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Respiratory System Introduction Red blood cells are like trucks that transport cargo on a highway system. Their cargo is Oxygen, and the highways are blood vessels. Where do red blood cells pick up their cargo of oxygen? The answer is the lungs. The lungs are organs of the respiratory system. The respiratory system is the … Read more
Blood groups Blood Group, Classification of blood based on inherited differences (polymorphisms) in antigens on the surfaces of the red blood cells (erythrocytes). Inherited differences of white blood cells (leukocytes), platelets (thrombocytes), and plasma proteins also constitute blood groups. English physician William Harvey announced his observations on the circulation of the blood in … Read more
Circulatory System v The circulatory system can be compared to a system of interconnected, one-way roads that range from superhighways to back alleys. v Like a Network of roads, the job of the circulatory system is to allow the transport of materials from one place to another. v As described in Figure below, … Read more
Classification of Organic Manures Organic manures are a type of fertilizer that is made from animal or plant waste. They are a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to improve SoilSoil health and crop production. Origin Plant-based Animal-based Nutrient Content Concentrated Organic Manures Bulky organic manures State of Decomposition Fresh Manures Well-Rotted Manures Compost CC:N Ratio … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Transport of water in Plants The survival of plants is dependent on a number of factors which include water, Minerals, gases, and nutrients they receive. The movement of gas, water, and nutrients in plants are carried out in components. They take in carbon dioxide from … Read more