The urinary system: Part 1 - Introduction
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An introduction to the urinary system, which plays a vital role in maintaining the composition of the body fluids, is presented. It comprises of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra, and its main function is the production and excretion of urine and serving as a major route of excretion for the organic waste products that are manufactured by cells throughout the body.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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The sense of touch: part 2 - perception of touch
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The article discusses the way in which transmission of the message to the brain is relevant to sensation of tickle and itch as well as to the judgment of touch.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2008
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The sense of taste
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The article discusses the different areas of the tongue that are sensitive to the different types of taste or gustation.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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