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    structures and the functions that take place in the human body from the major structures in the brain. The myelencephalon is made up of tracts that carry signals from the rest of the brain throughout the entire part of the body. The myelencephalon has a unique shape. It has a reticular shape meaning it looks like a little net. It is made up of about 100 tiny nuclei that occupies the central core of the brainstem. Parts of the myelencephalon play a part in arousal. The functions of the myelencephalon

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    Minerals and Water Function Nanette Jones SCI/241 September 23‚ 2012 Augusta Downey This is the major Minerals (macrominerals) and their function and sources. the body need many minerals. Necessary minerals are from time to time divided up into major minerals (macrominerals) and trace minerals (microminerals). These two groups of minerals are equably valuable; however trace minerals are needed in smaller amounts than major minerals. A well-adjusted diet frequently provides all of the

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    the pituitary gland‚ a gland located at the base of the brain from where it releases hormones that regulate several functions of the body – one being growth. Pituitary tumours can cause tissues to grow abnormally resulting in certain changes in facial appearance‚ enlarged hands and feet‚ headache and sweating – eyesight too can be affected; this condition is called acromegaly. If someone has excess growth hormone‚ they become excessively tall and become an acromegalic giant. About one in 20 people

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    The Brain has five major structures . These structures include the mesencephalon‚ metencephalon‚ myelencephalon (or medulla)‚ telencephalon‚ and diecephalon. All of these brain structures contribute different functions within the human body. The brain’s first structure is the myelencephalon‚ which is also called the medulla. The myelencephalon is known as the most posterior part of the brain. The structure of the myelencephalon is made up of bundles of axons called tracts. These tracts carry

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    Pancreas Questions 1) Which factor is most commonly associated with the development of pancreatitis? a. Alcohol abuse b. Hypercalcemia c. Hyperlipidemia d. Pancreatic duct obstruction 2) Which action of pancreatic enzymes can cause pancreatic damage? a. Utilization by the intestine b. Auto digestion of the pancreas c. Reflux into the pancreas d. Clogging of the pancreatic duct 3) Which laboratory test is used to diagnose pancreatitis? a. Amylase level b. Hemoglobin level c. Blood

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    Real World Radical Formulas Your Name MAT222: Intermediate Algebra (AWP1234E) Instructor Their Name March 9‚ 2012   Real World Radical Formulas Our assignment is to solve problem 103 on page 605‚ parts a and b‚ and problem 104 on page 606‚ both a and b‚ of our text book‚ Elementary and Intermediate Algebra. The assignment revolves around sail boat stability and speed. The formulas we will use can give you a good starting point in planning your craft and journey if used wisely. Knowing

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    HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | ASSIGNMENT - 02 | | SUBMITTED TO: ZAFAR MEHDI | | MOHAMMAH HAFIZ FAROOQ | 14324 | B.B.A -5I | ETHICS OF HRM: Human resource management plays a substantial role in any organization because it provides workforce at the right time at the right place. In order to be productive and efficient the organization must follow the ethical guidelines. The HRM process should be based on transparency and must ensure that everything is according to the norms and

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    1) The mechanical and chemical receptors that control digestive activity are located in the walls of the GI tract organ. (854) 2) The chemical and mechanical processes of food breakdown are called digestion. (852-853) 3) The function of the hepatic portal circulation is to collect absorbed nutrients for metabolic processing and storage. (881) 4) When we ingest large molecules such as lipids‚ carbohydrates‚ and proteins‚ they must undergo catabolic reactions whereby enzymes split these

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    Give an account of protein structure and function Protein structure 1 Proteins consist of amino acids joined together (in chains) 2 A protein is unique because of the sequence of amino acids 3 The amino acids are joined by strong peptide bonds 4 to produce the primary structure 5 Further (weak) hydrogen bonding between acids 6 produce the secondary and tertiary structures A maximum of 4 marks can be gained from this section. Protein function 7 Some proteins are enzymes + named example

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    Plant hormones can be utilized in the commercial agriculture of important crops such as grapes‚ pineapple‚ watermelons and strawberries. In the production of grapes the plant hormone gibberellin is used. Gibberellins are derivatives of gibberellic acid. They are natural plant hormones and promote flowering‚ stem elongation and break dormancy of seeds. The hormone is used to thin the flowers so as to minimize the competitive effect of early fruiting on vegetation growth. The hormone is also used

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