Anatomy & Physiology Information

Web Resources for Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System
by Kimberly Burnham, PhD, MT, IMTC
The internet is a great place to find information on anatomy and physiology and how it relates to Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

What Is The Small Intestine?
The small intestine is between the stomach and the large intestine. It is the main organ of digestion.

Brain Maps And Anatomy & Physiology
Here's a good site for interesting and interactive information about the body and how it works.

Anatomy Of Cells
The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of the body. Here's a short introduction to this fascinating and vital structure.

Proteins And The Body, Part 1
Although cells synthesise many different chemicals, a large part of the cellular machinery is devoted to producing proteins. Proteins determine the physical and chemical characteristics of cells and so are vitally important.

Proteins And The Body, Part 2
Here's more detailed information on exactly how proteins are made.

What Are Enzymes?
A cell could theoretically produce a large range of different chemicals. The ones that are produced are determined by the presence of enzymes.

What Are Neurotransmitters?
Neurotransmitters are small molecules that transmit information.

What Are Neuropeptides?
Neurotransmitters consisting of 3-40 amino acids are known as neuropeptides. They are widespread in the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.

What Are Prostaglandins?
Prostaglandins were first discovered in 1935 in seminal fluid and assumed to be produced in the prostate, hence the name. About 30 prostaglandins have been identified and they are divided up into three groups.

Non-Specific Immune Response
It is very easy to believe that antibodies do all the work fighting invaders, but there is a more general non-specific defence system too.