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The Integumentary System-Epidermis

The Integumentary System-Epidermis The three main layers of skin are the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. Accordingly, the outermost layer of the skin is the epidermis which also comprises several...

Microbes in the News

Microbes in the News H7N9 and H5N1, frequently called “bird flu,” have been widely reported in recent months. In particular, NCB News reported an increase in cases of avian flu in the USA. Since...

Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy

Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy Hello. My name is Alesia Shambry. For today’s video, I’ll take you through potential energy and kinetic energy, and energy conversion from one type to another....

The Five Properties of Life

The Five Properties of Life Growth- Growth is defined as the irreversible development of an organism, whereby the organism increases in size and mass (Morrison 127). This increase is attributed to...

Analyzing Data on Tuskless Elephants

Analyzing Data on Tuskless Elephants BACKGROUND INFORMATION Both male and female African elephants usually have tusks, long front teeth that grow outside their mouths. Elephants use their tusks to...