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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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Is it possible for people over 25 years old to to grow taller?

Human height growth tends to saturate at age of 15 in females and 18-20 in males. But, many claim (i.e. "How to increase your height with easy exercises") that it is possible to increase your height even after the those ages, and even beyond 25. The…
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Do oxygen bars provide health benefits to a normal person?

Oxygen bars are a pretty common sight and I've heard many claims from their proponents about the alleged health benefits of them. However, everything I hear about them tends to be anecdotal, so I am somewhat skeptical. I've also heard they can be…
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Did Evan Longoria save a reporter with bare-hand catch?

Here's what I'm talking about. There are a lot of opinions whether it's fake or not, I really don't know! What are the chances that one (even a professional player, let alone common mortals) can somehow feel the ball (did he hear it or what?), make…
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Does it take time for the brain to realize that you have eaten too much?

A doctor told me to eat my meal only until I feel 3/4th full. The logic being that the stomach takes time to absorb the food and the brain takes time to register that fact and the signal that I have eaten enough, is registered 10 to 20 minutes late.…
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Do certain colors fatigue eyes faster?

This UX.SE question about the use of bright pink in graphic design prompted an answer that says it should not be used because “it hurts the eyes.” It cites a Color Matters website about this, and quotes the following: Certain colors and color…
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Do things taste better if they contain nutrients that the body needs?

Is there any evidence for the theory that things taste better if they contain nutrients that the body needs? I had a banana this morning and it tasted great. Is that why?
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Does sleeping on your left side improve digestion?

Does sleeping on the left side improve digestion? This article claims that it does, is there any truth to it? http://www.healthylifetricks.com/this-is-why-you-should-be-sleeping-on-your-left-side/ Sleeping on the right side is likely to worsen…
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Is there evidence that early humans hunted by running in packs over long distances to wear out their food?

As put forth by Christopher McDougall in the book Born to Run (more recently in a TED talk) and a number of recent articles.
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Do silicone breast implants cause health problems?

An article in Business Week Magazine (June 10, 1991, but can't yet find a link) kicked off a debate that raged throughout the 90's. It stated that silicone breast implants manufactured by two Big Pharma companies could rupture and cause damage to a…
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Can Tummo yoga practitioners withstand extreme cold?

I have heard, and seen in TV, that many gurus do meditation in the Himalayas, without wearing any garments. An example is Tummo which is a meditation method from Tibetan Buddhism. It's been claimed that Tummo is: a form of Tibetan Buddhist yoga…
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Is vinegar a sunburn remedy?

While searching for a remedy for sunburn pain last year, I ran across multiple references to vinegar as an effective method in treating sunburn pain. Is there any research that validates or invalidates this claim? If founded, how might vinegar act…
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Can a lightbulb once inserted into your mouth be safely removed?

There is a viral video going around that repeats a claim I've heard before about getting a light bulb stuck in your mouth Graphic reads, The bulb shape allows it to be put into the mouth, but taking it out is problematic. Central to the claim…
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Is it possible to cause a skin burn by telling a hypnotized subject they are touching a hot object?

I've read somewhere long ago that the following suggestibility experiment was performed: The experimenter asks the subject to hold their palm open, then tells them: "I'm going to put a very hot coin in your palm, and I want you to hold it for as…
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Does brain mass have any correlation to intelligence?

According to many (I cannot find a source at the moment), Albert Einstein's brain weighed less than average. It is a common belief that there is no correlation between brain mass and intelligence. Is this true?
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Does giving a drug to a former addict cause reestablishment of chemical dependence?

Joel Spitzer, an anti-smoking counsellor, claimed on whyquit.com that there is a law of addiction which is: The law of physiological addiction states administration of a drug to an addict will cause reestablishment of chemical dependence upon the…
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