Medical Science

Anatomically speaking, the kidney is composed of millions of nephrons  which are also the functional units of the kidney.  Each nephron is composed of a glomerulus and attached to it are tubules.  In the glomerulus of the nephron, filtering of…
Read more

The definition of arthritis is inflammation of a joint or joints. It is useful to distinguish the different categories of arthritis as well as the treatments that exist. 1) Osteoarthritis (OA) – this is the run of the mill form of arthritis that…
Read more

Why do humans attract mosquitoes? Mosquitoes are attracted to certain chemicals that human bodies exude. Each time a person breathes, thousands of chemicals are released from his pores and mouth (e.g. lactic acid, uric acid, and fatty acids). These chemicals…
Read more

The term “brain hemorrhage” implies the rupture of a cerebral blood vessel (usually an artery), leakage of blood into the surrounding brain tissue, and the resulting damage, including the sensory and motor deficits characteristic of stroke as well as seizures….
Read more

The digestive system functions by degrading macromolecules that are ingested in the mouth to its basic constituents whether it is amino acids or glucose or fatty acids.  It does this with the help of enzymes that are secreted in specific…
Read more

Welcome to our guided tour of the human brain. Today we will take a walk through a giant brain and discuss its various functions and parts. There are markers on the walls for the parts of our discussion highlights. Pay…
Read more

All systems, procedures and mechanisms throughout the body function to one ultimate goal; provide for and protect the brain at all cost. It may seem strange, selfish even from a certain stand point, but after extensive thought and research I…
Read more

Urine is formed in human beings in a manner substantially similar to the way urine is produced in similar mammal species. Essentially, it is a liquid manufactured in the kidneys in order to store and then remove from the body…
Read more

Basic Terminology of the Human Heart The human heart is perhaps the most symbolic and intriguing of the organs in the human body. It has been studied to an astounding extent throughout history, yielding some daunting terminology. Many of the…
Read more

Among the brain’s many functions, one of the most famous and interesting is memory. In its most basic definition, memory is simply a long term change caused by a stimulus. Though most people refer to memory as the ability to…
Read more