What really happens to our hair and fingernails after we die?
The Body Explained
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The Body Explained, with Cassius Bordelon, PhD, is a light-hearted video series 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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Do Hair and Fingernails Grow After You Die?
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What really happens to our hair and fingernails after we die?
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The Uvula
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You've seen it in the mirror—that little thing hanging in the back of your throat. What is it?
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What Causes an Ice Cream Headache?
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How could something so good, like ice cream, give you such a fast headache?
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What Causes Blushing?
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When you become embarrassed, your face heats up and turns red. Why?
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What Causes Goose Bumps?
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Goose bumps come and goose bumps go. Why does your body react this way?
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What Causes Hiccups?
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They annoy everyone and are tough to get rid of. What are they? Hiccups!
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What Causes Sleepy Legs?
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Has your leg or other part of your body gone to sleep? What makes that happen?