Classification of Animals in general and humans in particular

Listed below are several characteristics that are used to classify animals in general and humans in particular: a) production of milk for the young (reproductive, physiological) b) high cognitive ability, to reason, to fashion tools (neurological) c) inability to generate carbohydrates by means of photosynthesis (metabolic) d) possessing bilateral symmetry (morphological) e) upright, semi-upright posture (morphological) Which of these characteristics is most fundamental (most basic)? Which is most specialized (most defining)? What groups of organisms are eliminated from Genus Homo by each characteristic? Keeping in mind this is a Christian perspective. The Problem a) Orde... click for more

Blood & Blood Clots

1. Create a chart of main plasma constituents as well as the cellular elements in blood. Note their function. 2. Describe in detail how blood clots. 3. Select any one disease of the cardiovascular system and describe all aspects of its commencement, affect on the individual and possible treatments.

Drinking water while standing upside down is debated.

How is it possible for us to be able to drink water standing upside down? Is it like the water is falling up? If so, how is it possible? What is an explanation for that? Ideas are hypothesized.

Function of the kidneys in blood pressure control

Evaluation: Blood Pressure Control Sometimes during traumatic injury, the kidneys must take action to regulate blood pressure in order for the individual to survive. When would this action necessary? Explain in detail how the kidneys regulate blood pressure. Some people have high blood pressure. How do the drugs (called diuretics) taken for high blood pressure, affect the kidneys?

Categorizing groups of organisms

I have already categorized the following "Groups of Organisms," except for DOLPHINS. Where would it be placed in the problem below? bats monkeys Euglena lemurs sponges amphibians dolphins Ginkgo biloba jellyfish reptiles birds beavers echinoderms tarsiers photosynthetic bacteria a) production of milk for the young (reproductive, physiological) Characteristic of all mammals b) high cognitive ability, to reason, to fasion tools (neurological) Specific to humans c) inability to generate carbohydrates by means of photosynthesis (metabolic) Characteristic of all animals d) possessing bilateral symmetry (morphological) Characteristic of all animal... click for more