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Tubular

tubular

(Science: anatomy) Shaped like a tube, of or pertaining to a tubule.

Origin: L. Tubularis


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Transport In Plants

The first answer to the question: Both xylem and phloem are vascular tissues found in a plant. Xylem is a tubular structure which is responsible for water transport from the roots towards all of the parts of the plant. Phloem is also a tubular structure but is responsible for ...

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by kika
Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:40 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Transport In Plants
Replies: 3
Views: 7276

Small intestines and Intestinal crpyts -crypts of Leiberkuhn

Hello Just wondering, those intestinal crypts (tubular glands), I know they have secreting cells, that secrete intestinal juice, but just wondering which cells? Are there also S cells that secrete secretin? or is this the same as enteroendocrine ...

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by snezka18
Sun May 08, 2011 4:05 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Small intestines and Intestinal crpyts -crypts of Leiberkuhn
Replies: 1
Views: 2122

new subject springtail parasite?

Hello I am looking at a critter in our home that is not welcome. It seems to have different lifestages. One stage it is more tubular and almost looks like it has hairs. Another stage I think is some kind fly. Also the fellows seem to be draw to wood... Thank you ahead of time for your ...

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by ccsomething
Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:07 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: new subject springtail parasite?
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Views: 1295

What is the function of the following tisues in the lungs?

... Moves food, urine, and reproductive tract secretions; controls diameter of respiratory passages (bronchi); regulates diameter of blood vessels.ex. tubular organs peristalsis (moves stuff thru intestines, repro tubes etc.)capable of slow sustained contractions (uterus in birth), involuntary control ...

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by biolass
Fri May 04, 2007 9:30 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: What is the function of the following tisues in the lungs?
Replies: 3
Views: 8223

The Fiber Disease

... of either stages in its development, its waste product etc. I know for a fact there is a filarial nematode part, a twisted fiber like part, a tubular part, a cooked shrimp shaped part, a rake like part, a fern frond like part etc. It inhabits my blood, my skin, my lungs, my earwax ,my tears ...

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by mfromcanada
Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:09 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
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