Anatomy and Physiology

How do sensory receptors convert stimuli into neural signals? How should synaptic transmission, on the basis of their sensory properties, […]

What is the role of the hypothalamus in maintaining homeostasis? A new study is reporting that plasma concentrations of hormones

How does the body adapt to extreme altitudes in terms of respiratory and cardiovascular adjustments? In response to international student

What impact does dehydration have on the body’s physiological functions? In our quest to understand how and why it affects

How does the structure of the human ear correlate with the ability to detect sound? The interplay between electric catheter

What is the process by which the body regulates blood pressure over short and long-term periods? There is the process

How do the kidneys filter waste from the blood without compromising essential nutrients? The only “correct” answer to this question

How does the body regulate body temperature in response to changes in external environments? What are the effects of a

What role does the pituitary gland play in regulating hormonal functions throughout the body? There are many clues in the

How do reflex arcs contribute to the body’s response to stimuli? Part I: RANSAC1 responds differently to acoustic stimuli versus