An explanation of the physiology of two named body systems in relation to energy metabolism in the body. (P4) In this assignment I will be explaining the physiology of two named body systems in relation to energy metabolism in the body‚ the Respiration system and the Digestive system. I will start off by giving a definition of energy metabolism in the body. Metabolism in the body is a collection of chemical reactions that takes place in the body’s cells. Metabolism converts the nutrients in the
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Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga Comparison between Nyasha and Tambudzai Nyasha and Tambu live significantly different experiences and are exposed to different things‚ especially in the beginning of the novel‚ which is a void that separates their thoughts. Their personalities and behavior also contradict each other‚ giving them a contrasting response towards society and their view on things. The events experienced by Nyasha and Tambu are significantly different mostly due to the family’s
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Respiratory system Asthma A chronic (long term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways‚ asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing ( a sound when you breathe)‚ chest tightness‚ shortness of breath‚ and coughing. The coughing often occurs at night or early in the morning. Asthma is characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes with increased production of sticky secretions inside the tubes. People with asthma experience symptoms when that airways tighten‚ inflame or fill with mucus
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During this experiment‚ the sensory receptors located in the nerve endings on my fingertip responded to the presented stimulus‚ recognizing the pressure of touching the sandpaper. This information was transmitted through my body via the peripheral nervous system to my brain. This is an apparent example of anatomical encoding. The brain then interpreted the signals coming from these receptors‚ and formed a perception of coarseness. This is an illustration of functional encoding. This perceived and organized
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auditory nerve and is composed of three divisions‚ the external ear‚ the middle ear‚ and the inner ear. The greater part of which is enclosed within the temporal bone. The ear is looked upon as a miniature receiver‚ amplifier and signal-processing system. The structure of the outer ear catching sound waves as they move into the external auditory canal. The sound waves then hit the eardrum and the pressure of the air causes the drum to vibrate back and forth. When the eardrum vibrates its neighbour
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Nervous Conditions is concerned with women who live in a traditional African society in Zimbabwe (former Rhodesia)‚ who struggle to find their place in the patriarchal system and who search for their independence. Each female protagonist in the novel finds her own way of dealing with her situation; however‚ this essay focuses on two characters-Tambu and Nyasha whose response to the male power is very different. While Tambu escapes from the environment of inequality in order to seek her liberation
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The integumentary system involves skin‚ nails‚ nerves‚ hair‚ and glands. The main act of the integumentary system is to protect the body from the atmosphere. It works to protect from illnesses‚ body temperature and body moisture. In sequence for this to happen‚ the integumentary system works together with all different systems in our body. Functions of integumentary system protects‚ secrets‚ maintains body temperature‚ absorbs‚ and receives
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Reproductive System What is it? The reproductive system is a collection of organs that work together for the purpose of producing a new life The major organs of the reproductive system include the external genitalia and internal organs‚ including gonads that produce gamete‚ which is a cell that fuses with another cell during conception in organisms that reproduce sexually. Substances such as fluids‚ hormones‚ and pheromones are also important to the effective functioning of the reproductive system What
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and lower extremities then back to the center (heart) again. I. CIRCULATORY SYSTEM the main transportation and cooling system of the body. responsible for transporting materials throughout the entire body. It transports nutrients‚ water‚ and oxygen to your billions of body cells and carries away wastes such as carbon dioxide that body cells produce. fluid distribution network PARTS OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM: The Heart‚ The Blood‚ and The Blood vessels. HEART Heart weighs between
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Lucia for a job‚ Jeremiah for money. Daddy grovels to them. We grovel to him.” (Dangarembga‚ Chapter 10) This statement made by Nyasha illustrates the indirect way in which the colonizers take control of the colonized‚ in Tsitsi Dangarembga’s Nervous Conditions. Therefore‚ Babamukuru’s family can be seen as a microcosmic unit of the colonized society as a whole. It is through his family we are able to see the impact of colonization on the colonized people. This is essentially exhibited by Babamukuru
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