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    Muscle Tissue

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    Muscle Tissue 1. How is muscle tissue categorized? Muscle tissue is categorized by its shape‚ the number of nuclei‚ and the mechanism of stimulation. 2. a. Click the Smooth Muscle Tissue. Identify each of the following: Nucleus----- Smooth Fiber Muscle------------------ b. Describe smooth muscle control (voluntary or involuntary). Involuntary c. Name some smooth muscle functions (click the “Tissue Locations” button). Smooth

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    QUILONA‚ KLARISSE JANE A. BSP-1B Animal Tissues 1. Epithelial Epithelial tissue is made of closely-packed cells arranged in flat sheets. Epithelia form the surface of the skin‚ line the various cavities and tubes of the body‚ and cover the internal organs. Subsets of Epithelia Epithelia that form the interface between the internal and external environments. Skin as well as the lining of the mouth and nasal cavity. These are derived from ectoderm. Inner lining of the GI tract‚ lungs‚ urinary

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    Pradhan‚08-11-2013 ABSTRACT The present study describes a reliable method for callus induction of Hybanthus ennaspermus‚an important medicinal plant plant. Calli were in vitro initiated from leaves segments using Murashige and Skog (1962) basal media. The effect of NAA (_-naphthalene acetic acid) and 2‚4-D (2‚4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) on callus induction was investigated. It was found that growth regulators and their concentrations have obvious effects on the callus induction‚ the increment

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    Tissue Types Amy Chanda Morrison Colorado Christian University Our bodies have four different types of tissues. They are epithelial‚ connective‚ muscle and nervous. Each one has a specific job to do to keep the body in homeostasis. Patton stated “homeostasis is the relatively constant state maintained by the body” (pg.19). He also stated that “the precise and constant chemical composition of the internal environment must be maintained within very narrow limits‚ or sickness and death will result”

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    Cortisol – The Stress Hormone Where is it made? Within the adrenal glands there is a layer around the perimeter of the gland that is known as the adrenal cortex. A portion of the cortex labeled the Zona fasciculata is where the hormone Cortisol produced. The Zona fasciculata is primarily responsible for the production of various Glucocorticoids‚ such as Cortisol. What is it? Cortisol is a corticosteroid hormone it is extremely vital to the body- when released increases both blood pressure

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    Muscle Tissue

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    Muscle Tissue Introduction * Motion * Results from alternating contraction (shortening) and relaxation of muscles * Skeletal system * Provides leverage and a supportive framework for this movement * Myology – study of muscles Muscle Tissue * Alternating contraction and relaxation of cells * Chemical energy changed into mechanical energy Types of Muscle Tissue * Skeletal muscle – primarily attached to bones * Striated and voluntary * Cardiac

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    DATE_____________ | | NO | NAME OF TISSUE / SPECIMEN | NAME OF THE ORGAN SYSTEM | LABEL SPECIMEN | FUNCTION | DESEASE | Type of tissuesection | Staining technique | REFRENCE | MAGNIFICATION | DRAWING / SKETCH | 1 | Acute Lymphocyte Leukemia | Cardiovascular System | Blood | Type of cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of white blood cells | Leukemia | Blood Smear | Hematoxylin | http://swc2.hccs.edu/bio/labs | 451x306 pixels | | 2 | Atherosclerosis- Coronary

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    Connective Tissue As the name implies‚ connective tissue serves a "connecting" function. It supports and binds other tissues. Unlike epithelial tissue‚ connective tissue typically has cells scattered throughout an extracellular matrix. Loose Connective Tissue In vertebrates‚ the most common type of connective tissue is loose connective tissue. It holds organs in place and attaches epithelial tissue to other underlying tissues. Loose connective tissue is named based on the "weave" and type

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    There are thousands of burn victims awaiting donations of human tissue to help meet critical needs in reconstructive surgery. My current case #49 regards the selling of human tissue donations. It’s a complicated situation where a few medical centers have acquired a partnership with a biotechnological company called Ardias Corporation. Ardias wants to create a tissue bank to help facilitate researchers with disease-specific tissue that will provide a link to accurate genetic sequence with diseases

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    Epithelial tissue Covers the body surface and forms the lining for most internal cavities. The major function of epithelial tissue includes protection‚ secretion‚ absorption‚ and filtration. The skin is an organ made up of epithelial tissue which protects the body from dirt‚ dust‚ bacteria and other microbes that may be harmful. Epithelial tissue covers the whole surface of the body. It is made up of cells closely packed and ranged in one or more layers. This tissue is specialised to form the

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