Anatomy & Physiology
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Umbilical Cord Function and Structure
By: Bridget Coila
Fetal blood circulation depends on an efficient blood supply back and forth between baby and placenta. The umbilical cord performs this function in the womb. more...
In: Nervous System
By: Andy Luttrell
The olfactory system consists of a collection of odor receptors that send a message to the brain when they detect a smell. This is just one of the chemical senses. more...
In: Nervous System
By: Andy Luttrell
The cochlea, a structure in the inner ear, changes sound waves into electrical signals that get sent to the brain. The cochlea also determines the pitch of sounds. more...
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Mary Earhart
Urine contains antibodies, hormones, vitamins and minerals. In emergency situations urine treatment can save lives. Some drugs are made from urine and it has folk uses. more...
In: Nervous System
By: Andy Luttrell
Once light enters the eye, its message is sent to a number of brain parts. These places in the brain construct pictures and tell the body how to respond. more...
How Eyes Tell the Brain What They "See"
In: Nervous System
By: Andy Luttrell
When light enters the eye, specific neurons in the retina must respond to the information and send a message to the brain. This is a process called "phototransduction." more...
The Neurology of Pain Perception
In: Nervous System
By: Andy Luttrell
Feelings of pain are processed differently than other senses. This article explains the basic neurological processing of pain, including pain receptors and brain regions. more...
Muscles of the Female Pelvic Floor
The female pelvic floor is a complex arrangement of layered muscles. more...
Protein Structure and Function
By: Diane Ursu
Several molecular interactions affect the structure of a polypeptide. more...
Molecular Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis
That blood flow affects and exacerbates atherosclerosis is well known, but the molecular mechanisms are still under investigation. more...
By: Diane Ursu
The skeletal system supports and protects the body, creates blood cells, and stores and releases calcium. more...
Anatomy of the Respiratory System
By: Diane Ursu
The respiratory system is comprised of a series of organs that prepare incoming air for gas exchange in the lungs. more...
In: Digestive System
By: Diane Ursu
The digestive system consists of organs that are responsible for breaking down food and absorbing molecules and nutrients that are necessary for cellular function. more...
By: Diane Ursu
Each month, the female reproductive organs work together to prepare for pregnancy. more...
