Biology

Introduction Fluid plasma and formed elements constitutes blood. Blood plasma is mainly fluid which consists of dissolved minerals and nutrients. It makes up 55% of the total blood volume. Formed elements makes up the remaining percentage of blood. 99% of formed elements are red blood cells (erythrocytes). Platelets and white blood cells (leukocytes) constitute the…

Introduction The vampire squids are like from out of a midnight science fiction film. They have a gelatinous form and two big fins on its body likes their ears. The blue or red eyes are really big compared to their small body. The vampire squid is a glowing creature, the body is covered with luminous…

Introduction Parenchyma cells are one of the three main types of plant cells. They are the general and multifunctional cells that make up much of a plant (Dengler, Nancy). Within the Parenchyma genre, there are several different varieties of the cell. Some Parenchyma cells are called Chlorenchyma cells (“Parenchyma Cells and Tissues”). Chlorenchyma cells are…

Introduction Biology is broad and therefore embraces various topics in life that concern living organisms. Micro biology for instance deals with the study of very small organisms that are able to reproduce and sustain their generations. This is where the study of prokaryotes comes into the scene. The contrasting organisms to prokaryotes are referred to…

Red bone marrow, thymus, spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, lymphocytes, lymph nodules, lymph and lymph vessels make up the human lymphatic system. Identifying and defending the body from foreign substances and microorganisms, maintaining fluid balance within body tissues and absorbing lipids, proteins and fat-soluble vitamins from the small intestines are some of the major functions of…

1.0 Introduction Our memory is part of being human. It is also an indicator that we experienced and lived to this day. Theoretically, according to Mastin (n.d.), memory is our ability to encode, store, retain and consequently recall information and past experiences in the human brain. In other words, past experiences influenced our present and future…

Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian Occupation: Personal Assistant Admission Date: Chief Complaint: The patient presented burning sensation on urination, yellowish per vaginal discharge, lower abdominal pain, and pain during sexual intercourse. HPI: The patient is a healthy, young 25-year-old Caucasian female who was well until one week ago when her complaints started. She began experiencing a burning sensation while…

Introduction A Mutualistic or symbiotic relationship whereby two organisms of related species co-exist and benefit from each other. In this case, the lichen is as a result of a symbiotic relationship between the algae and fungi. The symbiotic relationship resulting from fungi and algae is that algae prepare food for the fungi because they are…

Introduction The purpose of this lab was to see separate and identify the pigments of spinach cells through the use of paper chromatography. Through this lab, one can understand the rate of photosynthesis and absorbency rate of chloroplasts in different light intensities. Background: Paper chromatography is used to separate and to identify the mixtures of…

Introduction Do you wonder why mold appears on a piece of bread after it was stored for a long time? The reason for this is fungi. Fungi are multi-cellular organisms, which have species up to 1.5 million species approximately. Fungi play important roles in the ecosystem. They decompose organic material and recycle nutrients, allowing other…