Tag: blood

What is your blood type?

Post author By Konstantina Louka
Post date August 15, 2020

“I am type B. I can’t donate blood for your surgery. We need to find another donor.” Have you ever wondered what it is that determines your blood type or why it’s so important for doctors to know their patient’s blood type before transfusion? Let’s learn as much information as we can. The International Society […]

Physiology & Disease

The organ systems of the human body

Post author By Konstantina Louka
Post date August 12, 2020

What are the differences between unicellular and multicellular organisms when it comes to their functions? We already know that three of the basic functions of living organisms are survival, growth, and reproduction. In order to survive and grow, a cell needs nutrients and oxygen. Moreover, it needs to get rid of carbon dioxide and waste […]