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How the Body Works

Simple medical commentary on how the organs of the human body work.

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How the Body Works — Medical Articles (847)

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Do you know about this important vein in the neck? Let's talk about the Jugular Vein 🩺 How the Body Works

Do you know about this important vein in the neck? Let's talk about the Jugular Vein

Have you ever noticed the veins in your neck bulging when someone shouts angrily or lifts a heavy object? Those …

Let's learn about Cholecystokinin, the amazing hormone in our body that signals the brain when the stomach is full. 🩺 How the Body Works

Let's learn about Cholecystokinin, the amazing hormone in our body that signals the brain when the stomach is full.

Have you ever eaten a very oily meal, like a biryani, or something like a spicy curry with coconut milk, or a pi…

What is a genetic mutation? Is it always a bad thing? 🩺 How the Body Works

What is a genetic mutation? Is it always a bad thing?

We all have the appearance and characteristics that we inherit from our parents, right? Some say, "My eyes are e…

Meet the Hidden Vein Inside Your Chest That Keeps Your Heart Working Smoothly! 🩺 How the Body Works

Meet the Hidden Vein Inside Your Chest That Keeps Your Heart Working Smoothly!

Discover the internal thoracic vein, a vital blood vessel in your chest. Learn how it drains deoxygenated blood …

Do you know about this most important vein in the thigh? (Femoral Vein) 🩺 How the Body Works

Do you know about this most important vein in the thigh? (Femoral Vein)

Today we are going to talk about a very important large blood vessel that we all have in our legs, especially in…

Do you feel like you're being electrocuted? Let's talk about adrenaline. 🩺 How the Body Works

Do you feel like you're being electrocuted? Let's talk about adrenaline.

Imagine that you are walking down the street and suddenly a dog jumps out at you, or a bus suddenly comes at you…

The 'black matter' of the brain (Substantia Nigra) - Let's learn about the little hero that controls our movements 🩺 How the Body Works

The 'black matter' of the brain (Substantia Nigra) - Let's learn about the little hero that controls our movements

How many things do we do in a day? We walk, run, pick up something with our hands, pick up a cup, write, look ar…

Adrenal Glands: Let's learn about these little superheroes in our bodies. 🩺 How the Body Works

Adrenal Glands: Let's learn about these little superheroes in our bodies.

Have you ever felt a sudden surge of fear or panic? Or do you feel like you have a sudden surge of strength when…

Let's learn everything about the Pons: the little bridge in our brain! 🩺 How the Body Works

Let's learn everything about the Pons: the little bridge in our brain!

We all know about the big organs in our body. We always talk about things like the heart, lungs, kidneys, and li…

What is the urethra? Let's learn about it simply! 🩺 How the Body Works

What is the urethra? Let's learn about it simply!

We all urinate several times a day, right? It's a normal part of our lives. But have you ever wondered how this …

Let's learn everything about the two little gems of the female body - the ovaries! 🩺 How the Body Works

Let's learn everything about the two little gems of the female body - the ovaries!

As a woman, your ovaries are one of the most amazing organs in your body. We've all heard of them, but not many …

Let's talk simply about the main blood vessel in our body: the Descending Aorta. 🩺 How the Body Works

Let's talk simply about the main blood vessel in our body: the Descending Aorta.

We all know that our heart is the main center that pumps blood throughout the body. Like a water motor. So, the …

Our body's little powerhouse! What is this Adrenal Cortex? 🩺 How the Body Works

Our body's little powerhouse! What is this Adrenal Cortex?

Have you ever wondered how much work these tiny organs inside our bodies do together? Even when we are sleeping,…

The protectors in our bodies: Let's learn everything about antibodies in a simple way! 🩺 How the Body Works

The protectors in our bodies: Let's learn everything about antibodies in a simple way!

Did you know that when we get sick, when we catch a cold, a big battle is going on inside our bodies? Our own bo…

Let's simply learn about the amazing system in our body (Exocrine System) 🩺 How the Body Works

Let's simply learn about the amazing system in our body (Exocrine System)

Imagine sweating on a sunny day. Your mouth starts to salivate when you see a delicious food. We think that thes…

Where do sweat, tears, and saliva come from? Let's talk about Exocrine Glands! 🩺 How the Body Works

Where do sweat, tears, and saliva come from? Let's talk about Exocrine Glands!

We sweat all day long, our mouths drool when we eat, and our eyes shed tears when we feel sad. Although we may t…

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