The Metric System Scientific data is always reported using metric system units of measurement. There are four basic metric measurement units: • Length = meter (m) • Volume = liter (l) • Mass (weight) = gram (g) • Temperature = ° Celsius (° C) All four metric system basic units can be converted into larger or smaller units simply by adding a prefix in front of the basic unit: Unit prefixes: • kilo (k) = Makes the basic unit 1000 times larger (103) • deci (d) = Makes
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DEFINITIONS Embryology is the study of embryos (G.embryon=is the early developing human). It refers to the prenatal development of embryos and fetuses. Developmental anatomy is concerned with the changes that cells‚ tissues‚ organs and the body as a whole undergo from germ cells to the adult. Teratology (teratos=monester) is the division of embryology that deals with birth defects.. TERMINOLOGY Oocyte (ovum‚ egg) is the female germ or sex cell produced in the ovaries. Sperm
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Computer Information System Brief Sonya Cunningham University Of Phoenix Accounting Information System ACC/542 Eva King May 11‚ 2015 Computer Information System This paper will address the following regarding Kudler Fine Foods: identify Kudler’s key business and accounting information needs‚ analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Kudler’s current computer system and technology use‚ including hardware and software. It will explain what opportunities Kudler has in terms of technology and
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Excretory system Excretion is the removal of waste products of metabolism from our body system. Contents • 1 Excretory functions • 2 Component organs o 2.1 Lungs o 2.2 Kidneys o 2.3 Ureter o 2.4 Urinary bladder o 2.5 Urethra o 3 Urine formation4 Reasons For Excretion The excretory system removes metabolic and liquid toxic wastes as well as excess water from the organism‚ in the form of urine‚sweat‚urea or bile. This is important so as to help maintain balance within the organism
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The respiratory system The respiratory system is responsible for providing oxygen and removing carbon dioxide‚ heat and water vapours. All living creatures require oxygen and give off carbon dioxide. Oxygen is required for every cell in your body to function. Structure of the respiratory system: Normally air is taken in through your nose however sometimes it is taken in through your mouth and passes through a series of airways to reach the lungs. This series of airways is known as the respiratory
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The excretory system eliminates wastes from the body while also maintaining water and chemical balances. The main organs of the excretory system are the kidneys‚ the ureters‚ the bladder‚ the urethra‚ the skin‚ and the lungs. The main things that the body must excrete are nitrogen wastes and carbon dioxide. Nitrogen wastes are a byproduct of protein metabolism. Protein metabolism is the making of amino acids into proteins and the breaking-down of proteins into amino acids. Carbon dioxide
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n ------------------------------------------------- Communications system In telecommunication‚ a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks‚ transmissionsystems‚ relay stations‚ tributary stations‚ and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection andinteroperation to form an integrated whole. The components of a communications system serve a common purpose‚ are technically compatible‚ use common procedures‚ respond to controls‚ and operate in
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Digestive System * uniquely constructed to perform its specialized function of turning food into the energy you need to survive and packaging the residue for waste disposal. Parts of the digestive system: 1) MOUTH * is the beginning of the digestive tract; * digestion starts here when taking the first bite of food. * Chewing breaks the food into pieces that are more easily digested‚ while saliva mixes with food to begin the process of breaking it down 2) ESOPHAGUS
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REWARD SYSTEM One of important attributes of work organization is the ability to give reward to their members. Pay‚ promotions‚ fringe benefits‚ and status symbols are perhaps the most important rewards. Because these rewards are important‚ the ways they are distributed have a profound effect on the quality of work life as well as on the effectiveness of organization. Organization typically rely on reward system to do four things : 1. Motivate employees to perform effectively. 2. Motivate
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“The Urinary System” The Urinary System is a group of organs in the body concerned with filtering out excess fluid and other substances from the bloodstream. The organs included in the urinary system are the kidneys‚ ureters‚ bladder‚ and urethra. The kidneys are two bean-shaped‚ reddish brown organs about the size of your fist. The renal capsule‚ a tough capsule of fibrous connective tissue‚ covers the kidneys. The ribcage protects the kidneys which are located in the back just above the
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