Physiology

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Skin Anatomy

Saturday, November 25th, 2006

The skin is one of the largest organs of the body and has many different functions. The skin functions in thermoregulation, protection, metabolic functions and sensation. The skin is divided into two main regions, the epidermis, and the dermis, each providing a distinct role in the overall function of the skin. The dermis is attached [...]

Personality Psychology

Monday, July 17th, 2006

Personality psychology is a branch of psychology which studies personality and individual different processes – that which makes us into a person. One emphasis is on trying to create a coherent picture of a person and all his or her major psychological processes. Another emphasis views it as the study of individual differences. These two [...]

Social Learning Theory

Thursday, July 13th, 2006

Observational learning or social learning is learning that occurs as a function of observing, retaining and replicating behaviour observed in others. It is most associated with the work of psychologist Albert Bandura, who implemented some of the seminal studies in the area and initiated social learning theory.Although observational learning can take place at any stage [...]

Blood Glucose And Diabetes

Tuesday, April 25th, 2006

Picture of Pancreatic beta cell: A type of cell in the pancreas that makes insulin. The pancreas is a fish-shaped organ that stretches across the back of the abdomen behind the stomach. Within the pancreas there are areas that are called the islets of Langerhans. The beta cells constitute the predominant type of cell in [...]