The autopilot of your inner universe
The body's internal construction crew
The microscopic ecosystem keeping you alive
Survival mode and extreme adaptations
007skaty The trigeminal nerve signals the brain to trigger bradycardia and constrict blood vessels, conserving oxygen so humans survive longer underwater.
007skaty Fevers accelerate the production of white blood cells to rapidly fight off infections.
007skaty Flip the fuel cards to discover how your body processes nutrients to sustain itself.
Cold shock: Did you know that splashing cold water on your face can instantly reduce anxiety by triggering your dive reflex?
A medical condition in which the body's core temperature drops below the level required for normal metabolism. In 1999, Anna Bågenholm survived a record body temperature of 13.7 degrees Celsius after a skiing accident.
What is the medical term for the dramatic slowing of the heart rate that occurs during the dive reflex?
Which nerve is responsible for sensing cold water on the face and triggering the mammalian dive reflex?
Why is a moderate fever actually beneficial when your body is fighting off a viral infection?
Approximately how long can the average human survive without food, provided they have access to water?
What alternative energy molecules does the liver produce from fat when glucose is unavailable?
Which endocrine glands, located on top of the kidneys, secrete the adrenaline needed for fight-or-flight?