sodium-potassium pump. n. The enzyme-based mechanism that maintains correct cellular concentrations of sodium and potassium ions by removing excess ions from inside a cell and replacing them with ions from outside the cell.
Hi! human,dog are multicellular organisms. Nucleus,cell membrane, cytoplasm and mitochondria are 4 things that plant and animal cells have.
Testosterone is an example of a steroid. Its physiological functions include:
1. Determines the the gender of a developing embryo.
2. Development of reproductive organs and the prostrate gland in males.
3. Responsible for secondary sexual characteristics in males such as deeper pitch, increased muscle bulk, hair on the upper lip.
4. Regulates normal sperm development.
Another steroid is cholesterol. Physiological functions include:
1. Helps maintain the structure of cells and vessels improving overall health and function in the body.
2. Precursor to important sex hormones such as testosterone and estrogen.
3. Used as an insulator around nerves and is absolutely essential for brain function.
4. Precursor to Vitamin D, which supports a healthy immune and nervous system
Timothy does not get a promotion at work because he has cancer is an example of genetic discrimination.
Explanation:
Genetic discrimination is termed so when an employer or an insurance company treats indifferently an individual with gene mutation or heritable diseases.
The act of not giving promotion and using the genetic information for the reason by the employer is indifferent and termed genetic discrimination as in case of cancer where life expectancy and large insurance claim is the reason.
Insurance companies do not give benefits or insurance to potential people having or prone for having the mutation and heredity disease.
To help overcome this discrimination federal level laws have been implemented as Genetic information non discrimination act. It strictly prohibits the indifferent behaviour of the employers and insurance companies.
Answer AND Explanation:
Gametogenesis is the formation of gametes. Formation of sperms also called spermatogenesis takes place in the testes while formation of eggs also called oogenesis takes place in the ovary. Oogenesis in females begins before birth, however maturation of the eggs take a very long time and is only complete after fertilization. In males sperm formation only occurs after puberty.
