Credit: iStock/magicmine Our bodies are constantly sensing what is happening inside us, even when we are not aware of it. This internal awareness is known as interoception. Similar to homeostasis, the term interoception describes something we experience every day—the process through which the body monitors its internal environment and sends signals to the brain to … Continue reading Interoception: The Body’s Hidden Sixth Sense
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How the Kidneys and Lungs Help Each Other Restore Your Body’s Balance
Credit: iStock Many organs talk to each other to perform specific roles to achieve a balance called homeostasis, which is crucial for survival. Acid-base homeostasis is a type of homeostasis that’s important for proper functioning of many biological processes. Sometimes when organs aren’t working the way they should, they can interrupt normal acid-base homeostasis. But … Continue reading How the Kidneys and Lungs Help Each Other Restore Your Body’s Balance
May The Best Immune System Breathe!
Credit: iStock Our immune system’s job is to protect our body and work as a self-defense tool against viruses and other harmful substances. Our immune system works as a cohesive unit spread across our body in different organs, cells and even the blood. Without it, our bodies would be more prone to infection and we … Continue reading May The Best Immune System Breathe!