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openings of pulmonary veins

The orifices of the pulmonary veins, usually two on each side, in the wall of the left atrium.

Synonym: ostia venarum pulmonalium.


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by MichaelXY
Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:45 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wildlife biology
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Hobbit Skull Comparison Software's Unexpected Result.

... I didn't expect in the line drawing below. When you compare the modern (European) skull to the hobbit (yellow) the somewhat rectangular shaped openings are at very different angles. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gyn0-PcXrJY/SgAW9jGDc9I/AAAAAAAAAe0/DJONgxJsEQw/s400/CombinedLines.JPG ...

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Tue May 05, 2009 10:56 am
 
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Topic: Hobbit Skull Comparison Software's Unexpected Result.
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Re: how does innate immunity link to b-cell and t-cell responses

... or foreign particles. The body has a natural barrier- the skin - a thick, continuous, keratinised barrier that protects it from patogens. Natural openings are protected by mucus secretions and ciliated epithelia. If the above barriers are penetrated the body first responds with innate (non-specific) ...

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by favorina
Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:55 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: how does innate immunity link to b-cell and t-cell responses
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... The byproduct O2 production occurs in the manufacturing of ATP and NADPH during the light reaction to synthesize CO2 to glucose. Stomatal openings are influenced by several environmental factors. I believe CO2 concentration in the organism is one of them. I am not sure on this one but ...

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by MichaelXY
Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:46 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Does oxygen production in photosynthesis require CO2?
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Re: UV Microscopy

... I did want to mention a problem with some older microscopes that use the big mercury-vapor lamps as a UV source. The housing for these lamps have openings to allow for cooling and a lot of UV escapes thru the openings in the housing. Many materials are fluorescent in visible light as well as UV ...

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by Fauna
Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:24 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UV Microscopy
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