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    formation of a new organism from two parents usually, and involves the joining of gametes [ e.g. sperm, pollen, egg] to form a single cell called a zygote [ or fertilised egg ]. The offspring are similar, but not identical to the parents. Sexually Reproductive organisms include mammals, most reptiles, and flowering plants. ADVANTAGES There is greater genetic variation of the offspring and therefore, greater chance of survival in changing environments. Asexual Reproduction is the process by

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    to ensure perpetuation of their own kind, albeit with different methods of reproduction. Animals that diverged early from other groups, namely sponges from Phylum Porifera, are mostly hermaphroditic with individuals having both male and female reproductive organs. As animals increase in complexity and evolutionary trends lean towards cephalisation, most bilaterians develop a head where sensory organs are concentrated (Solomon et al., 2010). This allows active searching for suitable mating partners

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    “The Egg and the Sperm: How Science has Constructed a Romance Based on Stereotypical Male-Female Roles,” Emily Martin focuses on how stereotypical gender roles are perpetuated through scientific discussions and texts about human reproduction and reproductive biology. Michael Pollan’s “Why ‘Natural’ Doesn’t Mean Anything Anymore” and “How to Write About Trauma” by Said Sayrafiezadeh broaden Martin’s argument by showing evidence of discrimination or misuse of wording in other aspects of science and look

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    metaphors in science. Men and women contain valuable substances for the reproductive system such as the sperm and egg. Both take part in a serious result of new life. Language however be littles the worth of, of course women, such as the egg is large and “passive”, it does not move like sperm, sperm is on the other hand “active” and is able to deliver their genes to the egg. (Martin, 2013, p.119). But still, the roles of the reproductive organs have the stereotype to their names; the egg and how feminine

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    Plants are extremely important to the growth and development of Canada because as a source of food, the country requires the nutrients the plants provide and they are irreplaceable. Plants are crucial as they are a component of everything people eat, whether people eat the plants or the animal they eat or get food from rely on plants. The more food and plants available to better the reproduction, and therefore more population growth in communities. Having more food available for the entire population

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    The avian reproductive system is heterosexual and requires both a male and a female, each to contribute half of the genetic constitution of the offspring (insert reference).The avian reproductive system is designed to accommodate the risks associated with being a bird. Other than birds of prey (such as hawks, eagles, and falcons), most birds are prey (insert reference). Being close to the bottom of the food chain, birds require unique strategies for reproducing that also allow them to retain the

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    endometriosis is a disease that can occur when parts of tissue implants are misplaced in parts of the body. Tissue implants are mostly found on the pelvic organs behind the uterus, the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and in the cavity behind the uterus. The reproductive system controls the way the egg develops. It handles the egg safely so it will come out as a healthy baby.

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    Their goal is to examine how communities are able to function individually as well as to look for themes within the structure and systems of separate communities and cultures. Anthropologists spend a lot of time observing and discussing the theme of treatment within various communities. The traditional model to exploring treatment is to look towards the biomedical system, which “employ different explanatory models and idioms

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    Ovarian cancer is cancer of the ovaries and is listed as the fifth cause of death in women. Ovaries are the reproductive glands of only females and the main source of a female’s estrogen and progesterone. The ovaries are made up of 3 kinds of cells, which can also develop different types of tumors. Epithelial tumors start from the cell that covers the outer surface of the ovaries. Germ cell tumors start from the cells that produce the eggs. Stromal tumors start from the structural tissues that hold

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    There are many different diseases and disorder out their that animal’s get. Also each problem is linked to a precise body system. One very interesting reproductive problem that is found in animals is Ovarian Remnant syndrome. Ovarian Remnant Syndrome is known as a iatrogenic conditions. Some animals had signs of proestrus or estrus after having surgery. Depending on the type of animal species affects depends on the course of treatment. Ovarian Remnant syndrome can be found a lot of different animals

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