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Facts About the Teeth

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Facts About the Teeth

Teeth have several layers with different functions and characteristics. The first one being the enamel, which is the white, external and visible part of the tooth. Underneath, there is a layer of strong tissue called the dentin, where microscopic tubes are located.

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Facts About the Respiratory System

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Facts About the Respiratory System

Respiration is a larger process involving much of the respiratory system, and breathing is a part of it, by inhaling oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. At the same time, the body coordinates the external respiration, where gas exchange between the lungs and the bloodstream occurs

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Facts About the Human Knee

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Facts About the Human Knee

Knees are the biggest, most stressed and most complex synovial joints in our entire body, and one of the most important along with the hip. They allow our tibias, kneecaps, fibulas and femurs to be attached and hinge, so we can run, walk, jump, kick, among other different physical activities.

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Facts About the Human Hip

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Facts About the Human Hip

The hip is the part of our body that bears most of the weight, and it is located beneath deep layers of strong supporting muscles and ligaments.

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Facts About the Human Breast

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Facts About the Human Breast

When people think of breasts, they tend to picture them only on women. But in reality, both men and women have them, and they are equally important for each gender. In broad terms, breasts are the tissues that cover the pectoral muscles and they are practically identical, except for males, which lack the specialized lobules that produce milk. Medically, they are also known as the mammary glands, and for females, the lobules (which can be organized into 15 to 20 sections) drain into a duct structure than finally brings the milk to the nipple, which is surrounded by dark tissue...

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