The female reproductive life differs than that of the male by being of specific limited period of time usually between the ages of 12 and 45. While the male reproductive years continue through out life with little decline in his…
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Blood vessels are a network of tubes which transport blood to different parts of our body. They are a part of the circulatory system, along with the Heart. Their purpose is to take blood to and away from heart and…
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The thyroid gland is a small organ located in the front of your neck. It has a relatively simple structure, yet has a complex function in regulating the metabolism of your body. This article will take a look at both…
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The pituitary gland is a small yet very important endocrine gland which lies at the bottom aspect of the brain. It lies immediately below the hypothalamus and there is a connection between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland which is…
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Thyroid hormone is a derivative of the amino acid tyrosine. It has iodine atoms attached to it. Therefore, its biosynthesis requires iodide ions that must be supplied in the diet in the form of tablets. Otherwise Goiter can result in…
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WHAT ARE EAR TUBES? By definition, ear tubes are known as grommets, pressure equalizing (PE) tubes, ventilation tubes, or tympanostomy tubes. They can be made from plastic, Teflon, or metal, and range in size depending on the length of time…
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The human ear is a unique structure in the body because of its specialized function of processing sound waves into electrical signals which are eventually perceived by us as voice. The human ear is like the human eye limited by…
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From time to time, a physician will find a drug that he/she would like to administer to a patient. The problem is that the drug cannot enter the brain. One example is Dopamine. This could help individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s…
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Abraham Maslow was a twentieth century psychologist and the pioneer of “humanistic psychology. His most famous contribution to modern psychology is known as the “Hierarchy of Needs”. It looks like the old food pyramid for healthy eating from the US…
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When an arthritic knee causes pain and stiffness because of the wear and tear on the cartilage, many people turn to a surgical replacement of the knee. A total knee replacement involves resurfacing the end of the femur with a…
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