Category: Body

The complexity of mind body problem and its existence is difficult to interpret. Humans do exist and have both physical properties (height, weight, and etcetera) and mental properties such as beliefs, values, desires and etcetera. In his meditations, Descartes reaches to a conclusion that he exists because he is a thinking thing. Later in his…

The human body is the structure of the human being, and like the grey wolf it is composed of many different types of organ systems. Among all those organ systems the reproductive and respiratory system have very important roles. For example, the respiratory system is very important because it takes in carbon dioxide which converts…

Video games have played a key part of entertainment in life for some people since October 1958. After then, people have remained entertained even more so, that for a lot of individuals it has begun (or resumed) to seep into their everyday lives. Video games, in which nearly a third of the planets population plays,…

Would you believe me if I had told you that newborn babies actually have more bones than fully grown adults? Crazy, right? The human body and the many parts that make it up are extremely incredible. If one part or organ within the body fails it can also cause failure to many other parts within…

An autopsy is a traditional and classic technique of forensic medicine, but due to the need to destroy the body, the autopsy is sometimes resisted and rejected. Virtual anatomy provides a non-invasive test for forensic examination, which can objectively and accurately reflect fractures, soft tissue injuries, invasive diseases, organ damage, etc., providing intuitive and powerful…

Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. In society today, the ideals of how individuals are expected to look are everywhere. Expectations of body image can be found all over, whether it be in a magazine with an ultra-thin model, the friend who is always obsessing over her weight, or the mother telling her…

Introduction The viewpoint of individuals surrounding the use of caffeine, with some saying it can be detrimental whilst others believe it can be beneficial for our health. Caffeine is a neurological stimulant drug, which many people rely on during their everyday lives, as it makes the user more alert and awake. Caffeine is found naturally…

In ‘The Story of My Body’ by Judith Cofer, she and Julia share the experience of moving from one country to another and getting accustomed to a new culture. Some differences between them are that Julia had a tough time struggling with her name, while Judith struggled with her body image. In both situations, their…

Structure and function of the muscular system Muscle types In our body, there are multiple different types of muscles and they can be put into groups these groups Smooth, Cardiac, and Skeletal. Smooth muscles are the building blocks of hollow organs such as the intestine. The heart, the sole domain of cardiac muscles, is the…

Investigating the effects that the fashion industry and its promotional materials has on body image in female consumers of different ages Background and Rationale This particular subject has been explored and researched in many different books and journal articles, all of which find links between how different aspects of the fashion industry, such as fashion…