BLOOD 1. The important components of blood include plasma‚ erythrocytes‚ and leukocytes. Red blood cells or erythrocytes account for 45 % of the blood. Leukocytes or white blood cells‚ aid in protecting the body from disease as well as platelets. Platelets function to inhibit excessive bleeding from the body. The plasma layer is another layer that constitutes the majority of blood. 2. The Plasma is straw coloured. It has 90% water‚ 7%proteins and 3% other substances. The Plasma protects the
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29/09/2007 Activity 1: hair structure a) Describe‚ in detail‚ the structure of a hair identifying the 3 layers. Hairs are dead structures that are made of hardened protein called keratin. Keratin provides the body with a protective toughness for its entire surface. Hair is comprised of 3 layers these are as follows the cuticle‚ the cortex and the medulla. The cuticle is the outer layer of the scale cells with each scale overlapping each other towards the tip of the hair. This
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The dermis is composed of the papillary layer and the ___________. | epidermis | | cutaneous plexus | | hypodermis | | -reticular layerThe reticular and papillary layers together compose the dermis. | What structure is responsible for the strength of attachment between the epidermis and dermis? | stratum corneum | | basement membrane | | -epidermal ridge | | stratum lucidumThe deeper the epidermal ridge‚ the stronger the attachment. | The type of cells that form the strata
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Being accused of something you didn’t do is not only unfair‚ but also injustice. Although fingerprints are crucial evidence and data of a case‚ it’s not the only piece of information available. While trying someone for a case‚ it’s only lawful if the jurors understand the process and basic principles of the technique. However‚ the system of unskilled jurors can be improved. These days‚ fingerprinting people seems pretty cunning. With a DNA database‚ fingerprints seem like a reliable source. For
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Quiz 1 Why is the Epic of Gilgamesh a first in known literary works? Answer Selected Answer: It is the first to confront the idea of death Correct Answer: It is the first to confront the idea of death Question 2 0 out of 4 points According to our text‚ what did the Hebrews believe their status as "chosen people" meant? Answer Selected Answer: They were favored by YHWH‚ the Hebrew god Correct Answer: They were to set an example of a higher moral standard Question
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Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lecture Notes - Skeletal System II (Skull) The Vertebrate Skull consists of: 1 - neurocranium (also called endocranium or primary braincase) 2 - dermatocranium (membrane bones) 3 - splanchnocranium (or visceral skeleton) Neurocranium: 1 - protects the brain 2 - begins as cartilage that is partly or entirely replaced by bone (except in cartilaginous fishes) Cartilaginous stage: neurocranium begins as pair of parachordal & prechordal cartilages below the
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In The Answer Is No‚ the narrative describes the story of a school teacher who went through a difficult time dealing with her personal and psychological conflict. In her painful memory of childhood‚ she was violated by her tutor (schoolmaster) who came over her house to give her private lessons. It happened when her parents were not home and she was not aware of his shameful action. Furthermore‚ he was trying to cover his serious sin by convincing her that everything was normal and that he loved
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Chapter 8 Test Review Multiple Choice 1. Which is not a part of the axial skeleton? A. rib B. vertebral column C. mandible D. clavicle 2. Which is not a part of the appendicular skeleton? A. coxal bones B. parietal bones C. radius D. clavicle 3. The axial skeleton consists of: A. 60 bones. B. 68 bones. C. 74 bones. D. 80 bones. 4. The appendicular skeleton consists of: A. 102 bones. B. 118 bones. C. 126 bones. D. 137 bones. 5. The term sinus‚ as it relates to bone
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a vault at the bank by police officers and there is a large procession that hand delivers the questions to the studio. It makes the viewer think that the whole quiz show thing is completely fraud-free. The camera then shows how such shows have captivated audiences around the country. Everyone wants to be a part of the phenomenon of quiz shows even if it means simply watching the show on television from their home. The audience ranges from couples to families to even nuns. Yet the corruption is
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The Answer by Karl Nemsow Voyager1 sails through deep space all alone. It has been on its journey since 1977 sending back glimpses of the solar system to help humankind find some answers. One of the greatest questions asked by humankind is what‚ or who‚ else might exist out in our grandiose cosmos. A cosmos 13.7 billion years old‚ which is so massive that it is incomprehensible to the human mind. Dr Vince Hawking tried to comprehend such concepts every single day. It made him wonder if
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