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Physiology: Jack-of-All-Trades
Jack-of-All-TradesAnatomy and
PhysiologyThe Digestive SystemStops Along the WayIt's a Long Way DownJack-of-All-TradesRunning Along the TractPancreatic Panacea?What We Do with Our Food
The next…Anatomy and
Physiology: The Circulatory System
The Circulatory SystemAnatomy and
PhysiologyThe Circulatory SystemCells, Bells!Blood Types and GeneticsNow I Know My WBCs
You might remember that blood is a form of connective tissue (widely…salicylate
(Encyclopedia) salicylatesalicylatesəlĭsˈəlātˌ [key], any of a group of analgesics, or painkilling drugs, that are derivatives of salicylic acid. The best known is acetylsalicylic acid, or aspirin.…optometry
(Encyclopedia) optometryoptometryŏptŏmˈətrē [key], eye-care specialty concerned with eye examination, determination of visual abilities, diagnosis of eye diseases and conditions, and the prescription…Gaucher's disease
(Encyclopedia) Gaucher's diseaseGaucher's diseasegōshāzˈ [key], rare genetic disease involving a deficiency of an enzyme, glucocerebrosidase, which normally breaks down certain body glycolipids (i.e…giant clam
(Encyclopedia) giant clam, common name for the largest bivalve mollusk in the world, Tridacna gigas, also known as the bear's paw clam. The giant clam may weigh over 500 lb (225 kg) and attain a…Anatomy and
Physiology: Gas Laws and Breathing
Gas Laws and BreathingAnatomy and
PhysiologyThe Respitory SystemLungs, Bronchi, Trachea, NosePharynxMore Than Just a PipeGas Laws and BreathingVolumes and Volumes
Every chemistry student learns…Anatomy and
Physiology: ECG: Measuring a Beat
ECG: Measuring a BeatAnatomy and
PhysiologyThe HeartAnatomy of the HeartThe Four ChambersThe Heart's Own BloodECG: Measuring a Beat
The electrical conductivity that is an inherent part of the…Anatomy and
Physiology: Sympathetic: Yikes!
Sympathetic: Yikes!Anatomy and
PhysiologyThe Central and Peripheral Nervous SystemsYou've Got Some Nerve!Gyri and SulciThe Control CenterSensory and Motor ControlThalamus: The Switching…Lysippos
(Encyclopedia) LysipposLysipposlīsĭpˈəs [key], fl. late 4th cent. b.c., Greek sculptor, head of the Sicyon school. Hellenistic sculpture was based largely on the style he introduced. In treating the…Trending
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