29/09/2007 Activity 1: hair structure a) Describe‚ in detail‚ the structure of a hair identifying the 3 layers. Hairs are dead structures that are made of hardened protein called keratin. Keratin provides the body with a protective toughness for its entire surface. Hair is comprised of 3 layers these are as follows the cuticle‚ the cortex and the medulla. The cuticle is the outer layer of the scale cells with each scale overlapping each other towards the tip of the hair. This
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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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Unit 2 M3 Justifying the key features in a specialist and not specialist lab Lamina Flow Laminar air-flow systems have been used by biological industries to control contamination by dust and other microorganisms which can affect the reliability of precision parts. Laminar flow units consist of ultrahigh-efficiency filters which are surrounded by a cabinet or a hood. The air stream which travels at extremely high speeds‚ moves in parallel patterns so that the cleanliness of the air is independent
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The companies I have chosen are (profit) Adidas (non-profit) Emmaus. First I’m going to tell about the Global non-profit organization Emmaus. Emmaus is a charity; their purpose is to help others by selling clothing‚ furniture etc. They offer people who have troubles a place to stay‚ they offer them a second change. Emmaus is still a private business‚ because they don’t need the money from the government. Emmaus get’s his money by selling stuff. Emmaus is set up by Henri Antoine Groues
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute 2011 Holiday Lectures on Science Skeletons Reveal Human and Chimpanzee Evolution Student Worksheet About This Worksheet This worksheet complements the Click and Learn “Skeletons Reveal Human and Chimpanzee Evolution” developed in conjunction with the 2011 Holiday Lectures on Science‚ “Bones‚ Stones‚ and Genes: The Origin of Modern Humans”. Author: Mark Eberhard‚ St. Clair High School Web Link: www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/skeletons-reveal-human-and-chimpanzee-evolution
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Reading Respond#2 “Anatomy of Inequality” by Linda Darling –Hammond In this article the author points out important information about the issue that we facing with education differences in our society. Children with different economic statue have different level of education. The author goes back in time to 19th centuries to shows us that things did not change much. We still have unequal education. The children that leave on the suburb are exposed to better education that the one living
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“The Ethics of Grey’s Anatomy” The author of “The Ethics of Grey’s Anatomy”‚ Mandy Redig‚ has a valid point. Even though I am a fan of the show‚ I agree that it should be more accurate to real life‚ and this is her main point. From personal experience I know people who just because they’ve watched the show think they know what they have to do in case of an medical emergency‚ and if people think this way‚ inaccurateness and ignorance can lead to bigger issues. Depicting inaccurate scenes in a hospital
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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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WEEK 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1. Define the terms anatomy and physiology‚ and explain their relationship using an example of a human structure with its corresponding function. Anatomy is the study of the human body while physiology‚ is the study of how the body functions. For example‚ the cardiovascular system includes the heart‚ veins‚ and blood. The heart produces a controlled electrical shock that causes the heart to contort. This creates a pumping action that pushes
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Shoulder Joint Anatomy Shoulder joint is a complex multi-dimension joint in the human body‚ also known as the “ball-and-socket”. The fact behind the label of this joint that it’s very mobile and it can be easily injured. For example‚ people can suffer instability of the glenohumeral joint by posture‚ sports‚ or normal due to aging. Shoulder joint has multiple bones‚ ligaments‚ tendons and muscles to maintain equilibrium. The bones are scapula‚ humerus‚ clavicle and sternum. Moreover‚ these bones
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