connective tissue serves a "connecting" function. It supports and binds other tissues in the body. Unlike epithelial which has cells that are closely packed together‚ connective tissue typically has cells scattered throughout an extracellular matrix of fibrous proteins and glycoproteins attached to a basement membrane. Loose Connective Tissue In vertebrates‚ the most common type of connective tissue is loose connective tissue. It holds organs in place and attaches epithelial tissue to other underlying
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Complete and submit Essay 4 (BIO201 LESN 10 Essay 4 N)‚ as instructed below: 1. A patient is admitted for electroconvulsive treatment (ECT). The physician orders the neuromuscular blocking agent metocurine iodide (metubine) to reduce trauma by relaxing skeletal muscles. Explain the process of muscle contraction and how a neuromuscular blocking agent‚ such as metubine‚ would interfere with muscle contraction. According to the Mayo Clinic website electroconvulsive treatment is the use of an electrical
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CALAMANSI (Citrofortunellamicrocarpa) AND ONION (Allium cepa) EXTRACT AS COCKROACH KILLER In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements in the curriculum For Research II June 2012 Chu‚ Gaitlin Tim‚Annika TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Number Title i Acknowledgement I Abstract II Chapter I: Introduction 1 A. Background of the Study 1 B. Statement of the Problem 2 C
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Module 04 Case Study: Bone Tissue Part I— “Marissa” Questions 1. Describe bone tissue and the role each component plays in bone physiology and remodeling. What is the difference between compact and spongy bone? (2 points) Spongy bone looks like a sponge hence the name and contains a lot of red bone marrow (medulla ossium rubra). Red bone marrow is what produces red blood cells. Compact bones which consists of medulla ossium flava or yellow bone marrow‚ is made mostly of fat cells (Openstax College
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Vocabulary Chapter 4 1. adhesive junctions- tissues that link together cells 2. basal body- An eukaryotic cell organelle that consists of a 9 + 0 arrangement of microtubule triplets; could be the organization of a microtubule assembly of a cilium or flagellum; its structure is completely identical to that of a centriole 3. capsule- surrounding the cell walls of some bacteria is a sticky layer that protects the cell surface and sometimes helps in gluing cells to surfaces 4. cell junctions- A
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Soto’s Eddie in Buried Onions: Running from Himself When driving through Fresno‚ California it may seem like an ordinary‚ underclass city‚ but to Eddie Fresno is a prison he cannot escape. In Buried Onions Gary Soto describes the hardships and challenges of Eddie’s life. Eddie had grown up in the city of Fresno‚ one not known for its friendly people and wealth. Eddie is desperate to escape Fresno and his whole past‚ that he does not even realize that it is a part of him. Eddie tries to run away
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The Cell P2 – Describe the four main tissue types in the body Inside the body‚ there are four mains types of tissue which include the Epithelial‚ Muscular‚ Nervous and Connective. Tissues are known as groups of cells which have a certain structure to retain a specific job. Epithelial Tissue covers the body surface and forms the lining for most internal cavities. It protects our insides‚ it’s known as the skin. It also absorbs in the intestinal lining and stomach‚ otherwise known as the gut. It
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Tissue diagnostics is used to determine the stage‚ prognosis‚ and treatment course of cancer. According to estimates by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (ICRA) and World Health Organization (WHO)‚ 19.3 million new cancer cases are expected to be detected per year by 2025‚ up from the 14.1 million new cases reported in 2012. The rapidly increasing incidence of cancer is the most important growth driver for the Tissue diagnostics market in the forecast period from 2013 to 2018. Advanced
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Atrophic Scar Tissue Atrophic scars look like small dents or pits in the skin. They are normally an unusual shape‚ and tend to be jagged around the edges. A common‚ and the most likely‚ cause for people to have this type of scar will be due to having acne or chicken pox prior to scarring. They can occur anywhere on the body‚ but facial atrophic scars are what most people choose to have treated or covered with the use of camouflage creams. Atrophic scars are caused by the underlying tissues beneath
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Module 04 Case Study: Bone Tissue Part I— “Marissa” Questions 1. Describe bone tissue and the role each component plays in bone physiology and remodeling. What is the difference between compact and spongy bone? (2 points) Bone tissue is composed of bone cells and extracellular matrix. It is continuously remodeling its extracellular matrix according to the stresses placed upon it. It has a lot of blood flow and it is supplied by the nervous system. The bone cells includes; Osteocytes‚ osteoblasts
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