experience. The lowest temperature recorded was at Vostok, Antarctica sitting at -129 degrees F. Also, winds on Antarctica have recorded to be at least 200 miles per hour! As you could imagine, extreme conditions in Antarctica make it very limited for humans to live there without technological help of some sort. Technological Support: Surviving Antarctica Everyone has basic survival requirements to survive for a suited habitat. But when placed in extreme weather conditions suffer its consequences
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co-ordination The role of the Nervous and Endocrine system. The endocrine system and the nervous are basic systems in the body of animals that assist in the relaying of impulses or communication from one body part to another. They can both act together for these functions or separately. However, it will be prime for us to understand both functionalities. The nervous system constitutes of the foundation in which the body’s communication system is built. It constitutes of a group and network of
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antibodies in the patient’s blood? Though this could appear a critical situation, this patient does not need to be quarantined, as we do not know if the antibodies present in his body are from a current infection or due to a vaccination. Measles and mumps antibodies are virus-specific proteins produced by the immune system in response to an infection by the measles or mumps virus, or in response to vaccination. There are two types of antibodies produced, IgM and IgG. The first type to appear in the
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Professor Dr. Reginald W. Watson English 101 26 May 2016 In today’s world, sickness is spread throughout the world in different ways. Two of the most significant illness that affects many people across the world is HIV and AIDS. HIV is known as a Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and AIDS is known as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. HIV and AIDS are two diagnoses that can be easily confused and mistaken to be one in the same, but they are two different diagnoses. HIV and AIDS remain a persistent
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The human brain is a specialized organ that is ultimately responsible for all thought and movement that the body produces. This allows humans to interact with their environment by communicating with others and interacting with inanimate objects near their positions. If the brain is not functioning properly, the ability to move, generate accurate sensory information or speak and understand language can be damaged as well. The human brain is interconnected however, three major components an be identified;
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Section A- What is Homeostasis? Homeostasis is the name given to the body’s internal control mechanism. It maintains (looks after) the body’s temperature, water balance, blood urea level and glucose levels. Homeostasis is “maintained by control systems that detect and respond to changes in the internal environment” (Ross and Wilson, 2010). Homeostasis control mechanisms have three basic components: receptors, control center and effector. The receptors react to change in the environment and send
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positive transformation. Through the boundaries of sex and race, Sullivan reveals the human individual as a body no longer bounded by absolute substance. Instead, we can find direction and freedom within the dynamic relationship of body and environment, and address the impact of the insurmountable activities of life “on people’s lived situations and experiences” (Sullivan 3). Acknowledgment of our transactional bodies formation by mutual constitution and categorization of the world comes with the examination
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assessment, analyse strengths and recommend improvements | P2 describe the structure and function of the muscular-skeletal,cardiovascular and respiratory systems | | | P3 undertake a fitness activity,record and identify the short-term effects of exerciseon the major human bodysystems | M2explain the short and long term effects of exerciseon the major human bodysystems | | P4 describe the lifestyle factors that can affect health | M3explain the effects ofidentified lifestyle factors onhealth and fitness
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What part of the digestive system would you see in a cross-section anterior to the gizzard? The earthworm digestive system is divided up into four sections: ingestion, digestion, absorption, and excretion. Each section has a specific function that helps the earthworm survive. The ingestion is for sucking food as they make their way through the dirt. The digestion breaks down the food into smaller pieces that will be absorbed into the circulatory system. The absorption happens after the food is
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Water makes up more than half of the human body and is required for our cell systems to properly perform their necessary functions. Dehydration occurs when more water is lost than what is being taken in. Making sure we have the proper amount of fluids in our cells is vital to ensuring our bodies are able to properly perform their essentially necessary functions. Water acts like a cleanser, helping with the removal of harmful waste and possible deadly toxins. Our blood, which is made primarily
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