Have you ever wondered from where do we get the energy to perform our daily activities? It comes from the food that we consume. We know our body is made up of cells and they are the functional unit as well. So does that mean food that we consume and the food required by the …
Why do we immediately pull our hand away when touched a hot object? Because of a reflex action. You will be amazed to know that the brain is not at all involved in this process. The signal goes to the spinal cord and comes back from there signalling muscles to move away quickly before we …
Genes are the basic fundamental units of life. They are transferred from the parents to offsprings by a complex process. Ever wondered why we don’t look exactly like our parents? Or why we don’t look identical to our siblings? Also, we humans look way too different from our ancestors. Humans evolved from their ancestors through …
Every part of a human body is made up of minute particles called “Cells”. These are the cells that make up the bodies of huge organisms like the elephants as well as Humans! Not only do they make their bodies, but are also alive. Yes, you heard it right, cells are living organisms. Each cell …
Human body is extremely fascinating. It is huge and complex. Can you tell which is the basic functional unit of our body? It is the cell. The cells show some magical properties and abilities. Cells with similar functions have the power to combine and form a bigger structure called the “Tissues”. This means – cells …
There are as many as 8.2 million species that live on earth. This only contributes to 15% of the known species. We are yet to classify and discover the remaining 85% of the species population. In such a vast world, it is practically impossible to make a count of every living creature that is a …
As you grow, you might feel some bodily changes happening. These changes bring maturity, as well as make you more emotionally and psychologically ready. But why do these changes occur at some point in time, and why not at birth? This period where you experience changes in your body and mental health is called Adolescence. …
We often hear our loved ones asking us to wash our hands thoroughly, definitely before having any meal, or when we come home from outside. But why is that so? Well, the aim is to wash off Microorganisms also known as Microbes. What are Microorganisms by the way? They are tiny organisms that cannot be …
Alike small bricks, when stacked together, make a building, a very special unit known as cell forms the entire human body. These cells are also known as the “building blocks of the body”. These small units are enclosed in a membrane and perform various functions of a human body. Amazing right? Want to learn more …
What does the term ‘Mortal’ mean? It means that an organism cannot live forever. We, humans, are mortal as well. If so why haven’t we gone extinct? Well, it is due to a fascinating process called the reproduction. Most living organisms reproduce and give rise to an offspring of the same species. The process of …
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