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    processes. One of the crucial hormones which act in endocrine system is the insulin. It is a small protein containing 2 chains of 51 amino acids where A chain with 21 amino acids and B chain with 30 amino acids link together by a disulphide bond. It is produced by the beta cells in pancreatic islets to maintain the blood glucose at optimum level. When there is a rise of glucose in the blood especially after meals‚ insulin works to convert glucose into glycogen by glycogenesis as well as into lipid

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    be pretty complex inside of one. So why don’t we try and make it a little simpler by comparing it to something we’re all more comfortable with? Take Disneyland for example! Everyone is familiar with Disneyland and how it works. Let’s see just how similar these two can be. First‚ would be the entrance gate. The entrance gate could be our cytoplasm. Cytoplasm is the jelly-like fluid that fills a cell and inside is all the other cell organelles and cell parts. Just like Disneyland‚ inside the entrance

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    1.1- Explain why it is important to recognise and respect an individual’s heritage. It is important to recognise and respect an individual’s heritage because a heritage is the past life history of each individual. If we learn more about the heritage of a person we can identify the person’s character‚ like and dislikes and habits. By doing this you enable each individual to be themselves and feel valued while doing so. And also to feel accepted within the environment. 1.2- Compare the experience

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    Nucleus: The nucleus is the most obvious organelle in any eukaryotic cell. It is enclosed in a double membrane and communicates with the surrounding cytosol via numerous nuclear pores. Within the nucleus is the DNA responsible for providing the cell with its unique characteristics. The DNA is similar in every cell of the body‚ but depending on the specific cell type‚ some genes may be turned on or off - that’s why a liver cell is different from a muscle cell‚ and a muscle cell is different from a

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    Unit 029 Working Together for the Benefit of Children and Young People Level: 3 Credit value: 2 UAN number: K/601/1698 Unit aim The unit is designed to enable the learner to understand the importance of multi agency and integrated working and to develop the skills of effective communication for professional purposes. It includes and assesses competence in information sharing between those involved in work with children and young people. Learning outcomes There are three learning outcomes

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    The Nucleus: In the kingdom the nucleus is the king. The nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle found in the center of the cell that contains all of the genetic information‚ and DNA and controls the rest of the cell. To the kingdom the nucleus is the king because of how he controls the kingdom and is responsible for the wealth of the town through his actions. Additionally not all cells have a nucleus. Just as not all kingdoms have a king. The Nuclear Envelope: The nuclear envelope is similar to

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    -dz assignment Diagram Micrograph Structure (noun) Function (verb) Relationship between S/F Nucleus - Nucleus composed of chromatin‚ nucleoplasm‚ a nucleolus‚ and a nuclear envelope - Has large pores (nuclear pores/nuclear envelope) - Nuclear envelope has a double membrane - Diameter of 5 micrometers - spherical shape - controls all cell activity by directing which enzymes are made for specific functions - stores the genetic material of the cell (DNA) - directs

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    threatens the world food supply. While there are many explanations for this phenomenon‚ a big one may be fast food consumption. Over the years the number of people eating fast food has increased as have the size of portions‚ and excessive weight gain and insulin resistance may be the result. In addition‚ research shows eating fast food may actually damage the part of the brain‚ which helps control appetite. The consumption of fast food has increased as more and more people choose to eat out rather

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    Tresiba (insulin degludec) is a long act insulin manufactured and distributed by Novo Nordisk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved its use in the United States. Approval in the United States means that Novo Nordisk can legally air direct-to-consumer (DTC) drug commercials about their product on television. Novo Nordisk has taken advantage of this and recently aired a DTC commercial for Tresiba. Catchy music can easily capture the attention of a wondering mind and the DTC drug commercial

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    1.
Which of the following is NOT a membranous organelle? a. Lysosomes
 b. Peroxisomes
 c. Mitochondria
 d. Ribosomes
 e. Endoplasmic reticulum Answer: d 2.
Which organelle contains digestive enzymes?
 a. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
 b. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
 c. Lysosome
 d. Golgi apparatus
 e. Mitochondria Answer: c Lysosomes are membrane bound sacs of digestive enzymes. They are nicknamed "suicide sacs". 3.
Which organelle is considered the powerhouse of the cell?
 a.

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