Medullary Osmotic Gradient 2. Identify the three factors in the nephron determine the osmotic gradient. 1- Differences in water and solute permeability and reabsorption in different sections of the limbs of the loop of Henle 2- Urea cycling in the medulla 3- Countercurrent exchange of fluid in the vasa recta 3. Countercurrent Multiplier a. Active transport of solutes is the primary cause of medullary osmotic gradient. Describe‚ for example‚ ion activities along the ascending
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Biosphere MODULE - 5 The domain of Life on the Earth 14 Notes BIOSPHERE We know that our earth is the only planet where life is found. That is why this planet is also known as living planet or ‘sphare’ of ‘life’. This sphere contains those qualities atmosphere‚ lithosphere and hydrosphere. They all enable the life to exist on this planet. But do you know this is a very small portion of the earth where life exists. Beyond this narrow space of the earth‚ there is no life forms found.
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We should take a precautionary approach and restrict the importation of non-native species there is the risk that some of these species can become invasive. There are multiple instances where a species was introduced to its non-native range for recreational purposes and eventually ended up becoming invasive. The feral pigs in Hawaii were intentionally introduced by Polynesian explorers. When Polynesians returned to Hawaii‚ the settlers had something to hunt and eat. Since the pigs’ arrival‚ they
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the population‚ community‚ and ecosystem ecology although it also includes a wide variety of fields. Both the living (biotic) and the non-living (abiotic) components of the natural world is its subject matter. Processes like primary production‚ nutrient cycling‚ and various niche construction energies are sustained by the biodiversity within them and regulate the flux of energy and matter through an environment. Biodiversity is the variety and also the abundance of plants and animals in a particular
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TOPIC 5 ECOLOGY 5.1.1 The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment. ENVIRONMENT = all the factors that affect an organism. 5.1.1 ABIOTIC FACTORS = non-living factors in an environment BIOTIC FACTORS = living factors in an environment ABIOTIC BIOTIC water fish chemicals in water aquatic plant depth fungi temperature protists - algae light Relationship - Photosynthesis Wet lands = also called ‘estuary’ Ecosystem: - A stable‚ settled
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interactions between the organisms found within the stream and their interactions with the stream itself. A contributing factor to stream ecology is leaf degradation. Leaves that fall into a stream create a significant impact on the energy flow and nutrient cycling of the stream’s ecosystem. Leaves provide an abundant amount of organic material for many of the organisms within the stream. Decomposed leaves are a particularly important carbon source for
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important to ensure the best results from any plan. On the nutritional side of a goal oriented approach to health the best idea is the simplest. By watching your caloric intake and serving sizes you can cut out a large amount of the fat causing nutrients as well as high sodium and other things that could potentially jeopardize your health plan. In order to achieve your goals you must keep to your plan easy to follow and keep it fun and motivated so that it is not abandoned easily or put aside
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Practice Healthy Lifestyle and Live Longer By Apo Practice healthy lifestyle and live longer. You cannot fail to be healthy with it. Healthy lifestyle involves all good habits in life. It covers the physical‚ mental‚ social‚ and spiritual aspect of life. Healthy lifestyle means living with optimum health. It means living with vigor‚ joy and zest for life. It is eating nutritious food‚ doing regular physical exercise‚ practicing good habits‚ having positive mental attitude‚ and trust in God. Practice
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19. Reduce stress Stress is one of the biggest causes of many ailments in the body. Stress may also keep you from gaining weight. Therefore‚ it is important to spend a stress-free life at home or work. You can try relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation to improve your overall health and reduce stress. Breathing techniques are another great way to reduce stress. 20. Avocado Avocados provide healthy fats that may help in boosting heart health while helping you gain a significant amount
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Trophic Categories: 1. Producers 2. Consumers 3. Detritus feeders and decomposers Producers = organisms that capture energy from the sun or from chemical reactions to convert carbon dioxide to organic matter Organic Matter vs. Inorganic Matter -Matter that makes up the bodies of living things generally characterized by the presence of carbon and hydrogen bonds. Most producers are green plants. 1. Autotroph i. Chemosynthetic bacteria ii. Green plants iii. Algae 2. Heterotroph
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