Human Excretory System The human excretory system functions to remove waste from the human body. This system consists of specialized structures and capillary networks that assist in the excretory process. The human excretory system includes the kidney and its functional unit‚ the nephron. The excretory activity of the kidney is modulated by specialized hormones that regulate the amount of absorption within the nephron. Kidneys 1 ). They are bean-shaped organs located on either side of the backbone
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Human Science – CHAPTER 1 1. Which Organ system maintains a relatively slow-acting degree of control over most bodily functions? Endocrine System (hormones act in minutes to hours‚ in contrast to nerve impulses‚ which act in fractions of a second). 2. The esophagus and the trachea run side-by-side through the thorax. In which systems are these organs found? The esophagus belongs to the digestive system‚ and the trachea belongs to the respiratory system. (The esophagus carries food to the stomach
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Maintaining Confidentiality in a Group Deborah Norton BSHS/ 481 August 11‚ 2014 Carlos Flores Maintaining Confidentiality in a Group Maintaining a level of confidentiality‚ in a group‚ is an important component. It is always best to be up front with group members about the level of confidentiality that is expected from each member. This writer has facilitated many groups. Some of these groups were in an institutional setting and some were in public places such as a park. There are many aspect
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Excretory system DEFINITION The excretory system is a passive biological system that removes excess‚ unnecessary materials from an organism‚ so as to help maintain homeostasis within the organism and prevent damage to the body. It is responsible for the elimination of the waste products of metabolism as well as other liquid and gaseous wastes‚ as urine and as a component of sweat and exhalation. As most healthy functioning organs produce metabolic and other wastes‚ the entire organism depends on
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The Excretory System The importance of the excretory system The excretory system involves a process which removes unwanted products from the body’s chemistry. In general‚ excretion is the process of separating wastes from the body fluids and eliminating them. Examples include the removal of carbon dioxide in the air we exhale‚ and unwanted nitrogen in sweat‚ nails and hair. Explain the various methods of excretion in the human body There are four (4) organ systems which are responsible
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Contents Why Risk Assessments should be carried out in salons 1-2 What needs to be considered in a Risk Assessment? 2 Supporting staff with Health and Safety 2 Dealing with Security Breaches 3 Types of Insurances within a salon 4 Task 1- Produce an information sheet. Candidates are required to state: • When and why risk assessments should be carried out within the salon Every business must have a risk assessment in the salon to abide with
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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM A complete‚ schematic view of the human respiratory system with their parts and functions. Latin: systema respiratorium The respiratory system (or ventilatory system) is a biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for the process of respiration in an organism. The respiratory system is involved in the intake and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and the environment. The primary function of the respiratory system is to supply
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OUTLINE Title: Being an Inspirational Teacher and Maintaining The Passion. Introductory Paragraphs a) General Ideas ✖ Teacher is an amazing profession in which you can change the lives of hundreds. They can mould beliefs and behaviors‚ setting an example to follow. ✖ To motivate students to learn different things. This may seems easy for teachers but there direct impact on careers. Many teachers start out with a great passion for the profession‚ but it can be a difficult job when students
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Report 1. Introduction When focusing on maintaining a workforce within the tourism and hospitality industry‚ it is essential to identify the key concepts that motivate workers. Division of labour is part of every organisation; therefore the formation of groups is important in increasing work performance. It is not always easy to manage the creative and innovative aspects of team work‚ where individuals ideally need to share the values‚ characteristic and interests of the other
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Importance of maintaining a clean living environment and following orders. It is important to maintain a clean and sanitary living environment for multiple reasons. One of the reasons is that it is a threat to public health in the barracks if even just one of the soldiers is living in unsanitary conditions‚ then through frequent contact throughout the day with other soldiers that one soldier‚ if he or she becomes sick‚ could cause other soldiers to become sick. When one soldier becomes the source
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