What Causes Mumps

Mumps

Mumps is a contagious disease in which the salivary glands swell up. The parotid glands, which are located below and in front of the ears, are the chief ones affected. Mumps is caused when these glands are invaded by a virus. And it is spread almost entirely by direct contact with a person who is infected. The … Read more

What Causes Dandruff

What Causes Dandruff

Medical science still does not really know what causes dandruff. Dandruff might be considered a disease of the scalp, which produces small flakes on the scalp and in the hair. The scientific name for this condition is seborrheic dermatitis. There is a great deal of evidence that indicates an infection of some sort is the … Read more

What Are Cells

Cells

Did You Know That You Have Seen Cells Many Times? When a section of orange is broken open, the whole fibers that we see are cells. If the cell walls are broken, the juices will run out. According to scientists, the cell is the building block that makes up all living things. Everything that is … Read more

What Are Birth Marks

Birth Marks

The technical name for a birthmark is “naevus” and it refers to a mole that is present at birth or develops shortly after birth. Medical science still does not know what causes them and no way has been discovered to prevent their appearance. But one thing is known: they are definitely not caused by some … Read more

What Are The Differences Between Phagocytosis And Endocytosis

Phagocytosis and endocytosis are two cellular processes that allow for the uptake of extracellular material. Though both processes work towards this goal, they do so in different ways. Phagocytosis is a process that occurs when an organism engulfs something external to its body such as food particles or bacteria through cell membrane protrusions called pseudopodia. … Read more