The brain and the rest of the nervous system make up a control centre for the human body. All actions, both voluntary and involuntary, occur due to electrical and chemical signals being passed between the brain and the nervous system, the musculoskeletal system and the sensory organs. The nervous system carries out a complex array […]
The eye is a sense organ which allows us to obtain more information from our surroundings than each of the other four sense organs. The eye allows us to see and interpret the shapes, colours and dimensions of objects in the world by processing the light they reflect or emit. The eye is able to […]
The blood supply for the brain is distributed via the arteries, plus thousands more veins and capillaries. The brain actually receives one fifth of the cardiac output with each heartbeat. The blood supply is carried by the two internal carotid arteries (ICA) and the two vertebral arteries that anastomose (converge) at the base of the […]
Overview The kidneys are a pair of organs located in the back of the abdomen. Each kidney is about the size of a fist. The kidneys’ function is to filter the blood by removing waste products, and control the fluid balance in the body whilst regulating the balance of electrolytes. The kidneys are also involved […]
This week we are taking a look at some ailments that can directly or indirectly affect heart function. There are many extremely common conditions, which, depending on severity, can range from insignificant to potentially fatal disorders. Patient history is just as important as objective testing when it comes to cardiac patients. This is because many […]
