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.
The word lymph comes from the Latin word “lympha” which means “water.” It was first described in the 17th century by Olaus Rudbeck and Thomas Bartholin. The lymph system is a network of tissues and...
The term gut-brain is a fairly new and growingly popular term. Studies are beginning to reveal a deep connection between gut health and mental function, pointing the way for tremendous revelations...
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