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Robyn A. Carlson teaches anatomy and physiology at a community college in Laramie, Wyoming. For the past eight years, she has led lecture and laboratory sections for students preparing for nursing programs. She served as a graduate teaching assistant during her master’s studies. Carlson also contributes articles on human biology to Biology Insights.

What Is the Difference Between Cartilage and Bone?Bones & Muscles
What Is the Organ of Corti and How Does It Work?Eyes & ENT
Types and Functions of Exocrine Cells of the Pancreas Biology
What Is the Juxtaglomerular Apparatus?Gut & Kidney
The Function of the Nose in the Respiratory System Heart & Lungs
The Main Structures of Excitation-Contraction Coupling Biology
Epithelial Sodium Channel Function and Role in the Body Biology
How Is Chloride Transported in the Body?Biology
What Is an Eardrum and How Does It Work?Eyes & ENT
What Is a Papillary Structure in Biology and Medicine?Biology
How Does Histamine Cause Vasodilation?Biology
What Happens When Calcium Binds Troponin?Biology
Where Are Club Cells Found and What Do They Do?Biology
What Are the Tarsal Bones? Location, Names & Function Bones & Muscles
What Are Lung Apices and Why Are They Important?Heart & Lungs
What Causes Atrioventricular (AV) Valves to Close?Heart & Lungs
Where Is the Apex of the Lung? Location & Importance Heart & Lungs
What Are Starling Forces and How Do They Work?Biology
What Is the Function of the False Vocal Cords?Eyes & ENT
Where Are Receptors for the General Senses Located?Brain & Nerves
What Are Alpha 1 Adrenergic Receptors & What Do They Do?Biology
Ampullary Structures: Digestion, Balance, and Disease Eyes & ENT
Diapedesis: The Movement of White Blood Cells From Vessels Biology
What Are Spider Cells and What Is Their Function?Biology
Why Can People Successfully Donate Only Part of Their Liver?Gut & Kidney
Thyroid vs. Thymus: Key Differences in Gland Function Hormones
What Are Beta-Adrenergic Receptors and Their Functions?Biology
What Are Type II Pneumocytes and What Is Their Function?Biology
Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells: Their Function and Purpose Biology
What Is Diffusion Potential and Its Role in the Body?Biology