Carbon is often called the chemical basis for life. This is because carbon is very stable and capable of forming bonds, and this characteristic... View Article
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Cortisol is often called a stress hormone as it helps the body to respond to stress. Main Article: Cortisol Hormone - Functions, Synthesis and... View Article
A form of endocrine hypertension, called primary aldosteronism, is caused by excessive aldosterone production. Also Read: What are Hormones?... View Article
Norepinephrine is known to cause vasoconstriction. Other hormones that can also include constriction of the blood vessels include: epinephrine... View Article
Banana is botanically a berry. It is produced by several flowering plants that fall in the genus Musa. Also Read: Human Brain - Structure,... View Article
Latin is the language used for binomial nomenclature. Also Read: Human Brain - Structure, Diagram & Parts of the Human Brain Diagram of... View Article
One of the biggest threats to wildlife in modern times is habitat loss due to deforestation. Also Read: Human Brain - Structure, Diagram &... View Article
Glucose is important because it is a source of energy that is required by all the cells in our body. Also Read: Human Brain - Structure,... View Article
Though both are undoubtedly important organs, the brain is more important among the two. This is because without the brain, vital functions such... View Article
Hippocampus is responsible for long term memory. Other parts of the brain that control memory include the amygdala and the hypothalamus.... View Article
The brain is primarily composed of the following types of cells: Neurons Neural stem cells Glial cells Also Read: Human Brain - Structure,... View Article
A part of the brain called the amygdala plays a crucial role during fear response. Also Read: Human Brain - Structure, Diagram & Parts of... View Article
The medulla oblongata regulates the function of the heart. The brain communicates with the heart through the parasympathetic and sympathetic... View Article
Studies have suggested that the happiness response is partly generated in the limbic cortex. Precuneus is also another area that scientists... View Article
The parietal lobe is responsible for interpreting touch as well as pain in the body. Also Read: Human Brain - Structure, Diagram & Parts of... View Article
The part of the brain that controls personality and character is the frontal lobe. It is also known to control memory, language and emotions.... View Article