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My Favourite Cell: Schwann Cells
My Favourite Cell: Schwann Cells
Introduction
A nerve is composed of several nerve fibres. Each fibre comprises a coated axon Schwann cells. The majority of neurons are between axon and cell Schwann sheathmyelin , which is produced by the same Schwann cell. Such fibres are called myelin. Other ...
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BIOLOGY
Assignment
Assignment
Question no # 1
Introduction
The term Starch can be defined as carbohydrate consisting of huge amount of glucose units connected by glycosidic bonds. This polysaccharide is shaped by every green plants as an store for energy . It is most widespread carbohydrate in human diet and is contained in huge ...
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Ectothermic and Endothermic Metabolism
Comparing Ectothermic and Endothermic Metabolism
Metabolism Rate
Definition
“The amount of energy liberated or expended in a given unit of time. Energy is stored in the body in energy-rich phosphate compounds (adenosine triphosphate, adenosine monophosphate, and adenosine diphosphate) and in proteins, fats, and complex carbohydrates”.
The chemical reactions of cells, ...
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AMPHIBIAN TOXICOLOGY
Amphibian Toxicology
Amphibian Toxicology
Review Article on Amphibian Toxicology
Mann RM, Hyne RV, Choung CB, Wilson SP (2009) Amphibians and agricultural chemicals: Review of the risks in a complex environment. Environmental Pollution. 157, 2903-2927.
Introduction
Amphibians around different parts of the world are exposed to different kind of chemicals, fertilizer chemicals (chemicals used in ...
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Investigation into the Link between Dietary Fibre and Incidence of Bowel Cancer
Investigation into the Link between Dietary Fibre and Incidence of Bowel Cancer
Genomic damage resulting in aberrant gene expression is the fundamental cause of all cancers. Such damage includes mutations, aberrant epigenetic marking, chromosomal damage and telomere shortening. During cancer ...
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MENDEL'S LAWS
Mendel's Laws & Neural Basis of Emotion
Mendel's Laws & Neural Basis of Emotion
Mendel's Laws of Heredity
Introduction
Mendel is considered as the father of genetics; he discovered several things relating to heredity. Because of his studies and experiments with peas, genetics has advanced and today we have a plethora of ...
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Does longevity differ between Homeothermic and Heterothermic Endotherms?
Does longevity differ between homeothermic and heterothermic endotherms?
Introduction
Birds and Mammals are endotherms because they obtain their body heat from cellular processes. A constant source of internal heat allows them to maintain nearly constant core temperature, despite the fluctuating environmental temperature. Core means ...
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BIOLOGY
Cardiovascular System
Cardiovascular System
Introduction
The cardiovascular system is a complex blood flow system of a human body, the anatomically from the heart and the blood vessels makes sure the maintenance of the blood circulation. The function of the cardiovascular system is to ensure that blood reaches the whole body, so that all ...
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The Skeletal System
The Skeletal System
Introduction
Skeletal System
The skeletal system in humans is composed of 206 bones, which are connected by tendons and ligaments. The skeletal system supports soft tissues; it produces blood cells, stores minerals and supports movements of the body. The skeletal system can be divided into axial skeleton and ...
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ASSIGNMENT
Assignment
Assignment
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Carbohydrates are the historic name of a group of natural compounds, capable of being described by the formula elementary CH 2 O, suggesting that they are composed mostly of carbon and water - hence the name. Subsequent studies showed that the elemental formula CH 2 O corresponds to the molecular ...