Regulation of Renal Blood Flow

Digestive Disease: Acid Reflux (GERD)

Anatomy and physiology for polygraph examiners
Joel M. Reicherter, in Fundamentals of Polygraph Practice, 2015

I learned from this text important functions of the respiratory system along with its close relationship to the cardiovascular system. The respiratory system removes oxygen from the air and eliminates carbon dioxide through…[Read more]

The kidney and urinary systems help the body to eliminate liquid waste called urea, and to keep chemicals, such as potassium and sodium, and water in balance. Urea is produced when foods containing protein, such as meat, poultry, and certain vegetables, are broken down in the body. Urea is carried in the bloodstream to the kidneys, where it is…[Read more]

What Is the Respiratory System?

The respiratory system is the organs and other parts of your body involved in breathing, when you exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.

https://www.webmd.com/lung/how-we-breathe

All the cells in your body need oxygen to work. As they take in oxygen, they release carbon dioxide, which is called a “waste gas.” It…[Read more]

Seth Ian F. Taleon
BSMT 13-Lec (GH)
Arteries and Veins

What are the differences between arteries and veins?

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

The circulatory system is made up of the heart and blood vessels working together.
The role of the circulatory system is to move nutrients, hormones, oxygen and other gases to your body\’s organs, muscles and tissues, to use for energy, growth and repair.

One of the diseases in our digestive system is constipation. It occurs when your bowel movements become less frequent and stools become difficult to pass. It happens most often due to changes in diet or routine, or due to inadequate intake of fiber. You should call a healthcare provider if you have severe pain, blood in your stool or constipation…[Read more]