3/11/13 Adrenal glands- on top of kidneys - attached to kidneys via connective tissue capsule -cortex- stimulated by ACTH 3 layers 1. - zona glomerulosa - releases mineral corticoids - aldosterone: anti-diuretic. Retain na+ --> leads to h2o retention (Low levels of aldosterone)-->. Hypovolemia- low blood volume-->. leads to low blood pressure 2. - zona fasciculata- glucocorticoids - cortisone‚ cortisol -resist
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D2. Explain the importance of homeostasis in maintaining the healthy functioning of the body. Homeostasis is vital for the maintenance of healthy functioning of the body. It is important the body keeps to a narrow range of variables‚ and without it ‚ chemical reactions and metabolic processes within the body cannot be carried out properly‚ which can cause disease and complications. If the body cannot maintain its temperature‚ this can cause the person to overheat‚ resulting in hyperthermia. This
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BIOS256 Week 2 LAB EXERCISE Introduction to Chemical Digestion Directions: a. Click the Contents button. b. Open the Digestive System File. c. Click Animations. d. Click Introduction to Chemical Digestion. Introduction 1. Explain the function of chemical digestion. The function is to break down food‚ using enzymes and other digestive chemicals to reduce food into particle nutrients molecules that be absorbed and move it through the digestive tract. Digestive Chemicals
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Unit 5 Reading Guide Questions Which minerals are stored in bones? Triglycerides‚ calcium phosphate‚ and calcium hydroxide are all stored in the bones as mineral salts Which types of bones provides a large‚ flat surface area for muscle attachment? Flat bones such as the scapulae have large‚ flat surface area for muscle attachment. Describe the location‚ composition‚ and function of the epiphyseal plate. The epiphyseal plate is located in the metaphysis‚ and is composed of hyaline cartilage
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Jenny Plunkett (t00166214) Submission Date: 16/10/2012 Drugged up on 50 Shades The literary drug that sets our women off Isn’t it amazing when I type ‘5’ into the Google search bar‚ the first thing that pops up is the option for ‘50 Shades of Grey’. This already proves to us that it has become a phenomenon. However my question is what is it that makes it so popular? Why is the trilogy a “must read”? The author‚ T.V executive‚ Wife and mother of two‚ E.L James from West London published her
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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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Anatomy and Physiology of Central Nervous System and Complex Nervous Activity PSY 119 Spring 2015 Professor: Elena Molchanova‚ MD Office: Main Building‚ 209 Office phone: 663309 (*239) Email: molchanova_e@auca.kg‚ emolchanova2009@gmail.com Office hours: by appointment Course language: English Classes: Monday‚ Wednesday‚ Friday 9.00 – 9.45 Credits: 6 Prerequisites: no Course status: required Course materials Main textbook 1: Carlson‚ N. (2007). Physiology of Behavior‚ 9th edition (downloaded
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forests and prairies‚ tundra‚ barren ground‚ mountains‚ deserts‚ and swamps. Some wolves even visit large cities‚ and‚ of course‚ the wolf’s domesticated version‚ the dog‚ thrives in urban environments. Wolfs The gray wolf or grey wolf Canis
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This essay will outline the functions of the main cell components‚ these consist of the nucleus‚ nuclear membrane‚ mitochondria‚ lysosomes‚ Golgi apparatus‚ cell membrane‚ ribosomes‚ cytoplasm and endoplasmic reticulum both rough and smooth. Images: [3] Every human body has billions of microscopic units called cells. Cells carry out numerous of chemical reactions and processes that make up the essence of life. The structure of cells varies in size and shape and has different functions. There
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In the year 1926‚ the grey wolves were eliminated from the Yellowstone are. This is because they are dangerous predators that can’t be controlled‚ they are not the native grey wolves and they are causing the elk population to plummet and disappear slowly. Grey wolves should not be reintroduced to the Yellowstone National Park because they are dangerous predators that can’t be tamed. Have you ever heard of a friendly grey wolf? No‚ me either. Wolves are very dangerous animals that could attack
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