Gregor Mendel, whose real name is Johan Gregor Mendel was an Austrian scientist-priest who is known for his work in genetics. In fact, he is known as the father of genetics, though he was not the one who coined the term genetics, but his greatest rival named Willian Bateson. Early accounts for...
The terms asexuality refers to a person who does not have any interest or is not attracted to the idea of having sexual relationships. Asexuals however are not loner people who prefer to be alone. They also experience and wanted to experience relationships, be it friendship or romantic relationship,...
Found on the surface of the brain’s anterior portion and sometimes referred to as the calcarine fissure. This portion of the brain controls a persons seeing ability and seeing processes. The occipital pole is located, incidentally, besides a junction point for to blood vessels. The calcarine...
IGF-1 is an acronym meaning, Insulin-like growth factor. It is a hormone produced by the human body, promoting growth and promoting cell vitality. IGF-1 has also been observed in birds, fish, and mammals. Most of the time IGF-1 will be created and released by the liver as a response to the growth...
Studies have shown why there are differences in the life expectancies in men and women. It has often been attributed to both physical and emotional factors that affect men and women. Life expectancy refers to the length of years that men and women live. It also refers to the average life span of...
Brain plasticity is the ability of the brain to change, adapt, and grow even after the critical period of infancy. In a sense, the brain has the characteristic malleability of plastic hence the term. The brain has the ability to produce new neurons when properly stimulated. The establishment of...
The brain has two hemispheres known as the right brain and the left brain. These two divisions are based on functions and helps in determining the nature of an individual. The left brain controls the functions on the right side of the body. The left hemisphere acts as the store house for...
Tears are secretions of the lacrimal glands or tear glands flowing from the main excretory ducts into the eyeball and eyelids. Tears lubricate the eyes and keep it clean. Tears also flow when the individual experiences extreme emotions like happiness and sadness. There are two lacrimal glands or...
Conjunctiva lubricates the eyes and is a barrier against infectious microbes. It is a thin and transparent mucous membrane over the white part of the eyes and inside the eyelids. There are three kinds of conjunctiva: the bulbar or ocular conjunctiva lines the sclera over the white of the eye; the...
Micturition is the process of excreting excess fluid and substances that have potential harm to the body through the acts of urination and voiding. The renal system is involved in micturition. The kidneys filter excess water and waste products to produce urine. The ureters connect each kidney to...
