Properties of Colloids Tyndall Effect Tyndall observed this phenomenon in 1869. He observed that when a beam of light is allowed to pass through a colloidal solution‚ the path of light gets illuminated. This phenomenon is known as Tyndall Effect. It occurs because light is scattered by particles present in colloidal solution. The intensity of the scattered light depends on the difference between the refractive indices of the dispersed phase and the dispersion medium. Greater is the difference
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Mechanization is sometimes confused with tractorization even though they are two different things altogether. Tractorization or tractor power is just one option or an option of mechanization. Tractorization on the other hand is the use of strong vehicles with large wheels and are used purposely for pulling farm machinery. Hence it is basically‚ the use of tractor as a power source to help in the efficiency of farm work. Some types of tractors include; wheel type‚ crawler type‚ half-track type etc. The major
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Are Apocrine Glands? Apocrine glands are located in the skin‚ breasts‚ eyelids‚ and ears. They are a type of exocrine gland‚ which are glands that secrete hormones into a duct. Counterparts of exocrine glands are endocrine glands that secrete their hormones directly into the bloodstream. Certain endocrine glands also release hormones called pancrines that affect only specifically targeted cells very close to where they are released. Examples of endocrine glands are the pituitary gland‚ pancreas‚
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------------------------------------------------- Pituitary gland From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Pituitary gland | | Located at the base of the brain‚ the pituitary gland is protected by a bony structure called the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone. | | Median sagittal through the hypophysis of an adult monkey. Semidiagrammatic. | Latin | hypophysis‚ glandula pituitaria | Gray ’s | subject #275 1275 | Artery | superior hypophyseal artery‚infundibular artery‚prechiasmal artery‚ inferior
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Heredity and Hormones and How They influence Behavior There are many things that are unknown about the reasons behind people’s thoughts and actions‚ but in recent years‚ concepts about how a person’s own genetic make-up and hormones can affect our own behavior. Although there have been no breakthroughs that can definitively say this hormone causes people to act one way all the time‚ there have been instances where a person’s genetics and hormones can contribute to certain behavioral ideas. There
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United States and the European Union in the beef hormone dispute is to determine the extent that a country can use health or other concerns to prohibit trade. The major aspect of this dilemma is that the United States and Europe have different regulations concerning beef. Although the beef meets American and International standards it doesn’t meet some European regulations. Even though the case went to the WTO and there were recommendations made‚ the have problem between the United States and the
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has warned Candice that she can possibly develop emphysema‚ also a lung disease‚ if she does not quit smoking soon. Since receiving hormone therapy (Candice underwent gender reassignment surgery in her mid-twenties)‚ she has begun experiencing long term side effects including Type 2 diabetes and gallbladder disease. Currently‚ Candice is not interested in stopping hormone therapy. Candice’s current support consists of her partner Charles‚ and a sister she speaks to one-two times annually by phone.
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Adrenal gland In mammals‚ the adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are the triangular-shaped endocrine glands that sit on top of the kidneys. They are chiefly responsible for releasing hormones in conjunction with stress through the synthesis of corticosteroids and catecholamines‚ including cortisol and adrenaline (epinephrine)‚ respectively. Anatomy and function Anatomically‚ the adrenal glands are located in the retroperitoneum situated atop the kidneys‚ one on each side. They are
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know about the Pituitary Gland Anatomy & Physiology II BIO144-1003B-06 It is interesting to find out about the pituitary glands in more detail. The pituitary glands are just one major part of the endocrine system. The pituitary glands secrete hormones to the bloodstream. It has two different categories‚ such as the anterior lobe and the posterior lobe. The anterior lobe secretes different hormones that are important to the human everyday life. Prolatin‚ growth hormone‚ adrenocorticotropic‚
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CheckPoint Heredity and Hormones Behavior from person to person can vary significantly. Indicators of human behavior include aggressiveness‚ intelligence‚ and tendencies towards violence. Hormones and genes are directly responsible for these behavioral outcomes. Throughout one’s lifetime‚ hormones have defined clear roles. In contrast‚ heredity is affected by genes and genes are affected by the environment and are able to change in regard to the situation the environment presents. Because of
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