Human Body Anatomy: Integrated Systems & Physiological Health

In the human body, health is maintained through the interconnectedness of organ systems, proper posture, and stable biochemical metabolism.

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3 Specific Uses of Enzymes in the Human Body

Enzymes are specialized proteins your body uses to carry out a wide variety of chemical reactions. Without enzymes, these reactions would not occur fast enough to sustain human life.

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Pimple in the Ear Canal

Your ear canals are the tube-like passageways that connect your outer ears to your ear drums. In some circumstances, you can develop a type of ear canal infection called external otitis or otitis externa.

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How Do Muscles Move the Body's Skeleton?

Muscles are specialized tissues in your body that contain thousands of movable, elastic fibers. A particular type of muscle tissue, called skeletal muscle, is attached to bones throughout your body.

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