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Stages of labour (birth)

There are three distinct stages of labour which involve delivery of the foetus and placenta from the uterus, through the vagina.

Premature labour, also sometimes referred to as preterm labour, is defined as regular contractions before 37 weeks of pregnancy, that are accompanied with changes in the cervix. Premature birth occurs in about 5-10% of all births in developed countries, and is often a result of...

Blood types (blood group)

All cells, including those that make up blood, have a combination of substances known as antigens on their surfaces that is inherited.

Blood function and composition

Blood has three main functions: transport, protection and regulation.

Ear anatomy

The ear is the sense organ that enables us to hear. Hearing can be defined as the perception of sound energy via the brain and central nervous system. Hearing consists of two components: identification of sounds (what the sound is) and localisation of those sounds (where the...

Vision and the eye’s anatomy

The eye is the organ that allows us to see. The eyeball is suspended in the bony socket by muscles controlling its movements, and is partially cushioned by a thick layer of fatty tissue that protects it during movement within the skull.

Stages of pregnancy: Introduction

Introduction to the series of pregnancy week by week. This series introduces you to some of the changes that pregnant women may experience during pregnancy, and routine doctor appointments.

Metabolism and energetics

Metabolism basically refers to all the chemical reactions within the body used to produce energy. It produces energy to perform all the functions of different tissues within the body. Metabolism works by breaking down foods in the diet or compounds in the body into their smaller...