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Uses for Urine: The Remarkable Properties and Practical Applications of Human Urine

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By: Mary Earhart

Renal Nephron Structure: The Functional Part of Kidney Anatomy

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By: Diane Ursu

Renal Anatomy: Kidney Structure and Function

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By: Diane Ursu

Renal Anatomy and Physiology: Structure and Function of the Kidneys

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By: Alicia Mae Prater

The Eustachian Tubes: Maintaining Pressure in the Ear

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By: Alicia Mae Prater

Is Aging Inevitable? Gerontology Seeks to Understand the Enigma of Aging

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By: Feature Writer Dennis Holley

What Is A Yawn And Why Do People Yawn? The Evolutionary And Physiological Reasons Behind Yawning

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By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Do Hair And Nails Continue To Grow After Death? What Happens To Fingernails And Hair After A Person Dies

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By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Proteins And Fats Of The Human Body: The Functions Of Amino Acids, Cholesterol, Lipids And Collagen

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By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

The Different Feeding Methods Of Animals: Endocytosis, Filter Feeding, Fluid Feeding And Seizing Prey

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By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

What Is An Endotherm? Endothermic Animals Can Generate Their Own Body Heat

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By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

What Is An Ectotherm? Ectothermic Animals Rely On The Environment For Heat

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By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Why Do Humans And Animals Get Goosebumps? The Reason Why Animals Fluff Up Their Fur Or Feathers

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By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

What Is The Lymphatic System & How Does It Work? The Human Body’s Mechanism For Immunity Against Viruses and Bacteria

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By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Body Works In Art And Science: Gunther Von Hagens’ Latest Exhibit Sparks Controversy

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By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Thermoregulatory Adaptations to Heat in Mammals: How Desert Animals Maintain Body Temperature in Harsh Climates

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By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Osmoregularity Adaptations to Heat in Mammals: Temperature Has One of the Greatest Influences On Animal Metabolism

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By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Digestive And Metabolic Adaptations to Heat: How Desert Animals Use Digestion And Metabolism In Hot Climates

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By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

What Are the Different Parts of the Human Brain? Vital Organ Responsible for Speech, Sight and Movement

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By: Scott Hayden

Anatomy Study for Kinaesthetic Learning Styles: Hands-on and Tactile Resources for Studying the Human Body

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By: Elisabeth Marshall

Planes of Movement and Terms of Position: An Overview of Anatomical Terms of Reference

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By: Elisabeth Marshall

The Amazing Case of Phineas Gage: Significant Changes in Gage's Character

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By: Gwendolyn Cuizon

Growth Factor Can Delay Aging: IGF Receptor Present in Brain Alters Lifespan

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By: Cecile Le Page

What Is Biogerontology? An Overview of a Key New Medical Discipline

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By: Blake Atkinson

What Are the Endocrine Glands? Multiple Specialized Glands Release Important Hormones

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By: Kenneth Rosen

The RAS Exerts Control: Angiotensin II Receptors

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By: Alicia Mae Prater

The Fifth Tastebud: A New Flavor Has Been Added to The Sense of Taste

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By: Alicia Mae Prater

The Parathyroid Glands: The Function and Necessity of the Smallest Endocrine Glands

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Science of Hiccups: The Attempt to Find an Explanation for Singultus

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

Skeletal and Other Muscle Types: Our Bodies Contain Both Voluntary and Involuntary Muscles

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By: Kenneth Rosen

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