Human Anatomy and Physiology Answers

What does basophil ans eosinophil actually do? Please explain in details.

If the concentration of glucose in the water outside of a cell is higher than the concentration inside

What is the difference between fast and slow muscles? Could you please jot down four points of differences.

What causes tetany? Explain at molecular level.
(I've read an article on Wikipedia about how low extracellular Ca2+ cause involuntary muscle contraction/tetany but I don't get it at all.)

In oxygen dissociation curve , the partial pressure of O2 in tissues which is 40mmHg corresponds to the pO2 in tissue capillaries, similarly the pO2 in alveoli is 100mmHg which corresponds to the pO2 in pulmonary capillaries. Why is it so?

I was studying the functions of Smooth endoplasmic reticulum and encountered a function which says 'In the liver the SER contains large amount of Cyrochrome P450 family enzymes that catalyse detoxification of metabolic waste products,drugs and alcohol.'. My question is why does the body need to detoxify drugs when they are taken for medical purposes?

Briefly explain the digestion process of minerals in human body.

explain the mechanism of digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals separately in human body. state the body parts involved in the digestion and the impact on the nutrient.

How does Hb buffer system maintain a constant pH in blood?

What is tympanic bulla?