Last time, I began by talking about the basic anatomy and physiology of taste. Now most of us have heard that there are four basic taste sensations and that they are each localised to a specific part ...

Physiology is the study of normal function within living creatures. It is a sub-section of biology, covering a range of topics that include organs, anatomy, and biological compounds, among others.

How does the heart work? What does it do? What is it composed of? How do you examine it? This article offers cardiac anatomy and physiology in a nutshell. The heart is a complex organ that pumps blood ...

Chronic kidney diseases are common in ageing populations and, if they progress to the end stage, are an economic burden because of the need for dialysis or transplantation. Immune mechanisms are ...

Lecturer Mireia Manzano explains why anatomy and physiology matter in nurse education, forming the building blocks of safe and effective care for early career nursing staff. Subscribe today for ...