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Physiology: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves
Spinal Cord and Peripheral NervesAnatomy and
PhysiologyThe Central and Peripheral Nervous SystemsYou've Got Some Nerve!Gyri and SulciThe Control CenterSensory and Motor ControlThalamus: The…mastectomy
(Encyclopedia) mastectomymastectomymăstĕkˈtəmē [key], surgical removal of breast tissue, usually done as treatment for breast cancer. There are many types of mastectomy. In general, the farther the…senility
(Encyclopedia) senilitysenilitysənilˈətē [key], deterioration of body and mind associated with old age. Indications of old age vary in the time of their appearance. Stooped posture, wrinkled skin,…sleep apnea
(Encyclopedia) sleep apnea, episodes of interrupted breathing during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder in which relaxation of muscles in the throat repeatedly close off the airway…trichinosis
(Encyclopedia) trichinosistrichinosistrĭkˌĭnōˈsĭs [key] or trichiniasistrichinosistrĭkˌĭnīˈəsĭs [key], parasitic disease caused by the roundworm Trichinella spiralis. It follows the eating of raw or…Anatomy and
Physiology: Neurons
NeuronsAnatomy and
PhysiologyThe Nervous SystemThe Great DivideSupport StaffNeuronsConnecting with SynapsesYou've Got Potential
Okay, slow down. Axons? Dendrites? Cell bodies? Remember, neural…Anatomy and
Physiology: Out of Breath?
Out of Breath?Anatomy and
PhysiologyThe Structure of the Muscles and Muscle CellsAll Parts, Big and SmallThe Neuromuscular JunctionYou've Fallen into My Treppe!Sliding Home with SarcomeresOut of…Anatomy and
Physiology: Connecting with Synapses
Connecting with SynapsesAnatomy and
PhysiologyThe Nervous SystemThe Great DivideSupport StaffNeuronsConnecting with SynapsesYou've Got Potential
Synapses have all the fun. The axons and dendrites…Anatomy and
Physiology: You've Fallen into My Treppe!
You've Fallen into My Treppe!Anatomy and
PhysiologyThe Structure of the Muscles and Muscle CellsAll Parts, Big and SmallThe Neuromuscular JunctionYou've Fallen into My Treppe!Sliding Home with…Exploding Exercise Myths
Getting Americans off the couch and onto their feet could save an estimated 200,000 lives a year, says the surgeon general. Yet most of us are either sedentary or only minimally active.…Trending
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