Pickleball-Related Eye Injuries
Pickleball-related eye injuries are on the rise due to the sport’s rapid growth in the United States, especially among adults aged 50 and older
Five Senses
Overview of the Five Senses
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Sight: The eyes detect light and color, allowing us to see and interpret visual information.
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Hearing: The ears detect sound waves, enabling us to hear noises, music, and speech.
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Smell: The nose picks up scents and odors through airborne particles, helping us distinguish between different smells.
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Taste: The tongue detects flavors such as sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami, allowing us to enjoy and distinguish different foods.
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Touch: The skin senses pressure, texture, temperature, and pain, helping us feel sensations like hot, cold, rough, or smooth surfaces.
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Common Hormones and Their Nicknames
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Joint hypermobility syndrome(JHS)
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