Latest Contributing Articles
Nov 27, 2009
Focus in the Midst of Distraction: Gamma Waves, Your Brain and Concentration
In: Nervous System
By: Marjorie McAtee
Nov 23, 2009
The Human Skin: Structure, Function, and Protection
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Jeffrey Willett
Nov 23, 2009
Peristalsis in Intestine for Digestion: Gastrointestinal Peristaltic Waves, Intestinal Motility & Absorption
In: Digestive System
By: Lakshmi Ananth
Nov 21, 2009
Umbilical Cord Stem Cells: Cord Blood Transplants Replace Bone Marrow Transplants
In: Cells/Tissues/Membranes
By: Diane Ursu
Nov 19, 2009
Blood and Circulatory System Functions: Blood for Oxygen (O2) & Nutrient Transport, Immunity & Coagulation
In: Cells/Tissues/Membranes
By: Lakshmi Ananth
Nov 16, 2009
EKG - Diagnostic Tool for Heart Disease: Electrocardiogram (ECG) in Heart Health, Heart Attack, Heart Failure
In: Cardiovascular System
By: Lakshmi Ananth
Nov 14, 2009
Two Different Colored Eyes Condition: Heterochromia of the Eye
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Thomas Wyatt
Nov 10, 2009
Sinus Anatomy, Sinus Problems & Sinusitis Basics: Understanding Sinus Pain, Sinus Headache & Sinus Pressure Relief
In: Respiratory System
By: Lakshmi Ananth
Nov 8, 2009
Cerebellum – Balance & Motor Control in Brain: Brain Centre for Movement Control, Equilibrium & Muscle Tone
In: Nervous System
By: Lakshmi Ananth
Nov 5, 2009
Umbilical Cord Function and Structure: The Organ that Controls Fetal Blood Circulation
In: Reproductive System
By: Bridget Coila
Nov 3, 2009
The Sense of Smell: Understanding the Olfactory System
In: Nervous System
By: Andy Luttrell
Nov 2, 2009
How the Ear Works: Understanding the Sense of Hearing in the Cochlea
In: Nervous System
By: Andy Luttrell
Nov 2, 2009
New Neuronal Growth in the Adult Brain: How Learning Can Save Brain Cells
In: Nervous System
By: David Olle
Nov 1, 2009
Uses for Urine: The Remarkable Properties and Practical Applications of Human Urine
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Mary Earhart
Oct 31, 2009
How Vision Works in the Brain: How Information from the Eyes is Processed by the Brain
In: Nervous System
By: Andy Luttrell
Oct 30, 2009
How Eyes Tell the Brain What They "See": The Function of Rods and Cones in the Retina
In: Nervous System
By: Andy Luttrell
Oct 28, 2009
The Neurology of Pain Perception: How the Brain Feels Pain with Nociception
In: Nervous System
By: Andy Luttrell
Oct 24, 2009
Muscles of the Female Pelvic Floor: Anatomy of the Perineum and Pelvic Diaphragm
In: Skeletal/Muscular System
By: Elisabeth Marshall
Oct 22, 2009
Protein Structure and Function: Polypeptides and Molecular Interactions
In: Cells/Tissues/Membranes
By: Diane Ursu
Oct 19, 2009
Molecular Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis: Integrating Mechanical Cues into Biological Signals
In: Cardiovascular System
By: Nur Aida Abdul Rahim
Oct 14, 2009
Functions of Bone: Human Skeletal System Physiology
In: Skeletal/Muscular System
By: Diane Ursu
Oct 13, 2009
Anatomy of the Respiratory System: The Airways and Lungs
In: Respiratory System
By: Diane Ursu
Oct 13, 2009
Parts of the Digestive System: Organs Used for Digestion
In: Digestive System
By: Diane Ursu
Oct 11, 2009
Female Pelvic Anatomy: Reproductive Organs of Women
In: Reproductive System
By: Diane Ursu
Oct 11, 2009
Sensory Receptors: Nerve Cell Stimulation and Sensation
In: Nervous System
By: Diane Ursu
Oct 11, 2009
What Is Cancer? Cell Mutation and Uncontrolled Cell Reproduction
In: Cells/Tissues/Membranes
By: Diane Ursu
Oct 10, 2009
Peripheral Blood Flow Through the Veins: Mechanisms for Venous Return to the Heart from the Arms and Legs
In: Cardiovascular System
By: Diane Ursu
Oct 10, 2009
Renal Nephron Structure: The Functional Part of Kidney Anatomy
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Diane Ursu
Oct 10, 2009
Renal Anatomy: Kidney Structure and Function
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Diane Ursu
Sep 26, 2009
Renal Anatomy and Physiology: Structure and Function of the Kidneys
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Alicia Mae Prater
Sep 25, 2009
Nephron Structure and Function: The Basic Unit of the Kidney
In: Cells/Tissues/Membranes
By: Alicia Mae Prater
Sep 24, 2009
The Different Blood Vessels: Arteries, Veins, and Capillaries
In: Cardiovascular System
By: Alicia Mae Prater
Sep 22, 2009
Physical and Cultural Uses of the Tongue: Organ of Taste, Vehicle of Speech
In: Digestive System
By: Jeffrey Donaldson
Sep 22, 2009
The Eustachian Tubes: Maintaining Pressure in the Ear
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Alicia Mae Prater
Sep 20, 2009
The Stages of Myelination: A Summary of the Series of Events in Myelin Ensheathment of Axons
In: Cells/Tissues/Membranes
By: Sarah Mikula
Sep 17, 2009
Basic Heart Terminology: Understanding Cardiology Terms
In: Cardiovascular System
By: Alicia Mae Prater
Sep 17, 2009
Plantar Fasciitis – A Painful Affair: Ankle Pain and Ways to Get Rid of It
In: Skeletal/Muscular System
By: Jitendra Rathod
Sep 14, 2009
What is a Hermaphrodite? When Gender Testing Determines a Person is Both Male and Female
In: Reproductive System
By: Jenny Evans
Sep 14, 2009
How the Retina Works: Vision Begins with a Highly Ordered Series of Nerve Cells in the Eye
In: Nervous System
By: Kenneth Rosen
Sep 12, 2009
The Spinal Column: Vertebrae Protect the Spinal Cord and Support the Head
In: Skeletal/Muscular System
By: Kenneth Rosen
Sep 11, 2009
Muscles of Inspiration: Overview of the Muscular Causes of Breathing In
In: Skeletal/Muscular System
By: Elisabeth Marshall
Sep 7, 2009
What Is Myelin? Many Nerve Cell Axons Have Specialized Insulation
In: Nervous System
By: Kenneth Rosen
Sep 6, 2009
How Balance and Posture Are Maintained: Receptors in The Vestibular Apparatus And Elswhere Keep us Upright
In: Nervous System
By: John Richard Roberts
Aug 21, 2009
Bony Anatomy of the Pelvis and its Joints: How the Pelvic Bones are Joined Together
In: Skeletal/Muscular System
By: Elisabeth Marshall
Jul 30, 2009
Is Aging Inevitable? Gerontology Seeks to Understand the Enigma of Aging
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Dennis Holley
Jul 25, 2009
Glial Cells in the Brain: The Structure and Function of Glia
In: Nervous System
By: Sarah Mikula
Jul 21, 2009
Testing Scapulohumeral Rhythm: How to Assess Movement Patterns in the Shoulder Girdle
In: Skeletal/Muscular System
By: Elisabeth Marshall
Jul 20, 2009
Understanding the Human Brain: The Importance of Connectional Aspects of the Brain
In: Nervous System
By: Sarah Mikula
Jul 16, 2009
What is a Bruise or Contusion? The Phases of Bruising and the Treatment and Types of Bruises
In: Cells/Tissues/Membranes
By: Roberta Goli
Jul 4, 2009
What Is A Yawn And Why Do People Yawn? The Evolutionary And Physiological Reasons Behind Yawning
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Roberta Goli
Jun 24, 2009
Common Diseases Of The Respiratory System: Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis And Lung Cancer
In: Respiratory System
By: Roberta Goli
Jun 24, 2009
What Is A Muscle Cramp? Relief And Treatment Of Muscular Cramping
In: Skeletal/Muscular System
By: Roberta Goli
Jun 22, 2009
Is a Wandering Mind a Bad Thing? Zoning Out May be Crucial to Leading a Balanced Life
In: Nervous System
By: Dennis Holley
Jun 20, 2009
Manipulating Memory: New Discoveries May Allow Memory to be Alterated and Even Erased
In: Nervous System
By: Dennis Holley
Jun 19, 2009
Do Hair And Nails Continue To Grow After Death? What Happens To Fingernails And Hair After A Person Dies
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Roberta Goli
Jun 19, 2009
An Overview Of Human Skin: The Glands Of The Epidermis, Dermis And Subcutaneous Layers Of Skin
In: Cells/Tissues/Membranes
By: Roberta Goli
Jun 18, 2009
The Structure And Function Of Neurons: How Nerves Transmit Messages To The Brain
In: Nervous System
By: Roberta Goli
Jun 17, 2009
Proteins And Fats Of The Human Body: The Functions Of Amino Acids, Cholesterol, Lipids And Collagen
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Roberta Goli
Jun 15, 2009
Why Do People Get Ice Cream Headaches? Understanding and Preventing Ice Cream or Brain Freeze Headaches
In: Nervous System
By: Roberta Goli
Jun 15, 2009
How Humans' Taste Buds Work: Tasting The Difference Between Sweet, Sour, Salty and Bitter Flavors
In: Nervous System
By: Roberta Goli
Jun 14, 2009
How Do Humans Hear? Converting External Sounds to Auditory Signals
In: Nervous System
By: Kenneth Rosen
Jun 13, 2009
What Is the Pupil and How Does It Change Size? How Your Eyes and Brain Control Light Intensity on Your Retina
In: Nervous System
By: Kenneth Rosen
Jun 13, 2009
Anatomy of the Rotator Cuff: Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, and Subscapularis
In: Skeletal/Muscular System
By: Elisabeth Marshall
Jun 12, 2009
LDL Cholesterol: Characteristics of "Bad Cholesterol"
In: Cells/Tissues/Membranes
By: James Pendleton
Jun 11, 2009
The Nature of Cholesterol in Plants and Animals: Origin, Structure, and Function
In: Cells/Tissues/Membranes
By: James Pendleton
Jun 10, 2009
The Various Tissues Of The Human Body: Function Of Connective, Epithelial, Muscular & Nervous System Tissue
In: Cells/Tissues/Membranes
By: Roberta Goli
Jun 10, 2009
The Different Feeding Methods Of Animals: Endocytosis, Filter Feeding, Fluid Feeding And Seizing Prey
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Roberta Goli
Jun 9, 2009
What Is An Endotherm? Endothermic Animals Can Generate Their Own Body Heat
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Roberta Goli
Jun 9, 2009
What Is An Ectotherm? Ectothermic Animals Rely On The Environment For Heat
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Roberta Goli
Jun 5, 2009
Bony Anatomy of the Shoulder Girdle: Scapula, Humerus, Clavicle, and the Joints of the Shoulder
In: Skeletal/Muscular System
By: Elisabeth Marshall
Jun 1, 2009
Why Do Humans And Animals Get Goosebumps? The Reason Why Animals Fluff Up Their Fur Or Feathers
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Roberta Goli
Jun 1, 2009
What Is The Lymphatic System & How Does It Work? The Human Body’s Mechanism For Immunity Against Viruses and Bacteria
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Roberta Goli
May 29, 2009
Neural Signal Transduction: How many Types and Functions of Synapses are in the Brain?
In: Nervous System
By: Sarah Mikula
May 27, 2009
How The Human Eye Sees: The Optic Path of Vertebrate Eyes
In: Nervous System
By: Roberta Goli
May 27, 2009
How Does The Human Eye Move? The Six Orbital Eye Muscles That Govern Movement
In: Skeletal/Muscular System
By: Roberta Goli
May 23, 2009
Body Works In Art And Science: Gunther Von Hagens’ Latest Exhibit Sparks Controversy
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Roberta Goli
May 23, 2009
What Is Vomiting And Why Do We Vomit? The Reasons Why Humans And Animals Throw Up
In: Digestive System
By: Roberta Goli
May 23, 2009
Why Do People Need Sleep? Humans Require Around 7–8 hours Of Rest Every Day
In: Nervous System
By: Roberta Goli
May 23, 2009
What Is A Cell? Basic Overview Of An Animal Cell: Cells Are The Fundamental Basis Of All Organisms
In: Cells/Tissues/Membranes
By: Roberta Goli
May 22, 2009
Thermoregulatory Adaptations to Heat in Mammals: How Desert Animals Maintain Body Temperature in Harsh Climates
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Roberta Goli
May 22, 2009
Osmoregularity Adaptations to Heat in Mammals: Temperature Has One of the Greatest Influences On Animal Metabolism
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Roberta Goli
May 22, 2009
Digestive And Metabolic Adaptations to Heat: How Desert Animals Use Digestion And Metabolism In Hot Climates
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Roberta Goli
May 20, 2009
What Are the Different Parts of the Human Brain? Vital Organ Responsible for Speech, Sight and Movement
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Scott Hayden
May 18, 2009
Anatomy Study for Kinaesthetic Learning Styles: Hands-on and Tactile Resources for Studying the Human Body
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Elisabeth Marshall
May 15, 2009
Planes of Movement and Terms of Position: An Overview of Anatomical Terms of Reference
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Elisabeth Marshall
Apr 14, 2009
Human Skeletal Joints are Mostly Freely-Moving: Humans Have Synovial, Semi-movable, and Fixed Joints
In: Skeletal/Muscular System
By: Megan Worley
Apr 12, 2009
What is the Resting Potential of a Neuron? Polarization of Resting Neurons Prepares Them to Transmit Impulses
In: Cells/Tissues/Membranes
By: Adrienne Larocque
Apr 1, 2009
The Role of Cortisol in Human Physiology: Crucial for Stress Adaptation, Metabolism, and Reducing Inflammation
In: Cells/Tissues/Membranes
By: James Pendleton
Mar 29, 2009
The Cranial Nerves: Anatomy and Physiology
In: Nervous System
By: Alicia Mae Prater
Mar 22, 2009
The Dangers of Eating Too Much Licorice: How Eating a Lot of Licorice can Cause High Blood Pressure
In: Cardiovascular System
By: Roberta Goli
Mar 18, 2009
Frankincense Could Be Remedy For Bladder Cancer: Scientists Say Findings Would Lead To Cheaper Treatment
In: Cells/Tissues/Membranes
By: Carmel Snyder
Mar 12, 2009
Bone Structure and Growth: Inside the Skeletal System
In: Skeletal/Muscular System
By: Megan Worley
Mar 7, 2009
How Do Nerve Cells Communicate: Nerves Use Ion Flux to Make Information Flow
In: Nervous System
By: Kenneth Rosen
Mar 2, 2009
The Amazing Case of Phineas Gage: Significant Changes in Gage's Character
In: Anatomy & Physiology (general)
By: Gwendolyn Cuizon
Feb 11, 2009
Prostacyclin: Creation and Protective Properties of PGI2
In: Cells/Tissues/Membranes
By: James Pendleton
Feb 11, 2009
Researchers Propose Reading Thoughts Remotely: Study Concludes It Is Possible To Read a Person's Mind Remotely
In: Nervous System
By: Daniel Gansle
Jan 12, 2009
The Mechanics of The Neck and Skull: This Structure Protects The Most Vital Organs in The Body
In: Skeletal/Muscular System
By: Phil Benson
Jan 8, 2009
Human Heart Valves: The Anatomy and Pathology
In: Cardiovascular System
By: Alicia Mae Prater
Jan 3, 2009
Cholecystokinin: CCK, A Crucial Role in Digestion and Satiety
In: Digestive System
By: James Pendleton
Dec 28, 2008
How Does Muscle Contract? Specialized Proteins in Muscle Do the Work that Leads to Contraction
In: Skeletal/Muscular System
By: Kenneth Rosen
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