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Evelyn Hughes is a science writer at Biology Insights specializing in introductory human anatomy and organ systems. A certified teacher based in Ashland, Oregon, she also teaches biology and physiology classes at a local public high school. Hughes received a master’s degree in teaching.

What Is the Function of the Ileum in the Digestive System?Gut & Kidney
What Is a Goblet Cell and What Is Its Function?Biology
Ectoderm: What It Is and What It Becomes Biology
Respiratory Mucosa: Function, Location, and Protection Heart & Lungs
What Connects the Hypothalamus to the Pituitary Gland?Hormones
Fenestrated Capillaries: Function, Location, and Structure Heart & Lungs
What is the difference between internal and external respiration?Heart & Lungs
Why Is an Artery Classified as an Organ?Biology
What Are Pancreatic Islet Cells & How Do They Function?Hormones
Receptor Anatomy: Structure, Types, and Function Biology
Stratified Epithelial Tissue: An In-Depth Look Biology
The Horny Layer of Skin: What It Is and Why It’s Important Skin & Hair
How the Endocrine and Nervous Systems Communicate Hormones
How to Identify Tissue Types and Label Their Features Biology
What Is the Concha of the Ear? Anatomy and Function Eyes & ENT
How Are Red Blood Cells and Neurons Different?Biology
Is the Vascular System the Same as the Cardiovascular System?Heart & Lungs
Understanding Hyperplasia: Types and Roles in Tissue Growth Biology
The 4 Tissue Layers of the Human Body Explained Biology
What Are the Major Cell Types in Connective Tissues?Biology
Do Bones Make Blood? Explaining the Process Bones & Muscles
Heart Muscle Cells: What They Are and How They Work Heart & Lungs
Overview of Human Body Systems and Their Functions Biology
What Are Tissues Made Of: The 4 Types Explained Biology
Fibrous Connective Tissue: Function, Location, and Types Biology
What Is an Islet and Its Function in the Body?Hormones
How Does the Skeletal System Interact With Other Systems?Biology
What Is the All-or-None Law in Physiology?Biology
The Red Blood Cell Structure and Function Biology
What Tissue Is the Trachea Made Of?Heart & Lungs