Tag Archives: Organelles

Major Organelles of Eukaryotic Cells

Eukaryotic cells are found in every domain with the exception of the Bacteria and Archea domain. Eukaryotic cells differ from prokaryotic cells in two major ways; size, and the presence of a membrane surrounding the nucleus, and other organelles. Because eukaryotic cells are so much larger than prokaryotic cells (roughly ten times larger) it becomes […]

The Structure & Function of Neurons in the Nervous System

The nervous system is responsible for transmitting chemical and electrical signals throughout the body. Nerve cells within the nervous system are referred to as neurons and are what allow the nervous system to communicate with the cells of the body. All neurons within the nervous system must demonstrate three main qualities. Any neuron can respond […]

The Function of Lipids: An In-depth Explanation of These Fats

“Lipids” are often associated with the term “fats”. Society is right in some ways, wrong in others. The problem with defining “lipids” as “fats” is that we tend to think of fats as bad. So lipids are bad, and they’re actually not bad. While lipids are placed in the “fat” group, not all lipids are […]

How Can I Increase My Metabolism?

Drink cold water This is a small way to increase your metabolism. Your body burn calories will raise the water temperature. By combining this plan as part of an overall plan to reduce metabolism. Don’t eliminate carbohydrates Carbohydrates have been given a bad name, when in fact carbohydrates are only processed to remove carbs. By […]

Understanding the Epidermis

The epidermis forms the outer layer of skin and is composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. This outer layer is a tough waterproof barrier that protects the organs interior to the epidermis from external forces and conditions. The epidermis is thin in some locations, but is much thicker in other areas, such as the palms […]

Cell Structure: The Function of Organelles

A cell is one of the most rudimentary elements of any living organism. Each part of the human body contains specific types of cells that help it function properly. These types of cells form functional tissues, tissue organs, organs, organs that function as systems, and functional systems that form a living organism. Some organisms are […]