Skin
Skin is the largest organ in the body. It covers everyone. But what makes us get skin cancer, sun burn and a tan? When we sit or lie in the sun, why do we get all this? I’m going to tell you how and why.
Find out what are the most active and the hardest working muscles and the smallest and the largest bone, muscle and organ in the human body.
Look here! It;s me, your hair speaking. Are you surprised? You can feel my presence on your scalp. You will also find me on all the major visible surfaces of your body – eyebrows, above lips, cheeks, chin, arm pits etc.
The human body wants blood glucose levels to remain at “normal levels.” Once the glucose concentration in the blood increases, the body releases insulin which help lower the glucose levels. The process is explained HERE.
Curious about your anatomy? Impress you friends by grabbing their ulna and letting them know their manubrium is showing.
Consider the anatomy of the leaf of a C4 plant. In which type of cell – mesophyll or bundle-sheath – would you expect the oxygen-releasing reaction of photosynthesis to occur? Why? Does this localization of oxygen release increase or decrease photorespiration? Why?
The similarities between humans and machines in terms of body construction.
Discover how all these systems work together so that you are to be able to do everything in your everyday life.
The neuro-musculo-skeletal system provides the support structure for the body; the mechanics for movement in order to stand, sit, run, and carry out everyday activities; and the communications network for controlling this system.
List of medical terms about the human body.