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Human physiology is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of humans in good health, their organs, and the cells of which they are composed. The principal level of focus of physiology is at the level of organs and systems within systems.

Human physiology is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of humans in good health, their organs, and the cells of which they are composed. The principal level of focus of physiology is at the level of organs and systems within systems.

Physiology is closely related to anatomy; anatomy is the study of form, and physiology is the study of function. Due to the frequent connection between form and function physiology and anatomy are intrinsically linked and are studied in tandem as part of a medical curriculum.

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Do memory foam mattresses cause inflammation?

According to a competitor, [...] the visco memory foam mattress cuts off circulation and increases inflammation. This is in keeping with my personal experience of inflammation. Is that just an anecdote and one more dubious claim from a competitor…
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Does Pavan Mukta Asana help releasing gastrointestinal gas?

Pavan Mukta Asana As mentioned above, practicing the purvana-mukta-asana will help to release gastrointestinal gas. It is also improves other gastrointestinal problems like upset stomachs and constipation by stimulating the abdominal region. Does…
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Do Vitamin B1 patches prevent mosquito bites?

Possible Duplicate: Is Vitamin B12 an effective mosquito repellent? This Denver Post article suggests that mosquitoes dislike biting people who have excess vitamin B1. The notion behind the Don't Bite Me! patch is that mosquitoes don't eat…
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Does eating chocolate make you high?

This page, as well as many others, says: Like other palatable sweet foods, consumption of chocolate triggers the release of endorphins, the body's endogenous opiates. Enhanced endorphin-release reduces the chocolate-eater's sensitivity to pain.…
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For people with high body odor, is it better to wear cotton or microfiber?

For people with high body odor, is it better to wear cotton or microfiber? It's a tough question as there is a good argument for both sides. Argument in favor of cotton: As it has lower breathability, it would better absorb the sweat letting less…
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Is foot pronation a predictor for injury? Can it be corrected with shoes?

Retailers of running shoes talk about "pronation" and the risks it causes and how shoe choice can help. For examples, Asics claim: Pronation refers to the way your foot rolls inward for impact distribution upon landing. [...] People who roll inward…
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Does slapping parts of your body increase blood flow and help with physical activity?

I have believed for quite some time that slapping limbs is "good for blood circulation", without ever looking more into it. After getting curious about it, I found a lot of claims that it's good for many things, from emotional well-being to face…
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Can epilepsy be cured without any medication?

A relative of mine tells us he suffered from epileptic fits as a child, and they've gone away without having taken any medication. We have never seen him in any "fit" ourselves - and are now skeptical as to if this could indeed have gone away…
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Does eating nonsalty food with MSG make you thirsty?

Assume that you're thirsty after eating food that didn't taste salty while you were eating it. I know that MSG contains sodium. Quora posts and https://msgdish.com/msg-problems-and-answers/ still impute the thirst to salt: The Problem with MSG…
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Does dark chocolate benefit athletic performance?

Dark chocolate has been "proven" to increase the performance of (amateur) athletes competing in endurance sports. Some sources: fitnessmagazine.com Deakin University The Telegraph ... and many more. What all these articles have in common is: They…
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Has anyone used yoga to live for supernatural lengths of time?

According to this commentary on the Bhagavata Purana by Swami Prabhupada: By controlling the breath, the perfect yogī can continue his life for as long as he likes. Sometimes we hear from the Vedic literature that some personalities from the Vedic…
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Could white spots under fingernails be an indicator of recent lies?

I heard it said that you could tell if someone had lied recently by looking at their fingernails. White spots indicated lies, with supposedly bigger spots indicating bigger lies. I've observed white spots (and damage to the nails) moves away from…
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Does eating certain food types alter your body temperature?

Many articles claim that some foods will lower your body temperature, or prevent you overheating, and others will warm your body temperature. Some of the temperature-lowering claims are due to the water content or promotion of sweating. Some of the…
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Is female squirting involuntary urination?

During sex some women have a phenomenon called squirting that happens, when they release a large amount of fluid during sex. Recently I have been seeing people stating that squirting is involuntary urination, and others arguing that is not the case,…
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Could pain through stretching increase general pain tolerance?

I found a how-to guide (not exactly a reliable source, I know) that claims that e.g. stretching your legs to the point of pain to increase flexibility also increases your general tolerance to pain: Increase your pain threshold The best way to…
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