The human body relies on an internal thermostat, primarily governed by the hypothalamus, to maintain a stable temperature around 37 degrees Celsius. But this balance is challenged in hot and humid ...

THE third part of Professor Walmsley's “Manual of Practical Anatomy “is devoted to the dissection of the head and neck, for which a period of about ten weeks is suggested. The usual order of ...

From the skull to the smallest bone in your pinky toe, the skeleton acts as internal scaffolding to give stability to the body, and forms protective cocoons around important organs. Despite their ...

Still, cyanide is highly lethal and is toxic at certain doses. How does the human body regulate internal cyanide levels to prevent toxicity? An enzyme, rhodanese, plays a critical role in toxicity ...

There are 2 distinct sources that supply blood to the liver, including the following: Oxygenated blood flows in from the hepatic artery Nutrient-rich blood flows in from the hepatic portal vein The ...