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Alveoli vs Alveolus   The word alveoli mean small cavities or pits. In the lungs, they refer to the terminal dilatation of tiny air passages, and in the oral cavity, they are the sockets within the jawbone in which the roots of teeth are set. This article describes the structure and the arrangement of the... 

Amnion vs Chorion | Development, Location and Functions   Both amnion and chorion are extra embryonic membranes that protect the embryo and provide it with nutrients for the growth and development throughout the intrauterine life. Amnion is the inner layer that surrounds the amniotic cavity while chorion is the... 

Artery vs Vein   Circulatory system comprises blood vessels and the heart. Arteries and the veins are the two basic types of blood vessels that deliver blood to and from the heart. They both look like tubes, but they are adopted structurally and functionally to perform their own task. This article points out the... 

Abdomen vs Abdominal Cavity   It has been a common mistake by many that both abdomen and abdominal cavity being referred as the same unit. A nonprofessional or a common person could refer these two as the same thing, and there cannot be many problems, as well. However, technically or anatomically there is... 

Catabolism vs Anabolism   The knowledge about metabolic processes of the body among the people is mostly on the lower side due to the complexity, and anabolism and catabolism are two of those important processes. Because of the inadequate understanding about these processes, the two terms could easily confuse anyone.... 

Pharynx vs Larynx   Many people very often confusingly refer pharynx as larynx and vice versa, as both those organs are located closely and sound a little similar. However, these two differ from each other in many aspects. As a starting point, the larynx associates mainly with the nervous system and the respiratory... 

Esophagus vs Trachea | Oesophagus vs Trachea   Esophagus (or Oesophagus) and trachea are two very different parts or organs belong to two distinctive systems of the body. Oesophagus is a part of the alimentary tract while trachea is a main part of the respiratory system, but both these organs function as connectors... 

Capillaries vs Veins Veins and capillaries are two different types of vessels but often mistakenly used terms. Therefore, a proper understanding is necessary about these important parts of the circulatory system to avoid mistakes. Usually, oxygenated blood travels through main arteries, divides into specific... 

Antigen vs Antibody The core understanding of immunology, as well as some aspects of microbiology, pathology, and dermatology is based on the understanding of the core concepts of antibody and antigen reactions. These are the building blocks of vast bases for knowledge and newly developing technologies to combat... 

Circulatory System vs Lymphatic System The circulatory system is the most important system of the body as it ensures the exchange of substances between all the tissues of the body and the external environment, and the transport of various substances from one bodily organ to another. William Harvey was the first... 

Red Blood Cell vs White Blood Cell Blood is a complex connective tissue. It consists of two components (i) Plasma (ii) blood cells. The plasma is a viscous alkaline fluid constituting about 55% of blood. Almost 45% of the blood volume consists of blood cells. There are of two types of blood cells, which are red... 

Eccentric vs Concentric Eccentric and Concentric are two words that are often confused in terms of their meanings and connotations. The two words are related to the contractions of the muscle. They are both types of isotonic contraction. When the muscle shortens to move a load then the muscle undergoes concentric... 

Axial vs Appendicular The human skeletal system is composed of individual and attached bones, with the support of ligaments, muscles, tendons, and cartilage. The skeletal system has supportive, protective and locomotive functions. The primary component, the bones, is made up of crystallized calcium minerals arranged... 

Plasma vs Serum A common misconception among people is that plasma and serum is the same thing. They are two different substances with a common precursor solution and containing constituents, which makes them unique and required for various medical procedures. The common precursor is blood, and the level of purification... 

Male vs Female Brains It has been studied and discovered that the male and female brains start to demonstrate changes since the foetal ages. As early as 26 weeks from the fertilization of the sperm and egg, male and female brains demonstrate differences in thickness of the bridge of nerves that connects left... 

Compact Bone vs Spongy Bone | Cortical vs Spongy Bone Bones are hard organs inside our bodies that make up our skeletal system. They serve the purpose of protecting our bodies and provide a structure and shape to our bodies. Bones are important as they produce red and white blood cells and also provide place for...