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Humans, or human beings, are bipedal primates belonging to the mammalian species Homo sapiens (Latin for "wise man" or "knowing man") under the family Hominidae (the great apes).Taxonomy of living primates, Minnesota State University Mankato, retrieved April 4, 2005. Humans have a highly developed brain capable of abstract reasoning, language and introspection. This, combined with an erect body carriage that frees their upper limbs for manipulating objects, has allowed humans to make greater use of tools than any other species.
Like most primates, humans are by nature social. However, humans are particularly adept at utilizing systems of communication for self-expression and the exchange of ideas. Humans create complex social structures composed of co-operating and competing groups, ranging in scale from nations to individual families, and social interaction between humans has established a variety of traditions, rituals, ethics, values, social norms, and laws which form the basis of human society. Humans also have a marked appreciation for beauty and aesthetics which, combined with the human desire for self-expression, has led to cultural innovations such as art, literature and music.
Humans are also noted for their desire to understand and influence the world around them, seeking to explain and manipulate natural phenomena through science, religion, philosophy and mythology. This natural curiosity has led to the development of advanced tools and skills; humans are the only known species to build fires, cook their food, clothe themselves, and use numerous other technologies.
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RT @NASA: Apollo 17's Cernan & Schmitt left the moon at 10:54 pm UTC 37 yrs ago today. Humans have not returned http://bit.ly/6z9asv
TheAngryBanana (TheAngryBanana) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:25:29 -0000
RT @NASA: Apollo 17's Cernan & Schmitt left the moon at 10:54 pm UTC 37 yrs ago today. Humans have not returned http://bit.ly/6z9asv
"Open Season" Criminal Minds Virgin1+1 2300 "One man's wilderness is another man's theme park." "Hunting their sport. Humans their target."
garydchance (Gary D Chance) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:25:18 -0000
"Open Season" Criminal Minds Virgin1+1 2300 "One man's wilderness is another man's theme park." "Hunting their sport. Humans their target."
"you see" he said " humans have souls, we have callings. The flames you see, are not flames at all, but the colours and #WIPfire #amwriting
TiffanyVize (Tiffany Vize) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:24:50 -0000
"you see" he said " humans have souls, we have callings. The flames you see, are not flames at all, but the colours and #WIPfire #amwriting
Origin Of Japanese Love Of Curry Rice Discovered: In a breakthrough in the study of evolution of humans and their s... http://bit.ly/5LCqQ6
japan_now (japan_now) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:23:28 -0000
Origin Of Japanese Love Of Curry Rice Discovered: In a breakthrough in the study of evolution of humans and their s... http://bit.ly/5LCqQ6
Worst thing about Away We Go? It didn't illuminate great truth about humans. It just illuminated truth about Dave Eggers & his girlfriend.
johnwarrender (John Warrender) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:23:15 -0000
Worst thing about Away We Go? It didn't illuminate great truth about humans. It just illuminated truth about Dave Eggers & his girlfriend.
life is never simple we as humans are complex creatures and need things to be complicated so that our minds have something to grasp
morphsintozebra (Zachary Byrd) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:23:12 -0000
life is never simple we as humans are complex creatures and need things to be complicated so that our minds have something to grasp
American Medical Association: Atlas of the Body - Links to images, graphics, and information about various body systems, and health issues affecting each.
Meta Description: [ Atlas of the Human Body ]
Artificial Anatomy - Papier-mache anatomical models of the human body from the Smithsonian Natural Museum of American History.
Blending In And Staying Special - Poems about the human body and overviews of the body systems.
Body Fun Online - Play games based on body parts.
BodyQuest - Thinkquest site offering an exploration of human anatomy, including an overview of the body systems, quiz, downloads, forums, mailing list, and a Java applet that makes slices of the human body.
Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body - Features 1,247 engravings, many in color, from the classic 1918 publication.
Meta Description: [ Gray, Henry. 1918. Anatomy of the Human Body ]
Guided Tour: Visible Human - Uses images and animations based on the Visible Human Project at the Washington University Medical School. Thousands of images provide an introduction to human anatomy and physiology.
Meta Description: [ The Visible Human, A guided tour using images
and animations based on the Visible Human Project. The tour provides
an introduction to human anatomy and physiology ]
How the Body Works: Movies - See and hear facts about the inside of the human body. Includes the heart, stomach, bones, and muscles. Page has an activity page with quizzes and games.
Meta Description: [ How does your blood move around? What happens in your stomach when you eat an apple? Check out these cool movies to see and hear the ins and outs of your insides. ]
Human Anatomy On-line - Fact-filled tour of the human body for students in middle school and above. Covers the digestive, skeletal, muscular, reproductive, lymphatic, nervous, endoctrine, cardiovascular, and urinary systems.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Human Anatomy On-line the place for fun, interactive and educational views of the human body. ]
Human Characteristics related to Timeline - Relates human physical properties to other primates.
Inner Learning - Interactive, clickable maps of the human body, including the skeletal, digestive, muscular, lymph, endocrine, nervous, circulatory, reproductive, and urinary systems.
KidsHealth.org: My Body - Collection of illustrated articles provide an in-depth look at the human body. Articles explain what various parts of the body are supposed to do and how they operate.
Organ Systems - Looks at different organs in the human body, and what they do.
Printable Blank Outline Diagram of The Digestive System - Blank diagram with notes for the functions of the major and accessory organs of the digestive system.
Meta Description: [ Printable blackline outline diagram of the digestive system including primary organs and secondary, accessory structures. ]
The Kidneys - What, Where, and How - Shows where the kidneys are, what they do, and how they do it. Includes diagrams of the nephron and the glomerulus.
The Kidneys and Body Balance. - Where the kidneys are, how they work, and some common kidney problems. Includes a quiz.
The Science Place-7th Grade Level - Deals with material learned in a regular 7th grade science class. Everything on this site is intended to help viewers learn about simple scientific topics involving life science.
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