Showing titles in Anatomy & Physiology

Why and how do tears form? In response to a reader question, a psychologist explains that feeling overwhelmed is a major cause of emotional tears, which appear to be unique to humans.

The Director of the Sinus Center at Johns Hopkins University explains why our noses start to run in cold weather.

To understand what it means to be color-blind, you must first understand how most of us see color.

In this engrossing Q & A, you'll learn why some people have red hair. It's related to what type of genes you have.

Humans are such experts at laughing that we can distinguish a fake laugh from a real one. But why do we laugh?

Each food has its own special flavor. Why is it so easy for you to tell so many foods apart?

Different organs inside the human body take turns arguing why they are the best organ of all.

The brain is your body's control center. It collects signals from your senses, thinks and decides, and sends signals that tell your body what to do. Each part of the brain has a special job, and they all work together as you think.

Coleção de audiolivros sobre o corpo humano. Descubra os segredos do corpo humano, seus sistemas e funções, e como mantê-lo em ótimas condições.

Collection of audiobooks about the human body. Discover the secrets of the human body, its systems, and functions, and how to keep it in optimal condition.

Wozu sind Muskeln und Knochen da? Wie funktioniert Verdauung? Warum schwitzen wir und kommen aus der Puste? In Wieso? Weshalb? Warum? Erstleser. Mein Körper werden Knochen, Muskeln und Organe kindgerecht erklärt. Mit einfachen, kurzen Texten entdecken Kinder, was der menschliche Körper alles kann und jeden Tag leistet. Und für jede Menge Spaß sorgen Witze und Rätselpausen. Faszination Körper: Mit dem Hörbuch ab sieben Jahren können Kinder ihren eigenen Körper von Kopf bis Fuß kennenlernen. Wieso? Weshalb? Warum? Erstleser.

Sing along with a colorful skeleton band! An exuberant rendition of a traditional most-loved African-American spiritual, passed down by word of mouth for generations. Today, it's usually sung by children as a way to learn anatomy, rhyme, and language. Dem Bones is a perfect introduction to the human body and a fun treat for Halloween!

Our bodies are home to tens of thousands of species that aren't at all human – on our skin, inside our gut and even in our brain, and they can have an extraordinary impact on how we feel, act and live. Together, they've assembled possibly the weirdest collection of knowledge about the human body, from poo transfusions to research into how parasites can help us.

Bloomsbury presents Dead Ends!: Flukes, Flops & Failures That Sparked Medical Marvels by Lindsey Fitzharris and Adrian Teal, read by Hunter Johns From New York Times bestselling author Lindsey Fitzharris, a riveting middle grade nonfiction book about medicine's most fascinating failures and dead...

Did you know if you break a bone, the bone can repair itself? You'll need to visit the doctor to have your broken bone set in a cast, while your body is hard at work repairing the injury! The moment you fall, blood from your injury sends signals to cells to start building new bone–the process of repairing is on its way! Do you know what your body makes to create new bone?

Do you know how the anatomy of the eye allows us to see colors? Learn about the part of the eye called cones. Cones are like sensors that detect colors. The more cones a person or animal has, the more colors the eye perceives. Can you guess if your pets see you in full color, or if you see your pets in full colors?

Dogs are amazing creatures with amazing bodies! Discover how fur protects their delicate skin, and which body parts gives them balance. Did you know dogs can wiggle their ears in many directions? Learn more facts about dogs and how their unique anatomy is different from other animals.

Have you ever wondered how your body grows? Learn about how your cells and DNA help your bones and body grow into a healthy adult. See how our bodies grow the way that they do and how they know when to stop!

The nose helps your body do more than just sniff and smell yummy foods! Without your nose, your favorite foods won't taste as good, your lungs won't have the warm air needed to stay healthy, and germs from outside your body will have an easier route in! Did you know your body makes mucus to wash away germs that find their way in your body? Discover how fabulous your nose really is!

Have you ever wondered how your senses work? Learn about the interesting ways your senses allow you to perceive the world around you by doing the fun tests with some friends! Learn about how your sense of smell and taste are affected by completing these fun activities!