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White Matter vs Gray Matter   Both white matter and gray matter are terms that relate with the cells of the brain. A cross section of a brain will show these cells in their respective colours, and they are so named as white and gray matter. However, the two types of brain tissues become white and gray after... 

Neural vs Neuronal   Nervous system is one of the very important organ systems in our bodies. One could argue it is the most evolved organ system of human beings because man has always moved a few steps ahead with the brain functioning, being the most intelligent species on planet earth. Scientists assume... 

Lung Volume vs Lung Capacity   Respiration can be stated simply as the process of up taking oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from the cells of the body. The gas exchange and the cellular respiration are the main categories of it. The human respiratory system is well designed to the process of gas exchange.... 

Left vs Right Kidney   Kidneys are a pair of organs that lie on either side of the vertebral column, and are located in the posterior abdominal wall underneath the diaphragm. Each kidney is about 11 to 14 cm in length, about 6cm in width and about 3cm in thickness. Each kidney contains millions of its functional... 

Femur vs Humerus   Bone is a type of connective tissue that arranges to make the bony framework together with tendons and ligaments. This framework is referred to as skeletal system of an animal. The bones are mainly composed of living cells called osteoblasts, and a fiber rich matrix. The main functions... 

Left Heart vs Right Heart   The human heart is a muscular, four chambered heart consisting of two ventricles and two atria. It is about the size of fist, and is located posterior to the sternum and anterior to the vertebral column in the rib cage. The muscles of the heart are mainly made up of cardiac muscles of... 

Pulmonary vs Systemic Circuit   The human cardiovascular system has a four-chambered heart that pumps blood through a network of blood vessels using two major circuits called pulmonary and systemic circuits. Oxygen-poor blood pumped out of the heart’s right ventricle travels through the pulmonary circuit.... 

Jejunum vs Ileum   The small intestine is made up of three parts including duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Duodenum is the first part followed by jejunum and ileum. Jejunum and ileum lie in the middle of the abdominal cavity framed by the large intestine. There is no such natural line of separation to distinguish... 

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...