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    because it has tissues, and a coelom. Along with having these two attributes, it is bilaterally symmetrical and also possesses a dorsal,tubular nerve cord and a postanal tail. It lies in the class Mammalia because it possess hair which is made of keratin, the hair provides insulation. It is endothermic (the majority of the heat energy is used to maintain their high body temperature). It has a 4 chamber heart. They also have mammary glands that are used to produce milk to nourish their young.…

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    As transdermal delivery is a non-invasive route for the therapeutic materials delivery from the intact skin towards the systemic circulation. And as every square centimeter of the surface of the human skin contains ≈10–70 hair follicles and ≈200–250 sweat glands, hence the skin surface could be a conduit for the delivery of therapeutic agents. Additional benefits of using transdermal route is being a painless delivery method, few side effects, providing a low-frequency of therapy administration,…

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    also upholding a network of blood vessels, hair roots, glands and extensions of the inner nervous system. In addition, on the outer layer there’s an outermost covering named stratum corneum. This layer is made of large plates of protein, known as keratin, and dead skin cells. Our skin is responsible of protecting the body form many external forces, by acting as a barrier. It covers our whole body and defends us against any bacteria and other agents of infection (toxins, harmful liquids and…

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    proteins (Lions Talk Science, 2015). Proteins have several cellular functions; such as, altering rates of metabolic reactions with the presence of enzymes, movement of materials in cells or body with hemoglobin, they are also structural proteins like keratin, helps blood clotting with fibrin, and make up bones, skin, tendons, ligaments with collagen. In contrast, fats and carbohydrates, which are chiefly composed of carbon and hydrogen, all proteins consists of nitrogen. Without protein in a…

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    Ichthyosis is a rare genetic or acquired skin condition, classified under the “Disorders of Cornification” (NORD's Rare Disease Database, 2005) and is characterized by dry, thickened and scaling skin. There are many different forms of Ichthyosis, with some acquired types, disguisable from one another by the extent of scaling, the presence of reddening skin, how it was inherited and the associated abnormalities. Ichthyosis is a lifelong disease to which there is no cure. Ichthyosis may be…

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    Rhineleppotamus

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    the shoulders and weighs about 4,800 pounds. I got it’s height and weight by averaging the average of the three main animals. Rhineleppotamus are large ovals and have thick skin to hold weight and keep bugs out like elephants. It’s horn is made of keratin, just like a rhino's.…

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    The largest human organ is the human skin, which covers a humans outer being. The general shape of the human skin is much like elastic flat bread stretched to fit an entire skeleton. The human skin resides in the outer realm of the human body like nails. The skin functions as a protection from the elements such as microbes, helps regulate body temperature. Without the skin and nerves could not feel sensations such as heat and cold. Why is touching important? According to Tracy Connor, touching…

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    Male pattern baldness Overview: Male pattern baldness is a very widespread problem whose emergence and development are determined by several factors. Besides this, there are numerous factors that influence the deterioration, but there are also remedies for baldness able to slow down the loss of hair and make them, at the same time, stronger. First, fundamental rule among remedies anti baldness is to avoid the use of aggressive dyes and, accordingly, harmful to the scalp. Causes: Male pattern…

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    Birds Case Study

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    Birds are a group of animal which consist of many species, all of which play various roles in several ecological niches. Birds are considered ‘biologically successful’ due in fact to the number of species present. Currently, there are approximately 10,000 species of birds, which is almost double the amount of species of mammals or amphibians. The differences which separate birds from mammals and make them more successful are the presence of large yolked eggs, which support the offspring until…

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    Giant Pandas Ailuropoda

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    Domain: Eukarya Giant Pandas belong in this domain as they are composed of eukaryotic cells that have a specific task or function in the body. They are larger cells that possess membrane- bound nucleus and membranous organelles (including endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, chloroplasts, and mitochondria). Like a prokaryotic cell, they also possess a plasma membrane, cytoplasm and ribosomes. Aksi giant pandas perform cell division through mitosis and reproduce sexually through meiosis.…

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