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Sensing Links for Continued Learning

November 20, 2004 in Senses, Webbiness by Lisa
Take the Senses Challenge - BBC Science & Nature: Human Mind & Body Seeing, Hearing and Smelling the World - Howard Hughes Medical Institute Right Side/ Left Side - Neuroscience for Kids The Five Wits Chakras Chart: shows corresponding sense, area of consciousness, color vibration, musical vibration, gland, nerve and system of the body - [...]
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Anatomy: Digestive System

November 20, 2004 in Anatomy by Lisa
Whenever we eat or drink, a chain reaction of intense proportions begins.  Teeth and muscles are mashing, pulpy juices are flowing, chemicals are firing and valves are opening and closing with the synchronicity of rocket science. The digestive system mechanically, chemically and bacterially converts substances to energy, nutrients and waste.  It is regulated by hormones [...]
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Anatomy: Respiratory System

November 19, 2004 in Anatomy by Lisa
The respiratory system’s main function is gas exchange, mainly carbon dioxide to oxygen via osmosis. It also enables speech and sound, and has an extensive defense system against pathogens. Parts & Functions Involved in Respiring (Breath) The first five parts listed below make up the conducting zone, and the last four make up the respiratory [...]
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Neurology Links for Continued Learning

November 19, 2004 in Neurology, Webbiness by Lisa
Super great content made for curious birds who are newcomers to the topic. 1 From Wikipedia’s Autonomic Nervous System – all text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License Autonomic Nervous System - Neuroscience for Kids Neurotransmitters & Neuroactive Peptides - Neuroscience for Kids Who Wants to Be a Mill-Neuron-Aire? - [...]
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Integrated Neurology

November 19, 2004 in Neurology by Lisa
Although you cannot certainly control your ANS, many lifestyle choices you make determine how it functions. The more you realize the physiological consequences of how you live, the easier it becomes to make choices with awareness, develop habits that serve your greater good and live easier. It takes patience, diligence and a sense of humor [...]
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Anatomy: Endocrine System

November 19, 2004 in Anatomy by Lisa
Working closely with the nervous and circulatory systems, the endocrine system is a regulatory system of ductless glands secreting chemical messengers (hormones) to coordinate many cellular activities. Each of the 30+ hormones conducts unique business in the body such as managing body temperature, sleep cycles, weight, puberty, other age-related changes, and how you handle stress. [...]
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Anatomy: Nervous System

November 18, 2004 in Anatomy, Neurology by Lisa
Made up of your brain, your spinal chord, and a 47 mile network of nerves that thread through your body, the nervous system is the communication center for coordinating actions and reactions. Using chemistry, electricity and bundles of sensory cells (neurons), messages are rapidly delivered to and from your central nervous system. When a nerve [...]
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Anatomy: Reproductive System

November 17, 2004 in Anatomy by Lisa
The reproductive system perpetuates our species by fusing two cells from different genders introduced through sexual intercourse or artificial insemination. Both genders create, ripen, store and transfer their respective sex cells (called gametes). Gametes in both sexes are created in a process called meiosis. When gametes combine successfully, the merged sperm and ovum form a [...]
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Aromatherapy Links for Continued Learning

November 16, 2004 in Aromatherapy, Webbiness by Lisa
Aromatherapy - Wikipedia Aromatherapy From Babylon to the Salon - by Lindsay Creasey, School of Natural Health Sciences Essential Oil for the Soul - aworldofaromatherapy.com
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Anatomy: Cardiovascular System

November 15, 2004 in Anatomy by Lisa
The cardiovascular system delivers oxygen and nutrients to the whole body, defends against infections, transports hormones, and collects waste products that end up in the excretory system. Parts Involved Heart – the extremely consistent pumping organ Blood (plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets) Vascular system (arteries, veins, capillaries) Bone marrow – produces blood [...]
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