The reproductive, or genital, systems of people with vaginas are made up of external and internal sex organs. These sex organs, each of which have their own complex functions, work together to provide the body sexual pleasure and reproductive abilities. This article offers an overview of the se...
This article is intended to deepen our knowledge to date regarding the functions of the resident microbiota/microbiome in the urinary system for human health and disease. First, we sought to report the general characteristics (composition and stability) of the normal urinary system microbiota in the...
the liver; the left is more caudal. The human kidney is located retroperitoneally in the posterior abdomen and, like mouse, is surrounded by adipose tissue. The upper pole of the human kidney is at the level of the upper edge of the 12th thoracic rib, whereas the lower pole extends to ...
The human reproductive system refers to the biological system in the body responsible for reproduction, including organs such as the uterus, ovaries, and testes, which play a crucial role in processes like pregnancy and childbirth. AI generated definition based on:Encyclopedia of Stress (Second Edit...
Learn how to describe the urinary system and the common types of urinary system disorders and diseases. Discover the causes and symptoms of urinary...
Ch 6.The Human Cardiovascular System - Blood... Ch 7.The Human Cardiovascular System -... Ch 8.Digestive System Ch 9.Urinary System Ch 10.The Endocrine System Ch 11.The Central Nervous System in the Human... Ch 12.Introduction to the Human Nervous... ...
Chapter 1 establishes a foundation to appreciate how components of the immune system work together to protect against development of clinical disease. The basic systems and cells involved in immune responses are presented as a general overview of functional immunity. Components and systems presented incl...
1. The Skeletal System Consists Of More Than Bones When you look at the human skeleton the 206 bones and 32 teeth stand out. But look closer and you’ll see even more structures. The human skeleton also includes ligaments and cartilage. Ligaments are bands of dense and fibrous connective ti...
The innate immune system is the first line of defense for the host against any microbial attack. It can quickly identify microorganisms and produce an immune response, removing pathogenic microorganisms. However, a strong immune response might lead to excessive inflammation and even autoimmune diseases...
The human and nonhuman primate (NHP) reproductive tracts are anatomically very similar (Hill, 1953–1970); for example, the uterus is of the simple type seen in Homo. The marked sexual dimorphism in body size and the male’s pronounced canine teeth reflect a polygynous mating system in which...