1.1 Background Our skin comprised of two main parts – epidermis and dermis. Epidermis is the superficial and thinner portion which serves to protect the skin and underlying tissues from abrasions, heat, microbes and chemicals. The deeper and thicker connective tissue portion called as dermis hosts several accessory structures of the skin like hair follicles, oil (sebaceous) glands and sweat (sudoriferous) glands. Sebaceous glands secrete greasy substances called sebum that will moistens the…
The Importance of Life Life is an incredible thing and can be found in countless different shapes, sizes, and forms. But no matter what form life takes, it always has one characteristic that never changes, and that is it’s always important and is always discussed in the highest regards. In two articles from the Coyote Reader, “To Really Save the planet, Stop Going Green by Mike Tidwell”, and “Topic of Cancer” by Christopher Hitchens, the idea that life is important is exemplified and explained…
Organ transplants have become a life-saving therapy for thousands of people, and the demands for organs from patients with organ failure for exceeds the supply. While every day, about 18 persons dies because they are waiting on an organ, I disagree with the sales of human organs being legalized. The sale of human organs should not be legalized because it will benefit the wealthy but pressure the poor to sacrifice their own health, it would be more difficult to obtain an organ if donors can sell…
Animal testing, being in the top 10 of the most controversial biology topic, is a major topic of discussion. The debates surrounding animal testing in the biological community surround the worry of morality, human safety interests and economic concerns, all which generally impact the future of the so many companies whose products are used every day such as; Tide, Clorox, Maybelline, and so much more. We’ve been testing on animals since 1992 starting with isolating insulin from dogs. Even…
LENGTH -WEIGHT RELATIONSHIP AND CONDITION FACTOR 6.1. INTRODUCTION Length-weight relationship studies of fishes are considered as an important tool for understanding of fish. Length is a linear measure (in centimeter) and the weight of a fish (in gram) is approximately equal to its volume (cubic centimeter). Hence, weight of a fish is a function of length. The relationship can be expressed by the hypothetical…
Shonda Rimes who is the director of Grey’s Anatomy held her own color blind auditions for Grey’s Anatomy. For she wanted the show to not be defined by what color the actor’s skin was, but to show that we live in a post Civil War time where diversity lives (Harrison 1). Rimes decisions made a positive difference in television, and Grey’s Anatomy is actually one of the most watched television shows in America. Sandra Oh portrays an Asian character…
1. Differentiate between skin of fish and amphibia Fish (Scoliodon) Amphibia (Frog) *Skin is rough and tough which remains *Skin is smooth and loose which remain attached with the underlying muscles. separates from the underlying muscles by lymph . sac.…
Between their mesmerizing, heart-filled eyes, fluffy fur, and playful behaviors, animals are wonderful creatures. There are roughly twenty-four billion animals who inhabit the Earth, which is approximately three times the amount of humans on the planet. Out of those animals, one hundred million are used for animal testing every year. Whether it be a bird, rabbit, etc., animals are tested on everyday for cosmetics and house necessities. Animal testing should be put to a stop; it is cruel and…
idealizes our infatuation with cheating death. The opportunities generated by society’s incredible ameliorations of science and medicine yields a world ever-closer to achieving perpetual life. Fueled by increasing success in organ transplants, stem-cell research, and comprehension of genetics, the journey for immortality teeters on the brink of success. Artificial cultivation and harvest of vital organs and human leading to the ability for timeless living may be nearer than we think.…
Technology has evolved greatly within the last half century. Many works of fiction and informational texts have addressed the numerous influences of modern innovation. On a global scale technological advancements may be beneficial in the near future but, over time, they could also prove to be detrimental to society as a whole. In the fictional work “The Veldt,” a family has a house that does everything for them. The house ties their shoes, brushes their teeth, and even bathes them (Bradbury).…