The human lung performs functions necessary for survival; such as gas exchange and a gatekeeper function; protecting our body from external hazards. Alveoli, the functional tissue of the lung comprises of type-1 cells, which together with endothelial capillaries, form the…
Brain cells collectively comprise the functional tissue of the brain (1). They are composed of 2 main types of cells, neuronal and glial cells (1). Glial cells can be further divided into astrocytes, ependymal cells, oligodendrocytes and microglia, which play…
The liver is one of the most metabolically active organs in the body. It is involved in digestion, detoxification, nutrient storage, bile production, and the synthesis of many essential proteins. At the center of most of these processes are hepatocytes…