemistry

Genetics

Biotechnology

Biophysics

CELL STRUCTURE & FUNCTION

Introduction

Types of cell

Diversity in cell structure

Cell membrane

Cell membrane functions

Active transport

Passive transport

Structure of cell

CELL COMPONENTS

Plasma membrane

Cytoplasm

Nucleus

Endoplasmic reticulum

Golgi complex

Lysosomes

Peroxisomes

Mitochondria

Ribosomes

Centrosome and centrioles

CELL CYCLE & CELL DIVISION

Cell cycle

Cell division

Mitosis

Significance of mitosis

Meiosis

Significance of meiosis

GENETICS

Chromosomes

Structure of chromosomes

Types of Chromosomes based on the position

Function of chromosomes

Human blood groups and Rh factors

Genetic Diseases

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Digestive system

Gastrointestinal tract

Liver and gall bladder

Pancreas

Process of digestion

CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

Cardiovascular system

Structure of heart

Types of circulation

Conduction system of heart

Blood vessels

Mechanism of heart

Blood pressure

Heart beat

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Introduction

The parts of respiratory system

Conducting part

Lungs

Alveoli

Diaphragm

Mechanism of respiration

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

Introduction

The Kidneys

Nephron

The bladder

The Urethra

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Introduction

Neurons

Types of neurons

Structure of multipolar neuron

Nerve impulse

Conduction of nerve impulse

Synaptic transmission

Neurotransmitters

Parts of Nervous system

Central nervous system

Peripheral nervous system

Parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS)

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Introduction

Male reproductive system

Female Reproductive System

Embryology

SPECIAL SENSE ORGANS

Sense organs

Nose or olfactory sense organ

Ear or auditory sense organ

Eye or Sense of sight

Functions of different parts of the eye

Tongue and Sense of taste

Skin and Sense of touch

GLANDS

Types of Glands

Pituitary gland

Thyroid gland

Parathyroid glands

Kidneys

Islets of Langerhans in the Pancreas

Testes in males

Ovaries in females

Placenta

Thymus

Pineal body (Pineal gland)

Stomach and Small Intestine (Gastrointestinal hormones)

Heart

Hypothalamus

An Overview of the Hormonal Action

BACTERIA

Introduction

Structure of bacteria

Cytoplasm

Flagella

Types of bacteria according to their shape

Bacteria cell division

The bacterial growth curve

BACTERIAL DISEASES

Plague

Pneumonia

Tetanus

Typhoid

Tuberculosis

VIRUSES

Introduction

Structure of a virus

Lifecycle of viruses

Classification and diseases

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