Posterior Pituitary Hormones: How Does the Pituitary Gland Affect You?
Learn more about the posterior pituitary hormones. Which hormones are secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland? What do the hormones from …
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What Are Amino Acids Used for in Humans? Learn About the 20 Amino Acids Humans Need to Survive
What are amino acids used for in humans? These substances serve as the building blocks of protein, leading to the creation of proteins that act as …
Continue ReadingYour Guide to the 11 Human Body Systems and How They Work
The 11 human body systems work together and make it possible to breathe, move, speak, digest food and carry out many other functions. Learn about each …
Continue ReadingPituitary Gland Function: What Does This Tiny Gland Control?
Learn more about pituitary gland function. Why is it called the “master gland”? Which hormones does it secrete?
Continue ReadingHow Does the Circulatory System Work - An Overview
How does the circulatory system work? Find out how the heart and the circulatory system, including the blood vessels involved, function in unison. …
Continue ReadingHow Does the Human Body Maintain Homeostasis? How Chemicals and Organs Work Together to Keep the Body in Balance
Homeostasis is maintained within the body by a complex series of organs and organ systems. Learn more about how they work together to keep our body …
Continue ReadingIntegumentary System Functions: The Body's Shield
The integumentary system of the body serves the main purpose of protecting the body. We will examine the various integumentary system functions. We …
Continue ReadingHuman Growth Hormone Studies Show That hGH Has Use in Treating Several Conditions
Human growth hormone studies show that hGH has several uses in the medical field. Given a bad reputation due to athletic “doping” scandals, human …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Compound Microscope? The Parts and Uses of the Compound Microscope in Medicine
What is a compound microscope? In simple terms, a compound microscope is a high-power microscope that offers greater magnification than a low-power …
Continue ReadingHow the Respiratory System Works: What Should You Know About Your Body?
Learn how to answer the question, “How does the respiratory system work?” Understand more about the change in pressures cause breathing …
Continue ReadingLearn How to Use a Compound Microscope
Learning how to use a compound microscope may seem daunting at first, but really is quite easy. Taking a short amount of time to learn the various …
Continue ReadingOrganelles of Cells and Their Functions
The organelles of cells and their functions are important for the well-being of the cell and for the health of the person. This article describes the …
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