The Human Cell 101

The smallest functional unit of tissues and organs, the cell can take in nutrients, convert these nutrients into energy, carry out specialized functions, and reproduce . . .

Cellular Respiration

The purpose of cellular respiration is to harvest high-energy ELECTRONS from glucose, with which to produce ATP Energy. This is accomplished by a 4-step process, which oxidizes the Carbons of glucose to Carbon Dioxide and Water.t. . . .

Nervous system 101

Overview of our body’s nervous system . . .

Cervical spine

Vertebral Column Vertebrae (bones) Cervical (7 vertebrae): Located in the neck. Thoracic (12 vertebrae): Located in the upper and mid-back. Lumbar (5 vertebrae): Located in the lower back. Sacral (5 fused vertebrae): Located in the pelvic region. Coccygeal (4 fused vertebrae): Forming the coccyx or tailbone. Posterior longitudinal ligament.  Separates invertebral discs from tubal spinal cavity / canal, which houses and… Continue reading Cervical spine

Thyroid Gland

Thyroid hormone production depends on 3 key components . . .

Biological Clock

The master “Biological clock” is the pacemaker of our body’s 24 hour circadian rhythms . It not only controls our sleep / wake cycles, but also maintains the immune system and balances our emotions