The Urinary System is vital for our body’s homeostasis. Therefore, if it is not functioning properly, it can lead to chronic diseases. This is especially true for Filipinos, since many are obese, which is why I enjoyed reading this article. It explains that kidney diseases are not only an environmental factor but can be a genetic…[Read more]

The Respiratory System encompasses many functions needed for our bodies. However, what is it like in the point of view of polygraph examiners? I chose this article since it explains the interesting process of psychophysiological detection of deception.

Anatomy and physiology for polygraph examiners -…

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The organs of the urinary system include the kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder and urethra. The body takes nutrients from food and converts them to energy. After the body has taken the food components that it needs, waste products are left behind in the bowel and in the blood.

The Respiratory System, from root the word \”respire\” is concerned with the oxygen we intake and carbon dioxide we exhale. Therefore, it involves the lungs, trachea and nose.

Jaundice is a condition where your skin, the whites of your eyes and mucous membranes (like the inside of your nose and mouth) turn yellow. Although it affects the color of our skin, it starts in our liver due to high bilirubin levels. Therefore, it is a digestive disease.

Cardiac rhythm is an electrical impulse generated by highly specialized fibres. They are capable of producing and managing electrical impulse in the myocardium, which helps in the beating of our hearts.

Hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (usually 140/90 mmHg). It is common among older people, but can apply to everyone, since the main cause is undisciplined and fatty diets.