The pituitary is an oval-shaped, pea-sized gland that sits at the base of your brain and produces a variety of hormones. It is often called the master gland as it controls the function of most oth...
Quite often, we think of the eyes as passive objects rather than body parts that need exercise and nourishment. Eyesight is something that just is - whether it be good or bad - rather than somethi...
It seems strange that scientists would discover a new organ in this day and age, but it just goes to show that we always have more to learn! Meet the interstitium. This tissue is found in the body’...
There are many bodily functions that are influenced by hormones including growth, development, reproduction, puberty, differences between sexes, cell growth, heart rate, the speed that we burn cal...
The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland, located deep in the center of the brain. About the size of a grain of rice, it is a reddish-gray color and is shaped like a pine cone, which is how it g...
Physiology: The Digestive System
Your digestive system works to turn food & liquids into the fuel your body needs. Saliva is formed in your mouth when you see, smell, or think about food and begins to break it down for digestion.
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