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Inside the Human Body: Understanding the 11 Body Organ Systems

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Ever wondered how your body's organ systems work? If no, then welcome to the fascinating world of human anatomy! This article will give you a fun and concise overview of your body's major organ systems. Dive into the captivating world of human anatomy as we explore the number of organ system…

How Does the Nervous System Work?

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Ever wondered how does the nervous system work? It is the most complex system in the human body . It consists of a network of more than hundred billion neurons , assisted by many glial cells. Let's find out more about how it functions! How the Nervous System Works? Like the processor in a computer,…

How Does the Lymphatic System Work?

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Curious about how the lymphatic system works? Well, it is part of your immune system. And it is associated with the immune system in such a way that the two systems are almost indifferent. In everyday conversations, you might even hear people use the terms interchangeably. What is the Lymphatic Syst…

How does the Digestive System Work?

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The digestive system is the main functional system in the human body . It helps provide essential energy and nutrients in our body by performing ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion) of the foods, drinks, or anything we ingest. In other words, the digestive system is a series of …

How does the Human Body Cardiovascular System Work?

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In human body, the cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is an organ system of closed tubes (the capillaries, veins, and arteries) powered by a pump (the heart). It carries blood from the heart to all parts of the body and then returns the blood to the heart again. The two-w…

How does the Respiratory System Work?

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The respiratory system is an essential system of the body. It performs the task of gas exchange, allowing oxygen from the air to enter into the blood and releasing carbon dioxide from the blood to exit into the air. In fact, this is the system in your body where the inhalation of oxygen and the exh…

What are the Functions of Neurons?

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Neurons are the structural and functional unit of our nervous system. They are the essential part of the communication system in our brain. Neurons perform all the tasks (sending, receiving and processing) to maintain the communicative action in the nervous system. In fact, our nervous system is s…

Structure of Neurons: Basics You Need to Know

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Basic Component of a Neuron The size and shape of a typical neuron is distinctly different than any other cell in the human body. The diameter of a neuron is between 5 and 150 µm. Like most of the cells in the body, neurons also consist of a cell body. The cell body is the core component of a nerv…

What are Neurons?

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The human body is made up of around 30 trillion cells, with over 200 different cell types. Each type of cells have their own structure and function. Of these, some perform distinctly specialized tasks in the body system. In the nervous system , cells specialized in receiving, transmitting and proces…