Introduction Running raises the heart rate and burns fat and calories, and improves blood cholesterol and glucose levels. All of them are necessary for weight loss. It also improves cardiac health and aerobic endurance. Treadmill running and outdoor running both have benefits and drawbacks. Once you start training seriously, one issue will immediately spring up: […]
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The human respiratory system is involved in transporting oxygen (O2) into the lungs and transporting gaseous waste like carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the human body. This process is known as the gas exchange in the lungs. Each and every organ of the human respiratory system is adapted to carry out its specific function in this complex process.
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Coordination in simple words is the proper communication. This proper communication bridges the receptors (sensory organs) and the effectors (muscles or glands). During coordination messages received from the sensory organs are communicated to the relevant effectors in the human body.
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MRI is a technique used in medicine to visualize the inner structures of the body for diagnosing diseases. This is different from X-rays, CT scans, and PET scans. MRI does not use ionizing radiation which can be harmful to the human body. MRI uses strong magnetic fields as well as radio waves to create images of the inside of the human body.
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Hypothalamus carries out its functions via the pituitary gland. That is because some hormones secreted by the hypothalamus acts on the pituitary gland to secrete pituitary hormones. Some other hypothalamic hormones are stored in the pituitary and secreted from the pituitary according to the needs of the human body.
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Excretory products or else the waste products from cellular reactions are carbon dioxide, water, urea, uric acid, salts, and water vapor. Excretory products are excreted by using the excretory organs.
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Allergy to substances human skin contact is a common problem seen. Eczema or else dermatitis is the medical term for this entity. Though the classification is broad and complex let's focus on a common situation – that is allergy to synthetic rubber footwear.
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The lymphatic system in human beings is a specialized network of vessels that run throughout the body. Just like arteries and veins flow blood in the human body, lymphatic vessels flow a special fluid called lymph. Lymph has its own functions in the human body. Lymphatic vessels ensure the optimum flow of lymph. This lesson is a simplified version of the human lymphatic system, its basic anatomy, and its physiology.
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