what is muscular dystrophy The muscular dystrophies are a group a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal or voluntary muscles which control movement. The muscles of the heart and some other involuntary muscles are also affected in some forms of muscular dystrophy‚ and a few forms involve other organs as well. History of muscular dystrophy Children’s Hospital Boston has a long history of conducting innovative research on muscular dystrophy
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How the structure of proteins are related to their functions Rachel Morris The basic building blocks of proteins are amino acids‚ the biuret reaction tests for protein. A solution of sodium hydroxide is added to a sample then a few drops of copper sulphate solution‚ if positive – the solution will turn mauve. There are 20 different amino acids and they can be joined in any order. Therefore there can be many different functions. A protein consists of one or more polypeptide chains (a polypeptide
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Muscular Dystrophy Muscular Dystrophy is a general term for a number of hereditary‚ degenerative disorders affecting skeletal muscles‚ and often other organs. It is a genetic disease that causes constant degeneration of the muscles. There are over 30 kinds of Muscular Dystrophy. Some forms of Muscular Dystrophy affect involuntary organs like the heart. This muscular disease can be seen in during infancy or may not be known until much later on in life. Muscular Dystrophy is different for each person
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I. Describe the structure and function of the nucleus and mitochondria. The mitochondria is a semi-autonomous organelle which reproduces by bynary fission and has its own DNA. Its main function is to produce the energy intermediate ATP‚ through ATP synthase. Mitochondria could be considered a cell inside a cell. It has its own membranes (inner and outer membranes)‚ its ribosomes (to produce the proteins encoded in its DNA)‚ a matrix -- where aerobic respiration occurs. The invaginations of the inner
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Muscular endurance is very important for people playing sports and who have to sustain an activity for long periods of time. Muscular endurance is determined by how well your slow twitch muscle fibers are developed. In case your wondering what slow twitch muscle fibers are‚ I will explain. There are generally two types of muscle fibers in your body‚ slow twitch and fast twitch. Slow twitch muscle fibers cannot exert as much force as fast twitch‚ but can sustain an effort over a much greater period
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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Respiratory System Organs and Its Functions Introduction to the respiratory system organs: The respiratory system is the system of the human body by which it produces energy needed for life processes. This energy is produced by the breaking down of glucose molecules in all living cells of the human body. Introduction to the respiratory system organs: In simple terms‚ Oxygen taken in to the body through air breathed in is transported to all parts of the body‚ and it
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BTEC Health and Social Care Level 2 Unit 7 P2 : Illustrate the structure and function of two major body systems and how they interrelate. ******** The two major body systems: 1. Circulatory system: The circulatory system is composed of: *the heart‚which is an organ made up of cardiac muscle with four chambers(left and right ventricles; left and right atrium or auricle); the heart is a pumping mechanism that services two
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Body Organization and the Integumentary‚ Skeletal‚ and Muscular Systems Worksheet Organ Systems Label each of the structures‚ and describe the systems overall structure. NumberSystemCharacteristics 1Integumentary systemProtects underlying tissues. Provides skin sensation. Helps regulate body temperature. Synthesizes vitamin D.2Skeletal systemAttachment for muscles. Protects organs. Stores calcium and phosphorus. Produces blood cells.3Respiratory systemExchanges respiratory gases with the environment
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Contents INTRODUCTION 2 TYPES OF POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND MODERN EXAMPLES 3 MONARCHY 3 THEOCRACY 3 MILITARY 4 DEMOCRACY 4 AUTHORITARIANISM OR SINGLE PARTY SYSTEM 5 THE FUNCTIONS OF POLITICAL SYSTEMS 6 EXAMPLES OF TWO CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL SYSTEMS 8 CHINA – Communist Single-Party Authoritarian State 8 SRI LANKA –Democratic Socialist Republican State 9 CONCLUSION 10 REFERENCES 11 BIBLIOGRAPHY 11 INTRODUCTION The revolution and uprising in many Middle Eastern countries recently
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Chapter 3 Cloze Notes CORNELL NOTES UNIT 2: Cells Directions: Create a Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function minimum of 5 questions in this column per page I. Cell Theory (Section 3.1) (average). You can use these questions during class A. Early studies led to the development of the cell theory or tutorial to better understand a topic; or at home to better understand 1. Discovery of Cells your notes and prepare for tests and quizzes. a. Robert __________ (1665)—Used compound microscope to
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