The liver is the heaviest organ in your body, weighing in at 3½ pounds. It is the second largest organ next to your skin. Reddish brown when healthy, it is located in the upper right hand side of your abdomen under the cover and protection
The skeletal system is your body’s framework, its structure. Composed originally of 270 bones at birth, you likely have 206 bones in total. The skeletal system is divided into two parts: the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. Axial Skeleton Consisting of 80 bones along
The endocrine system provides organic chemicals called hormones to assist in coordinating the activities of tissues throughout the body. Hormones are made from amino acids or steroids. They are released from various endocrine organs, called glands, at specific times in precise amounts to various parts
We’ve all heard of someone whose cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. That’s usually not a good thing. What are lymph nodes and what purpose do they serve? Glands. Thyroid, pituitary, adrenals. You’ve heard of them — but what role do they play in your
Cells contain chromosomes. A chromosome is an organized structure of DNA, protein, and RNA. It is a single piece of coiled DNA — like a two-strand piece of rope — containing many genetic materials. On either end of this chromosome strand are telomeres [teel’-o-meers], much like the hard plastic ends of shoe
