The human skeletal system has significant functions. It is crucial for our body’s well-being. Anatomical Location The human skeletal system is regarded as the framework of the body. Hence it is located anterior to several organs. The bones which are positioned in the upper part of the body functions as a protective cage for organs […]
Heart is the organ which pumps blood throughout the body through the vessels of the circulatory system. This helps in supplying oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and also helps in removing carbon dioxide and other wastes. The heart is located in the center of our chest. It is placed slightly to the left of […]
Even the skin is an excretory organ in the human body! Sweat is considered a waste of our body. In this blog article, let us study the human excretory system in detail. Parts Living organisms generate waste in their bodies which has to be expelled. Basically, the human excretory system is responsible for waste generation […]
Binomial nomenclature is the biological system of naming organisms. The name is composed of two terms- the first term is called the “genus” and the second term is called the “species”. The first letter of the genus name is written in capital letter and the species name is completely written in small letters. The scientific […]
Green plants and certain living organisms utilize light energy for converting water and carbon dioxide into simple sugars. This process is called photosynthesis. It helps plants in manufacturing their own food which is important for their growth. Oxygen which is released as the by-product is used by several organisms for respiration. Photosynthesis takes place in […]
What is the human digestive system? The digestive system includes the digestive tract and other organs which help the body in breaking down and absorbing food. It comprises a long, twisting tube which starts from the mouth and passes through the oesophagus, small intestine, large intestine and anus. The digestive system helps in breaking down […]
The concept of human immunity started gaining popularity in the early 1900s. In 1906, Viennese scientist Clemens Von Pirquet claimed that symptoms caused by infections were not just the outcome of the actions of microorganisms and their toxins, but also our body’s reaction to them. The term ‘Allergy’ is derived from the Greek words ‘allos’ […]
Ears help in hearing. They are paired organs located on each side of the human head. There are several conditions which can affect the human ears. This includes infections, meniere’s disease and eustachian tube dysfunction. It is important to take proper care of our ears. What is the ear? As we have discussed above, ears […]
Introduction: The word myositis simply means inflammation in muscles. Myositis is a rare condition that makes your muscles weak, tired, and painful. The main muscles affected by myositis are around the shoulders, hips, and thighs. Myositis can also affect other parts of the body like the skin, lungs, and heart. In some cases, myositis affects […]
