Category: Human anatomy

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Is there a max length for pubic hair?: Understanding the Science

Oct 10, 2025 •

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According to dermatological studies, pubic hair has a significantly shorter growth phase than scalp hair, which is the primary reason it does not grow to extreme lengths. This genetically programmed growth cycle explains why there is a max length for pubic hair, which is fundamentally different from the hair on your head.

What Two Organs Are Most Drugs Eliminated From?

Oct 9, 2025 •

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The vast majority of medications are cleared from the system by two critical organs [1.2.3, 1.3.1]. So, what two organs are most drugs eliminated from? The answer lies in the powerful combination of the liver's metabolic function and the kidneys' excretory power [1.2.1, 1.3.4].

Which organ is primarily responsible for drug metabolism? The Liver's Central Role

Oct 5, 2025 •

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The cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes, found predominantly in the liver, are responsible for metabolizing 70-80% of all drugs in clinical use [1.4.1]. So, which organ is primarily responsible for drug metabolism? The definitive answer is the liver, which serves as the body's chief metabolic hub [1.2.1].