Cells/Tissues/Membranes
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By: Diane Ursu
Umbilical cord blood is a tissue that contains stem cells. Umbilical cord blood banking can replace bone marrow collection when these cord stem cells are needed. more...
Blood and Circulatory System Functions
By: Lakshmi Ananth
Blood in the circulatory system has functions ranging from oxygen, nutrient and hormone transport to immunity, clotting and even body temperature regulation more...
Protein Structure and Function
By: Diane Ursu
Several molecular interactions affect the structure of a polypeptide. more...
By: Diane Ursu
Cancer begins when there is a mutation to the genetic code that controls cell division. more...
Nephron Structure and Function
Nephrons are the basic structural and functional units of the kidney. They consist of a network of tubules and canals specialized in filtration. more...
By: Sarah Mikula
Many axons of projection neurons in the brain are myelinated, yet in spite of a massive body of research, many of the underlying mechanisms are still unknown. more...
What is a Bruise or Contusion?
By: Roberta Goli
Ever wondered exactly what a bruise is? Here is information on how a bruise occurs, the types of bruises and the various treatments. more...
By: Roberta Goli
The skin covers the entire body and is the first line of defense against infection. Discover the three layers that skin is composed of, and the glands within. more...
By: James Pendleton
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is a package of protein, cholesterol, and fat designed to efficiently transit the watery environment of the bloodstream. more...
The Nature of Cholesterol in Plants and Animals
By: James Pendleton
Everyone has heard of cholesterol but few understand where it comes from and how important this much maligned molecule is for life. more...
The Various Tissues Of The Human Body
By: Roberta Goli
A layer or group of cells that collectively perform a specific function forms tissues. These are the main types of tissues found in the human body and their functions. more...
What Is A Cell? Basic Overview Of An Animal Cell
By: Roberta Goli
All organisms are made up of cells. There are single-celled and multi-celled organisms. Here is a brief overview of what a cell consists of, and some of its functions. more...
What is the Resting Potential of a Neuron?
Neurons are cells specialized to allow our brains to communicate with the rest of the body. The resting potential prepares neurons to send the messages. more...
The Role of Cortisol in Human Physiology
By: James Pendleton
Cortisol is a steroidal hormone produced by the adrenal glands that aids in the adaptation to physical and emotional stress in several ways. more...
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