AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE FEATURES OF GENERAL ADAPTATION SYNDROME
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is a term used to describe the body’s response to stress. It was first described by Hans Selye, a pioneering endocrinologist, who identified three distinct stages that the body goes through when faced with stress: the…
AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE CELL MEMBRANE
Introduction The cell membrane, also known as the plasma membrane, is a thin, semi-permeable barrier that surrounds every cell and regulates the flow of materials in and out of the cell. It is essentially a selectively permeable membrane that allows…
IN-DEPTH LOOK AT SHOULDER GIRDLE AND JOINT
Introduction The shoulder girdle consists of the clavicle (collarbone) and scapula (shoulder blade), which connect the upper limbs to the axial skeleton. The shoulder joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint, is a highly mobile ball-and-socket joint formed by the…
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