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What's Addiction? for Kids
An addiction is an urge to do something that is hard to control or stop.
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What Are Islet Cells? for Kids
The pancreas contains clusters of cells that make hormones. These clusters are known as islets.
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What Is Hyperglycemia? for Kids
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hyperglycemia occurs when the levels get too high.
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What Is Hypoglycemia? for Kids
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hypoglycemia occurs when the levels get too low.
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What's an Optician? for Kids
An optician is the person you see when you go to buy your glasses that were prescribed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
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What's a Spinal Tap? for Kids
A spinal tap is an important test for diagnosing illnesses, such as meningitis.
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What's a Whitehead? for Kids
People with acne may have different types of bumps on their skin.
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What's a Nasal Cavity? for Kids
The nasal cavity is the inside of your nose.
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What Is the Glycemic Index? for Kids
The body breaks down most carbohydrates from the foods we eat and changes them to a type of sugar called glucose. The glycemic index is a way of measuring how fast this happens and how a food affects blood glucose levels.
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What Is Bone Marrow? for Kids
Bone marrow is a thick, spongy kind of jelly inside your bones.