Read more about the article Diabetes and You: Navigating the Path to a Healthy Life
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Diabetes and You: Navigating the Path to a Healthy Life

Introduction Diabetes (DM) is a prevalent health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether you have been recently diagnosed or are interested in understanding more about this condition, it's…

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Read more about the article Road Accidents and You: Promoting Safety for a Safer Journey
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Road Accidents and You: Promoting Safety for a Safer Journey

Introduction Every day, countless lives are impacted by road accidents, reminding us of the critical importance of safety on our journeys. Whether you are a driver, a pedestrian, or a…

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CHAPTER THREE: Blood cells and how they are formed.

Part two. Read part one from here. Red bone marrow contains the hematopoietic stem cells that produce all blood cells – red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Hematopoietic…

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Read more about the article CHAPTER THREE: BLOOD AND BLOOD PRESSURE: what constitutes blood?
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CHAPTER THREE: BLOOD AND BLOOD PRESSURE: what constitutes blood?

Part One. Introduction Blood is a fluid connective tissue that the heart pumps around the body through blood vessels. Blood transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues and carbon dioxide and…

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CHAPTER TWO: ENZYMES

In chapter one, we highlighted the chemical basis of human physiology and the basic understanding of the hierarchical organization of the human body from cells to organ systems. We briefly…

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Read more about the article CHAPTER ONE: THE CHEMICAL BASIS OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
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CHAPTER ONE: THE CHEMICAL BASIS OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

Human physiology is the study of how the human body works. Understanding the physiological basis of life requires a thorough grasp of its chemistry – the interplay and interconnection between…

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