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80What Does the Liver Do?
The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body. It is located under the diaphragm on the right side of the upper abdomen, on the right of the stomach. It is divided into 4 unevenly sized...
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75What Does The Human Appendix Do?
The appendix is a narrow, muscular, worm-shaped tube. One end is attached to the first part of the large intestine. The other end is closed and its position in the body can vary from person to person. An...
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70Jessica - What Does Your Name Mean?
What does the name Jessica mean, what is its origin and who are the famous Jessicas? Discover the story behind the name. Name Meaning: Jessica Jessica is a female name pronounced Jeh-si-kah.The meaning and...
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77What Does The Bladder Do?
The urinary bladder is a balloon-shaped organ which stores urine excreted by the kidneys. It is located on the pelvic floor, and in an adult can hold over a pint (0.6 litres) of urine. Urine passes from...
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74What Does Blood Do?
Blood is the liquid pumped by the heart throughout the body. The cells are produced in the bone marrow. The chief function of blood is to bring oxygen and nutrients to tissues in the body, and to carry...
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68Tasting - How Do We Taste?
The sense of taste, or gustation, is part of the central nervous system. It allows us to detect the flavour of foods and other substances. Being able to taste protects us from eating unsafe foods. It also...
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67The Three Wise Men Riddle
Once upon a time there lived a king who wanted to find an advisor who would help him with all the major decisions and solve difficult problems in the kingdom.'Advisor to the King' was a very prestigious and...
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79Hearing - How Do We Hear?
The organs of hearing or audition are your ears. These, along with the cochlear nerves and brain, allow us to hear. Sound waves enter the outer ear, which consists of the ear flap, made of cartilage and...
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67Penelope - What Does Your Name Mean?
What does the name Penelope mean, what is its origin and who are the famous Penelopes? Discover the story behind the name. Name Meaning: Penelope Penelope is a female name pronounced...
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80What Do The Adrenal Glands Do?
Each of the two triangular/pyramid shaped, walnut sized, adrenal glands is located directly above each kidney, in the abdomen. They are endocrine glands, which secrete hormones. Their main purpose is to...
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