Chapter 17 - Urinary System 17.1 Introduction (Fig. 17.1) A. The urinary system consists of two kidneys that filter the blood‚ two ureters‚ a urinary bladder‚ and a urethra to convey waste substances to the outside. 17.2 Kidneys (Fig. 17.2) A. The kidney is a reddish brown‚ bean-shaped organ 12 centimeters long; it is enclosed in a tough‚ fibrous capsule. B. Location of the Kidneys 1. The kidneys are positioned retroperitoneally on either side of the vertebral column between the twelfth
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Pg. 993: #1-10 (letter only) 11-25‚ 26-33 1. C. 2. C. 3. B. 4. C. 5. C. 6. B. 7. C 8. D. 9. A. 10. C. 11. The body uses food to absorb the nutrients needed for the cells and tissues in our bodies. Water is used for chemical reactions‚ carbohydrates are sugars used for energy‚ fats are used for insulation and proteins are used for growth and repair. 12. Carbohydrates provide the body with energy. 13. Proteins aid in growth and repair in the body. They also provide the body with 8 essential
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Section 1 1. Define mutualism and commensalism. Mutualism- Both are benefited Commensalism- One benefits the other doesn’t care. 2. Give examples of mutualism. Oxpeckers (a type of bird) and Zebras‚ the Oxpecker picks ticks and parasites off of the Zebra. The oxpecker gets food and the Zebra gets pest control. 3. Explain why most parasites do not kill their host. Why is it in their own best interest to keep their host alive? If a parasite kills its host the parasite will most likely die too Section
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Civil liberties: - Negative rights - Limits the government that infringe on an individual’s rights--ensuring your freedom - Anti-Federalists - Bill of Rights: make up the heart and basis of the civil liberties - Protect are there to protect individuals from arbitrary acts of government Civil rights: - Positive rights - Laws to empower the individual Texas v. Johnson 1988: - Patriotism/symbolism - Not just burning a piece of cloth--the American flag is very symbolic Shank
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Chapter 20 Africa and the Africans in the Age of the Atlantic Slave Trade I. Introduction A. Mahommah Gardo Baquaqua – symbol of slavery 1. Muslim trader > African slavery > African slave trade > Missionary B. Impact of outsiders on Africa 1. Islam first‚ then African developed at own pace‚ West had big impact C. Influence of Europe 1. Path of Africa becomes linked to European world economy 2. Diaspora – mass exodus of people leaving homeland 3. Slave trade dominated interactions
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Week 1 – Chapters 1 & 2 Why do some business firms pursue a triple-bottom-line outcome while others focus only on profit maximization? Please‚ use a real company example to illustrate your points. The triple bottom line outcome focuses on the concept where firms are environmentally conscious and socially responsible by achieving a balance between profits‚ avoiding damage to the environment‚ and achieving social benefits (Douglas‚ 2012). Traditionally‚ firms focused on profit maximization
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CHAPTER 8 CROSS-BORDER ALLIANCES AND STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION Opening Profile: The Daimler-Chrysler AG Global Alliance The $92 billion merger of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler to form Daimler-Chrysler Akteingesellschaft represents a triumph of the global economy and the end of car companies as national emblems of industrial might. The two CEOs announced that they expect immediate growth opportunities by using each other’s facilities‚ capacities‚ and infrastructure. DaimlerChrysler expects to realize
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heroes have been told‚ written‚ and passed down since the beginning of time; each unique but following a tight pattern. Joseph Campbell was the first to notice this and wrote a book called The Hero With A Thousand Faces. Campbell wrote about the similarities of every hero’s journey while breaking it down into three steps: Departure‚ Initiation‚ and Return. In his book‚ Campbell compares many old Greek myths and heroic tales from centuries ago‚ and although he focuses on ancient myths‚ modern hero stories
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Chapter 2: The Invasion and Settlement of North America‚ 1550-1700 Rival Imperial Models: Spain‚ France and Holland The Spanish seized Mesoamerica and South America and converted many Indians to Catholicism. The Indians were forced to work as gold miners and farmers. The French and Dutch merchants created fur-trading colonies with North American natives. New Spain: Colonization and Conversion 1540s- Vasquez de Coronado discovered the Grand Canyon‚ the Pueblo peoples of the Southwest‚ and the Kansas
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After years of study Joseph Campbell found that all heros travel the same path in their lives. Mr. Campbell named this famous theory the hero’s journey. The hero’s journey states that the hero’s must first endure several obstacles and if the hero passes all the obstacles he/she will be rewarded. This treacherous journey is repeated over and over again. This theory not only relates to us but it relates to everyone for instance myself. In fact my life’s journey as a football player and a grandson is
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