Anatomy
The human body and medical science
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Anatomy
Genetic ratios of muscle fiber types determine if you are a natural sprinter
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Anatomy
The heart muscle receives its own blood supply only when it is resting
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Anatomy
Your kidneys filter your entire blood volume more than thirty times every day
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Anatomy
A pea-sized region of the brain serves as the body’s primary thermostat
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Anatomy
The cerebellum contains eighty percent of your neurons despite its small size
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Anatomy
Light must pass through layers of neurons before reaching your eyes' photoreceptors
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Anatomy
The human skin sheds and replaces its entire outer layer every month
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Anatomy
The human liver can regrow to its full size from just a quarter of its mass
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Anatomy
The pancreas functions as two separate organs for digestion and blood sugar control
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Anatomy
The spleen acts as a biological quality control center by destroying old blood cells
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Anatomy
The primary training ground for your immune cells shrinks as you age
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Anatomy
The pineal gland often develops calcium deposits that are visible on brain scans
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Anatomy
The adrenal glands maintain blood pressure by chemically managing salt levels
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Anatomy
The master gland of the endocrine system is controlled by pulses of electricity
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Anatomy
The thyroid gland is the only part of the body that uses iodine
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