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Functions of bones Support – Give the body its shape and provide structural support. Protection – Protect vital organs (e.g., the skull protects the brain, the rib cage protects the heart and lungs). Movement – Work with muscles and joints to produce movement. Blood cell production – Bone marrow produces red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Mineral storage – Store minerals such as calcium and phosphorus. Fat storage – Yellow bone marrow stores fat as an energy res...

Anatomy is the branch of biology and medicine that studies the structure of the human body and the relationships between its parts. It provides the foundation for understanding how the body is organized and how different organs and systems work together. Branches of Anatomy Gross (Macroscopic) Anatomy Studies structures visible to the naked eye. Includes: Regional anatomy (e.g., head, neck, thorax) Systemic anatomy (e.g., digestive, respiratory systems) Surface anatomy (external body land...

Pharmacology Pharmacology is the branch of biomedical science that studies drugs and their interactions with living organisms. It examines how drugs are discovered, how they work, their therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and how the body processes them. The ultimate goal of pharmacology is to ensure the safe and effective use of medications to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Key Terms Drug: A chemical substance that alters normal body functions and is used to diagnose, prevent, or treat...

What are bacteria? Bacteria are microscopic, single-celled organisms that belong to the domain Bacteria. They are prokaryotes, meaning they lack a true nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Their genetic material is found in a region called the nucleoid. Bacteria are among the oldest life forms on Earth, having existed for over 3.5 billion years. They are found in almost every environment, including soil, water, air, deep oceans, hot springs, polar ice, and inside living organisms. Cha...

Notes on Mitosis, Meiosis and the human body

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Drinking water is one of the most valuable resources that one needs for their survival. Water resources such as ocean, lakes, rivers and stream are the primary sources of water that we as human beings depend on. However these sources at times face challenges of pollution especially from its dependents who are the people through different human activities such as domestic, agricultural, and industrial activities. The quality of water at the present time is so compromised and it has become an in...

This is a summarized version of Thermodynamics One. There are definitions, equations, meanings of variables, and applications.

1. Which method is used in this study (e.g., case study, naturalistic observation, participant observation with “participant as observer,” participant observation with “observer as participant”)? How do you know? 2. Describe any deception in this study.  Som 3. Do you think the deception was necessary? Why or why not? 4. If you were a member of an IRB, would you have approved this study? Why or why not? 5. What weaknesses do you see in this study?