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Why insulin is injected and not taken in tablet form/orally?

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 You must have heard people saying I am taking insulin injections ,ever wondered why insulin is given through injections and not in a tablet form!! and wanted to know why? If yes here's the answer  First, let us understand what is insulin and what is it's role in our body? Insulin is a peptide(proteinaceous) hormone , produced by pancreas . • After meal carbohydrates are broken down into glucose and enters the bloodstream resulting in increase blood  sugar level this triggers pancreas to secrete insulin and it regulates blood sugar level by entering into blood. if this mechanism functions properly blood sugar stays in healthy range and if it not it results into disease named DIABETES . Types of diabetes : 1. Type 1 - when pancreas does not produce insulin. 2. Type 2 - Body not responding to insulin properly ( receptors damage ) Now comes the question of the day! why insulin is injected and not taken orally? There are two main reasons 1. Digestion destroys insulin ...
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NEURAL CONTROL AND COORDINATION SHORT NOTES FOR NEET AND CLASS 11

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NEURAL CONTROL AND COORDINATION   SHORT NOTES FOR ( NEET / CLASS 11 ) 1. Central Nervous System (CNS) Component Description Function Brain Protected by cranium Control centre of body Spinal cord Extends from brain Reflex actions & impulse conduction 2. Protection of Brain (Meninges) Layer Position Feature Function Dura mater Outer Tough, collagenous Protection Arachnoid Middle Web-like Forms subarachnoid space Pia mater Inner Thin, vascular Nourishment to brain Subarachnoid space Between arachnoid & pia CSF present Shock absorption 3. Brain Matter Type Location Composition Function Grey matter Outside Cell bodies Processing White matter Inside Myelinated axons Impulse conduction 4. Forebrain Part Function Cerebrum (largest part of brain 85%)   Thinking, memory, intelligence, voluntary actions Corpus callosum Connects two cerebral  hemispheres Hippocampus Memory (short → long term) Amygdala Emotions Thalamus Relay centre for impulses Hypothalamus Temperature,...
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Plant Growth and Regulators short notes NEET/Class 11

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  plant growth and regulators NEET short notes Plants cannot move from place to place like humans, but they still grow, bend, flower, and ripen fruits at the right time. This happens because of special chemicals called Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) or plant hormones . These hormones control: ✅ Growth ✅ Cell division ✅ Flowering ✅ Fruit ripening ✅ Dormancy ✅ Stress responses There are five main plant hormones : Auxin Cytokinin Gibberellin Abscisic Acid (ABA) Ethylene Let’s understand each one in very simple words . 🌱 1. Auxin – The Growth Hormone What is it? Auxin is an indole derivative hormone mainly produced in shoot tips . Precursor Tryptophan Bioassay Avena curvature test Types Natural IAA (Indole Acetic Acid) IBA (Indole Butyric Acid) Synthetic NAA 2,4-D 2,4,5-T Functions Auxin mainly helps in growth and elongation . ✔ Initiates rooting in stem cuttings ✔ Promotes flowering (example: pineapple) ✔ Prevents early...
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INTRODUCTION

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  Here, you will find:  🔹  Easy-to-understand explanations of medical conditions 🔹 Symptoms, causes & prevention tips 🔹  Study-friendly notes for medical students 🔹 Research-based information in simple language 🔹 Awareness articles to help you take control of your health Whether you are a  medical student , a  future doctor , or someone who simply wants to understand  illnesses  better, you’re in the right place. We believe awareness can save lives, and every article here is written with accuracy, clarity, and care. Let’s learn, stay informed, and move toward a healthier future — together🌸
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