BIOLOGY | MEDICAL | HEALTH on Instagram: "You can see a pulsing, “heartbeat” effect on blood from a small finger wound in water because the pressure from the heart’s pumping action pushes blood out in spurts, which are visible as rhythmic pulses. For this to be visible, the wound must be from an artery, which is characterized by bright red blood that spurts, not a continuous flow. How it works: The heart’s pump forces blood into the arteries under high pressure. This pressure causes the blood to

The Human Body 🧬 on Instagram: "Follow @explainingthebody to learn everything about the human body one post at a time 🧠⚙️ The appearance of pulsing veins on your forehead, while often subtle, can be a sign that your heart is working harder than usual and is attempting to communicate a story about your cardiovascular health. Normally, the veins you see on your forehead are simply draining deoxygenated blood away from the face and back toward the heart. This blood flow is generally steady, which

Can Someone Please Explain If It Actually Does Anything When You ‘Pulse’ In A Workout Class?