The horse does not have a collarbone, so the front legs are not attached by joints, but rather to a sling of muscles and ligaments that support the weight of the horse and rider. The shoulder blade, or scapula, is connected to the spine by muscle and ligaments and allows freedom of mov...
–Fungal Cell Wall: Another line of defense for fungi is their cell wall. Antifungal drugs make this wall more porous, weakening it. The result? Fungal cells become prone to bursting. ### 2. The Diverse Arsenal of Antifungal Drugs
The frontal lobe represents more than a third of the entire human hemisphere and its complete maturation is associated with the acquisition of complex cognitive functions and behaviors characteristic of the adult life. The central role of the frontal lobe in primate evolution is reflected not only ...
over the pubic bone. After puberty, it becomes covered in pubic hair. Thelabia majora(labia = “lips”; majora = “larger”) are folds of hair-covered skin that begin just posterior to the mons pubis. The thinner and more pigmented
Function of the Testes The testes have two primary functions. The first is to produce testosterone. Testosterone is a hormone that is responsible for secondary male characteristics such as facial hair, body hair, and increased muscle mass. It also contributes tolibido(sex drive), sexual function...
Nose hair moisturizes and warms the air to the approximate temperature and moisture within thelungsLungsLungs are the main organs of the respiratory system. Lungs are paired viscera located in the thoracic cavity and are composed of spongy tissue. The primary function of the lungs is to oxygenate...
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Human Body Parts and their FunctionsThe list of human body parts vary as the standard definition of an organ is still up for debate. However, there are an estimated 79 organs identified to date. We also possess organs that have “lost” their function throughout our evolution. Such organs ...
The presence of hair follicles is one of the main characteristics of mammals. In each new follicular cycle, the embryonic developmental steps are repeated to form a new hair. It is a complex structure, its functions ranging from temperature regulation, physical protection, camouflage, and social ...
The bottom or deepest layer of the skin. Contains mainly fat and other structures like hair follicles, nerve endings, and blood vessels (present in small numbers). All these three significant layers vary significantly in their anatomy and function. ...