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An Overview Of Human Skin

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...

LDL Cholesterol

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?

By: Adrienne Larocque

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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