“ Effect of the lack of access to handwashing facilities on the global burden of lower respiratory infections, 1990–2019: A systematic analysis from the global burden of disease study 2019”

Reflecting on the information about the burden of lower respiratory infections (LRIs) due to the lack of access to handwashing facilities prompts me to consi…[Read more]

The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney that generates urine while eliminating waste and excess chemicals from the bloodstream. Each human kidney contains approximately 1,000,000 nephrons. The kidneys (pronephros) of primitive fish, amphibian larvae, and more advanced vertebrate embryos include the most rudimentary nephrons. The nephrons…[Read more]

The urinary system (or urinary tract) works as your body’s filtration system. When your urinary system removes toxins and wastes from your body, it comes out as pee (urine). To be able to pee, your body must pass this waste through a series of organs, ducts and tubes.

Urinary System: Organs, Anatomy, Function & C…

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The respiratory system is essential for delivering oxygen to the body and expelling carbon dioxide, both of which are critical for cellular function and overall health. Air enters through the nose, where it is filtered, warmed, and humidified, before traveling down the throat (pharynx) and voice box (larynx). From there, air moves through the…[Read more]

GASTROEOSOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)

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What are the three main differences between arteries and veins?

Primarily, arteries carry blood away from the heart, and veins carry blood towards the heart. Second, with the exception of pulmonary blood vessels, arteries carry oxygenated blood and veins carry deoxygenated blood. Lastly, arteries have thick walls with muscle tissue. Veins have…[Read more]