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Body Systems

Here’s a quick and simple refresher and breakdown of the major body systems.

To assist in remembering these major systems, think of the acronym “IM NERD CURLS“!

Integumentary
Muscular

Nervous
Endocrine
Reproductive
Digestive

Cardiovascular
Urinary
Respiratory
Lymphatic
Skeletal

Let’s get a brief overview of what each system does.

Integumentary System

The integumentary system is responsible for actions such as the defending your body from foreign read more »

Palpitation

Palpitation refers to the unusual consciousness of the heart beating.  Have you ever woke up suddenly from a nightmare and feel your heart thumping?  This alertness of your heart beating, at any speed or rhythm and for a varied lengths of time, is known as palpitation.

Palpitation can be caused by numerous elements including a sudden chemical imbalances in the body such as that of adrenaline, an under lying diseases such as high blood pressure or anemia, or a physical irregularity of the heart’s valves.