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    if it was from a break or from a genetic mutation in the vertebrates, but the lump was close to this weird spot in her tail. After doc looked at it and flipped her around a couple times to put her in different positions, he said he thought it was cartilage. While this was good since it wasn't a tumor, it could be bad because it might beaffecting the rest of her spine. Basically, the disc where the vertebrae had butted up to each other in the bends forced the disc out due to age. It wasn't…

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    decreased metabolism or the loss of muscle tissue. Loss of bone substance in the vertebrae can lead to shortened stature. Mobility and joints are also affected by age, often noticeably slower movement due to loss of muscle and degeneration of articular cartilage and bone structures. Though not visible, vital bodily functions such as the cardiovascular,…

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    The most widely known model of the development of bronchiecta¬sis is Cole's ‘vicious cycle hypothesis’.15b According to this hypothesis an environmental insult, often against a background of genetic susceptibility, impairs mucociliary clearance, resulting in persistence of microorganisms in the bronchial tree and microbial colonization.The microbial infection causes chronic inflammation, resulting in tissue damage and impaired mucociliary motility. This then leads to more infection, with a…

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    include swelling witch can be mild to severe, knee pain that can develop over time, wobbly sensation in the knee, and trouble walking or bearing weight on the knee (WebMD).Over time, a PCL tear can lead to osteoarthritis in the knee, therefore joint cartilage will start to breakdown as well as underlying bone and causes pain and stiffness in the knee…

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    Unit 11 Physiology

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    Level 3 Applied Science Unit 11 physiology of Human Body Systems Task 1: ORGANELLE DIAGRAM FORM FUNCTION Nucleolus • The nucleolus is a darker staining region of the nucleus. It is non-membrane bound structure composed of ribonucleic acids (RNA) and proteins. It makes ribosomes inside the nucleus and contains all the DNA of the cell. It is also used for cellular reproduction and it is often referred to as the brain of the cell as it controls what goes on. Golgi…

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    Achondroplasia Essay

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    achondroplasia. Achondroplasia The height of a human being can usually be linked to genetics. Though it is rare, every newborn has a small chance of developing dwarfism. The most ordinary form of dwarfism is called achondroplasia, literally meaning, “without cartilage formation.” The name comes from the complications in ossification caused by the genetic defect. The gene responsible for the defect was discovered in 1994 by Dr. John Wasmuth, at the University of California at Irvine. Located on…

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    Respiratory System Paper

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    Normal function of Respiratory System The function of the respiratory system is to provide the entire body with oxygen while simultaneously getting rid carbon dioxide through the process of ventilation (Shoopman, 2015, p.513). The respiratory system is split into two different sections: the upper respiratory tract and the lower respiratory tract (Appendix A). As air enters the body, it first passes through the upper respiratory tract, which consists in the order of the mouth and or nose,…

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    Avocados Case Study

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    bolstering treat hypertension on it lowers high anglicanism. 8. Against joint aggravation. Other indispensable segments for avocados are lutein likewise zeaxanthin, which need a spot with those gathering over carotenoids. They secure beginning with cartilage damaging, which heads towards joint aggravation. 9. Eye security. Avocados requirement help helpful should eyes likewise sight due to lutein likewise zeaxanthin. These might antioxidants that cut down the individuals peril starting…

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    Paralysis is a condition linked with the inability to move and involves loss of muscle function. It can occur due to many different reasons such as illness, poison or trauma. Flaccid paralysis and spastic paralysis are two conditions that are considered different forms of paralysis. It can be accompanied with sensory loss as well as loss of feeling. Flaccid paralysis is the loss of muscle tone. It gives rise to limp and floppy muscles that lack firmness due to loss of activity in these muscles.…

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    Pros Of Cloning

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    jaw bones, tracheas, ears, noses, skin sections, bladders, arteries, and fat.” (Morber) Using “inks” composed of stem cells, nutrients, osteoblasts, chrondrocytes, hydrogels, etc., printers can create human components such as bone, tissue, and cartilage. Most research at the moment focuses on creating organs but there are several issues impeding this. While tissues can be created, organs need to be integrated with the rest of the body to function-- a 3D printer cannot correctly consolidate blood…

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