of evolution from ancient life on earth‚ especially since we’re distantly related to different animals‚ (such as fish) if our family tree was to be traced that far back. Many connections in animals can be found‚ such as patterns bone structures resembling other bone structures in a completely different animal‚ the connections are there you just need the patience to look for them. For example‚ Shubin states “Ears might seem an unlikely place for a human-shark connection‚ especially since sharks
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Many disorders and illnesses baffle doctors and scientists today even with our modern technology. Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressive‚ also known as FOP‚ is a rare disorder that affects 1 of 2 million people‚ where a person grows a second layer of bone around their skeleton. Even though we are researching cures today‚ to help progress future cures we need to inform the public of how FOP functions. The earliest documented occurrence of FOP dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries‚ where doctors were
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made up of bones called vertebrae. A vertebra can crack just like any other bone in the body. When the vertebral body collapses‚ this is called a vertebral compression fracture. These fractures occur more frequently in the thoracic spine (the central portion of the spine)‚ in particular in the lower part. These fractures are generally caused by a condition such as osteoporosis‚ a very hard fall‚ or another type of injury. Causes- The vertebrae may fracture or collapse due to reduction of bone tissue
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1. A. Homeostasis is defined as a condition of equilibrium in the body internal environment. For example the internal organs‚ behaviors‚ body temperatures. In homeostasis it can be considered as dynamic as it is always changing. The liver‚ kidneys‚ autonomic nervous system and endocrine system‚ and hypothalamus help maintain homeostasis. For example‚ my brother has imbalance homeostasis due to having seizures. Because his brain is not functioning correctly‚ his homeostasis is not balance. B. Medial
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The Bone Sparrow‚ written by Australian author Zana Fraillon‚ is a gripping‚ touching‚ and heart-wrenching novel for teenagers. The story takes place in the Asian country of Myanmar and is about children who are being treated unfairly in detention centers. Although this is a fictitious story‚ the places and events that occur are all too real. Subhi‚ the protagonist‚ is a ten-year old boy stuck with his family in a refugee camp. The camp guards‚ known as ‘Jackets‚’ treat their people very poorly
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many diseases caused by poor nutrition. One disease young children are at risk for is rickets. Rickets is caused by a vitamin D‚ calcium‚ and phosphorus deficiency. Rickets is the softening and weakening of the bones in children. Skeletal deformities and fractures can occur because the bones are so soft and weak. Rickets is seen during periods of rapid growth because during growth a great deal of vitamin D‚ phosphorus‚ and calcium are needed. “The predominant cause is a vitamin D deficiency‚ but lack
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elastic cartilage The colon is an organ included in which body system? Answer Integumentary Gastrointestinal Reproductive Which of the following is NOT connective tissue: Answer cartilage blood adipose bone skeletal muscle The categories of epithelial tissue membranes are: Answer synovial‚ cutaneous‚ and serous membranes synovial‚ mucous‚ and cutaneous membranes synovial‚ cutaneous‚ and mucous membranes synovial‚ mucous
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Osteoporosis exists; they have no knowledge of what this disease is about or how to prevent it. In the article “c-Maf and you won’t see fat” Laurie McCauley defines Osteoporosis as “a metabolic bone disease that results from an imbalance between the process of bone formation and bone resorption‚ leading to reduce bone mass and increased susceptibility to fracture.” And according to Matthew Taylor‚ in his article “Osteoporosis: An Opportunity to Serve” Osteoporosis was “only officially recognized as a disease
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Diseases in the Bone: |Diseases: |Cause |Symptoms |Treatment | |Osteoporosis |Loss of bone mass‚ ageing‚ bone density decrease‚ |Fracture (often first sign)‚ |Lifestyle changes – increase | | |weakened bones‚ menopause (drop in oestrogen)‚ bone |symptoms are not very |calcium intake‚ vitamin D | |
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fracture types bone building exercise Muscular System – upper limb- active vs inactive 2. Review the Joints Case Study at the anatomy and physiology place. 3. Answer the questions below. You may use your text and any other resources you wish‚ please be sure to cite your sources! Submit your answers as a word document to the week 3 dropbox. Questions: 1. List two factors that keep bones healthy. Describe in detail how these factors impact bone health. |
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