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    1.1 The skin is the largest organ of the body and it acts as a waterproof protector for all the internal organs and it consist of four distinct layers: The epidermis‚ the basement membrane zone‚ the dermis and the subcutaneous layer. The epidermis which is the outer layer and is a protective multi-layered self-renewing structure which varies in thickness depending on which part of the body it covers. The dermis is underneath the epidermis‚ this is a layer of connective tissue which provides the

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    The pPhysiology of hypnosis can be complicated to some people‚ but a lot of people understand. Physiology has many branches‚ hypnosis is one of them. Hypnosis has many different explanations of it. If people are wondering what hypnosis is‚ I have your answer and more. People might think hypnosis is when people mind control people with a clock watch‚ well they’re wrong. “The practitioner has no control over you whatsoever – you remain in control all the time‚ you will hear everything she or he says

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    of sciences known as physiology and psychology. Ivan Pavlov was born in September 26‚ (in new calendar 14th on old calendar) 1849‚ in Ryazan‚ Russia. He was a Russian physiologist known mainly for his development in physiology known as conditioned reflex. Ivan Pavlov started out his studies in a church school learning theological seminary. Around 1870 he quit his studies of theological seminary to enter the University of St. Petersburg where he studied chemistry and physiology. After receiving the

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    William Hardy Adv. Biology Chapter 1 Vocab 1. Anatomy: the study of the structure and shape of the body and body parts and their relationships to one another 2. Physiology: the study of how the body and its parts work or function 3. Atoms: tiny building blocks of matter combine to from molecules such as water‚ sugar and proteins 4. Cells: the smallest units of all living things 5. Tissues: consist of groups of similar cells that have a common function 6. Organ: structure

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    Sample Physiology MCQs 1. Compound action potentials can be graded responses. True 2. The sciatic nerve contains axons of both afferent and efferent neurones. True 3. The absolute refractory period of an action potential is the period after an initial stimulus when it is impossible to evoke another action potential with a second stimulus. True 4. The refractory periods of individual axons are important as they dictate the maximal action potential firing rate of a neuron. True 5. Compound action

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    CONCENTRATION AND DILUTION Physiology 1‚ Las Positas College Name: In science‚ concentration is a measure of the number of particles (solutes) in a given volume. If one room has 100 people in it‚ and a room of equal size has 50 people‚ one can say that the concentration of people in one room is twice that of the other. Quite simple‚ isn’t it? On a molecular level‚ consider whether you put one lump or two of sugar‚ or no sugar at all‚ in your coffee. If you use two lumps‚ you prefer twice

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    assessment date 29 September 2014 03 October 2014 24 October 2014 28 October 2014 Qualification Unit number and title BTEC Applied Science level 3 Extended National Diploma – medical profile Unit 11: Physiology of human body systems (10 credits‚ 60 hours) Assignment title 2 Assignment 2/4: Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems (P3‚ P4‚ M2‚ M3) Outcome 2 Be able to relate the structure of the circulatory system to its function in a multi-cellular organism Outcome 3 Be able to relate

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    respiratory system in plants also includes anatomical features such as holes on the undersides of leaves known as stomata.[2] Contents [hide] 1 Comparative anatomy and physiology 1.1 Horses 1.2 Elephants 1.3 Birds 1.4 Reptiles 1.5 Amphibians 1.6 Fish 2 Anatomy in invertebrates 2.1 Insects 2.2 Molluscs 3 Physiology in mammals 3.1 Ventilation 3.1.1 Control 3.1.2 Inhalation 3.1.3 Exhalation 3.2 Gas exchange 3.3 Immune functions 3.4 Metabolic and endocrine functions of the lungs

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    ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY  The vagina is a thin-walled tube 8 to 10 cm long. It lies between the bladder and rectumand extends from the cervix to the body exterior. Often called the birth canal‚ the vagina providesa passageway for the delivery of an infant and for the menstrual flow to leave the body.The cervix (from Latin "neck") is the lower‚ narrow portion of the uterus where it joinswith the top end of the vagina. Where they join together forms an almost 90 degree curve. It iscylindrical or 

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    Human Physiology Exam 2 Spring 2014 1. Neuroglial cells that regulate neurotransmitter metabolism and capillary permeability are: a. neurolemmacytes b. astrocytes c. oligodendrocytes d. neurons 2. The portion of the nervous system concerned with afferent input from skeletal muscle is: a. visceral sensory b. somatic motor c. somatosensory d. propriosensory 3 Light adaptation of the eye occurs due to: a .a decrease in the active photo pigment b. an increase in active photopigment c. a

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