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The Body Explained, with Cassius Bordelon, PhD, is a light-hearted video production that answers common questions about how the human body works. Segments generally run one minute and are designed to help capture students' attention and curiosity. Dr. Bordelon is an Associate Professor of Cell Biology at Baylor College of Medicine and an expert on anatomy.

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Why Do Our Ears Pop?

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Do Hair and Fingernails Grow After You Die?

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What Causes Your Stomach to Growl?

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Why Does Your Nose Run When You Cry?

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What Makes Our Teeth Chatter When We Get Cold?

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Why Do We Sneeze?

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Sleepy Legs

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What Causes Goose Bumps?

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What Causes Hiccups?

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What Causes an Ice Cream Headache?

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What is That Little Thing That Hangs Down in the Back of Your Throat?

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Why Do Onions Make You Cry?

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What Causes Blushing?

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