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- Integumentary system (674 bytes)
1: ...m''' is often the largest [[organ (anatomy)|organ system]] of an [[animal]], comprising the [[skin]], [[ha...
5: The major components of the integumentary system are the [[cutaneous]] membrane ([[skin]]), and it...
11: {{integumentary_system}}
12: {{organ_systems}} - Muscular system (1056 bytes)
1: ...f all muscles is controlled through the [[nervous system]].
10: {{muscular_system}}
11: {{organ_systems}} - Nervous system (3163 bytes)
1: ...on (philosophy)|action]]s. (see [[Central Nervous System]]).
3: ...nd conducts thoughts and emotions. Thus it is the system that animates "animals" ([[sponge]]s are an excep...
6: The nervous system consists basically of two types of [[cell (biolog...
7: *[[Neuron]]s are the primary cells of the nervous system
8: *[[Glia]] are secondary cells involved in nourishment and structural su... - Respiratory system (5107 bytes)
1: ...rbon dioxide]] and emitting [[oxygen]] during the day, consuming oxygen and producing carbon dioxide c...
3: ==Respiratory system in humans and animals==
4: ...[[human]]s and other [[mammal]]s, the respiratory system consists of the [[lungs]], the [[bronchi]], which...
6: ===Parts of the Respiratory System===
22: ...ion]] has a very low resistance compared to the [[systemic circulation]], and for this reason, all the pre... - Excretory system (572 bytes)
1: The '''excretory system''' is the system of an organism's body that performs the function ...
4: * [[Urinary system]]
15: *[[Malphigian tubule system]] - Circulatory system (8794 bytes)
1: ...vascular system''' is the [[organ (anatomy)|organ system]] which circulates [[blood]] around the [[body]] ...
6: ...are some basic functions of the human circulatory system:
9: #Role in the [[immune system]] of defense against [[infection]].
12: ==Types of circulatory systems==
14: ===Open circulatory system=== - Lymphatic system (6229 bytes)
1: ...[[phagocyte]]s and is part of the body's [[immune system]]. It also transports [[fat]]s from the [[small i...
4: ...the circulatory system. Once within the lymphatic system the fluid is called lymph, and has almost the sam...
7: ...the body); these ducts drain into the circulatory system at the right and left [[subclavian vein]]s (sub =...
9: [[image:lymphatic_system.gif|right|frame|Major lymphatic vessels in humans...
11: ...essed by the [[liver]], having passed through the systemic circulation. - Endocrine system (3152 bytes)
1: The '''endocrine system''' is a control system of ductless glands that secrete chemical messeng...
3: Diseases of the endocrine system are common, such as [[diabetes mellitus]] and [[t...
106: * [[Nervous system]]
112: {{endocrine_system}}
113: {{organ_systems}} - Immune system (14564 bytes)
1: The '''immune system''' is the [[organ system]] that protects an [[organism]] from outside biol...
3: ...ften divided into the two sections of innate and adaptive immunity, the former encompassing unchanging...
6: ...igher organisms (such as [[mammal]]s) have immune systems of increasing complexity.
8: ...ular [[organism]]s, the immune system is an organ system that acts as a defense against foreign [[pathogen...
11: ...immunity]]) arise from failures of discriminatory systems. - Solar system (21174 bytes)
1: ...e third planet of the Solar System. ''[[Planetary system]]s'' are a more generic term for [[star]]s and th...
3: ==Planets In the Solar System==
5: ...e wide variety of objects that exist in the Solar System fall into several categories. In recent years man...
7: ...l class]] G2 [[star]] that contains 99.86% of the system's [[mass]].
8: *The [[planet]]s of the Solar System are those nine bodies traditionally labelled as s... - Planetary system (2476 bytes)
1: ...s the [[Earth]] and [[Sun]] is called the [[Solar System]].
3: == Origin and evolution of planetary systems ==
5: ...el. Accepted theories today argue that planetary systems form from a [[solar nebula]].
7: ... [[supernova]] explosions, and a normal planetary system could not possibly survive such a blast - planets...
9: == Significant planetary systems == - Writing system (16928 bytes)
1: ...cript''', is a type of ''[[symbolic communication system]]'' used to represent elements or statements expr...
4: ... text. Contrast this with other possible symbolic systems such as [[information sign]]s, [[painting]], [[m...
6: ...community. The great benefit conferred by writing systems is their ability to maintain a persistent record...
8: All writing systems require:
12: ...may be interpreted (usually visually, but tactile systems have also been devised). - Limbic system (1838 bytes)
1: ... [[endocrine system]] and the [[autonomic nervous system]]. It consists of several [[cerebral cortex|subco...
3: * [[amygdala]]: involved in aggression and fear
7: ...authors regard the hypothalamus as part of limbic system.)
9: The limbic system is among the oldest parts of the brain in evoluti...
11: ...at]]s with electrodes implanted into their limbic system will self-stimulate in preference over food and w... - Inca road system (6879 bytes)
2: ... [[Santiago, Chile]] in the south. The Inca road system covered approximately 22,530 km (14,000 mi) and p...
4: ...ui]] runners at a speed of 242 km (150 miles) per day. These would work in relay fashion much like th...
6: .... <!-- were there 300,000 bureaucrats on the road system at any given time? Weren't the military provision...
16: ... of tourists from around the world make the three-day trek each year.
18: ...rails are known as the Mollepata, Classic and One Day Trail, with Mollepata being the longest of the t... - Party system (1277 bytes)
1: ...a concept in [[political science]] concerning the system of [[government]] in a [[state]] where [[politica...
3: ...ral elections]]) usually results in a [[two-party system]].
7: *[[single-party system]] - when only one party can be the government bec...
8: *[[two-party system]] - when only two parties can realistically compe...
9: *[[dominant-party system]] - when only one party can realistically compete... - Central nervous system (2227 bytes)
2: The [[vertebrate]] '''central nervous system''' consists of the [[brain]] and [[spinal cord]]....
4: ...tivity while spinal extensions of central nervous system neuron pathways affect [[skeletal muscle]]s and [...
6: ...iding information to and from the central nervous system.
8: ==Parts of the central nervous system==
19: *** [[amygdala]] - Urinary system (5149 bytes)
1: ...lip Art]]]The '''urinary system''' is the [[organ system]] that produces, stores, and carries [[urine]]. I...
8: ...e resultant "prourine" passes through the tubular system where water, electrolytes and nutrients are reabs...
31: Diseases affecting the urinary system:
33: ...tone]]s may be painful and cause long-term kidney damage. [[Proteinuria]] is usually without symptoms ...
34: ...lux]] (backflow of urine into the kidney, causing damage) - Open circulatory system (188 bytes)
1: An '''open circulatory system''' is an arrangement of internal transport in whi... - Global Positioning System (28209 bytes)
5: ... navigation system|satellite navigation system]] used for determining one's precise [[location]]...
7: The GPS system was designed by and is controlled by the [[United...
8: The GPS system is divided into three segments: space, control, a...
10: ... satellites' onboard atomic clocks, and uploading data for transmission by the satellites.
14: The cost of maintaining the system is approximately US$400 million per year, includi... - Sensory system (904 bytes)
2: ... for processing the information. Specific sensory systems are those for [[somatic sensation]], [[vision (s...
7: ... of a [[stimulus (physiology)|stimulus]]; type (modality), intensity, location, and duration.
9: ====Modality====
10: ...s plays the primary role in coding the stimulus modality.
12: ==Human sensory system==
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- Mexico (27255 bytes)
43: established_dates = From [[Spain]]<br>[[September 16]], [[1810]]...
64: ...g, feather-mosiac work, the invention of the calendar, were due to the former inhabitants of Tula, the...
68: ... Catholic priest in the small town of [[Dolores Hidalgo|Dolores]], causing a long [[Mexican War of Ind...
74: ...formed the modern states of [[California]], [[Nevada]], and [[Utah]], and most of [[Arizona]], [[New M...
78: ...d prosperity is known as the "Porfiriato". His mandate, however, was mostly undemocratic and benefited... - Costa Rica (12931 bytes)
1: ...t. Figueres also abolished the [[military]] and today, Costa Rica has only a national [[police]] force...
16: ... colspan=2 | <small>''[[National motto]]: ?Pura vida!<br>(Popular saying meaning "Pure life!")''</smal...
39: <br /> - Date
69: ...he few countries to operate within the democratic system without the assistance of a military.
71: ...tural country, has achieved a relatively high standard of living. Land ownership is widespread and [[t... - Periodic table (7298 bytes)
3: The [[periodic table#Standard periodic table|standard table]] provides the necessary basics. There ar...
6: ...e of the elements. There are 18 groups in the standard periodic table. Elements in a group have simila...
9: ...was developed to replace both older Roman numeral systems as they confusingly used the same names to mean ...
11: ===Standard periodic table===
15: *The [[Periodic table (standard)|standard table]] (same as above) provides the basics. - History of China (45919 bytes)
2: ...he familiar image of Chinese culture and people today.
7: ...addy]] agriculture is [[Radiocarbon dating|carbon-dated]] to about 6000 BC, and associated with the [[...
14: ...e. Following this period Sima Qian relates that a system of inherited rulership was established during the...
18: ...22799;朝) to some 4,000 years ago, but this date has not yet been corroborated. Some archaeolog...
22: ...he last of the six capitals of the Shang (c 1300–1046 BC). - History of philosophy (13862 bytes)
1: ...nderstanding]], [[knowledge]] or [[wisdom]] on fundamental matters as diverse as [[reality]], [[knowle...
16: ...ontinuous project - the one still being pursued today - is [[Socrates]], who studied under several Sop...
20: ...ato's Republic|The Republic]]'' Plato attacks the system of democracy, blaming it for the defeat of Athens...
22: ...tudent was [[Aristotle]], perhaps the first truly systematic philosopher. [[Aristotelian logic]] was the ...
29: ...aused first cause, and this is God. Aquinas also adapted this argument to prove the goodness of God. E... - Christopher Columbus (44177 bytes)
1: ...lumbus''' ([[1451]]<sup>[[#Early life|1]]</sup> – [[20 May]] [[1506]]) ( ''Cristòfor Colom'' in...
5: ...led by [[João Vaz Corte-Real]] to Terra Verde (today's Newfoundland). [[Giovanni Caboto]] (better kno...
7: ... in the Bahamas) is celebrated as a [[Holiday|holiday]].
11: ...ome – including many [[Native Americans]] – view him as responsible, directly or indirectl...
21: ...ant, and his mother was Susanna Fontanarossa, the daughter of a woollens merchant. Christopher had thr... - Middle Colonies (4101 bytes)
1: ...sey]], [[Delaware]] and sometimes [[Maryland]]. Today these areas are described as the [[Mid-Atlantic ...
5: ... ate a form of pudding called cornmeal mush every day of the year. [[Johnnycake]], bread made with co...
11: ...d less schooling than the average second grader today. The only book owned by many families was the [[...
13: ...iends and relatives along with [[gardening]], and dancing was popular among both women and men. From t... - Industrial Revolution (30001 bytes)
3: The dating of the Industrial Revolution is not exact, bu...
10: ... institutional changes wrought by the end of [[feudalism]] in [[Great Britain]] after the [[English Ci...
18: As the banking system developed, the banks lent money to the industrial...
22: ...able as there was privilege and monopoly. The abundant supply of coal and iron ore made the making of ...
30: ...udy tour, gathering information where he could. Today this is called [[industrial espionage]], with mo... - Steel (28384 bytes)
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32: ...copper-smelting sites on the [[Sinai Peninsula]], dated to about 3000 BC. Some iron oxides are effect...
34: ...] died in [[1323 BC]] and was buried with an iron dagger with a golden hilt. An [[Ancient Egyptian]] [...
40: ...artifact is a knife found on [[Cyprus]] at a site dated to [[1100 BC]].
46: ...and weapons. A mass grave in [[Hebei]] province, dated to the early third century BC, contains severa... - Bagpipes (20858 bytes)
1: ...|right|thumb|150px|A bagpipe performer in [[Amsterdam]].]]
23: ...ntinue to be quoted and referenced to the present day). For example, an oft-repeated claim is that th...
25: ...though Ireland has references going back to the [[Dark Ages]]. An explosion of popularity seems to ha...
38: ...d often Irish) emigrant populations, namely [[Canada]], [[United States|America]], [[Australia]], [[Ne...
47: ...s, hornpipes, and jigs), slow airs, and more. It dates largely from the last two centuries, being eit... - Timeline of the united states history 1990 to present (16426 bytes)
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10: ...sissippi River valley causing $2 to $4 billion in damage.
12: ...uitted of all charges related to her death of her daughter, Caylee; she was convicted of four counts o...
21: ...hootout with police and Dzhokhar was detained the day after. - China (38909 bytes)
18: ...cluding the [[Yangtze River]] and [[Pearl River]] systems, and by the [[Tang Dynasty]] it even included "[...
34: ...low [[political divisions of China|provincial boundaries]]. In many contexts, "China" is commonly used...
38: ...hina]]" (中國大陸,''zhōngguó dàlù'' in Mandarin), especially when contrasting it with other, p...
45: ...hang]], who settled along the [[Huang He]] river, dating from the 18th to the 12th centuries BC. The S...
55: ...ist state]]—the People's Republic of China—that laid claim to be the successor state of th... - Religion in China (12456 bytes)
5: ... concept of [[God]], classifying a Chinese belief system as either a religion or a [[philosophy]] can be p...
7: ... is common to profess a belief in multiple belief systems. It is possible for someone to claim to be a [[B...
9: Major belief systems that developed within China include [[ancestor w...
11: ...ad lapsed into [[corruption]] could lose the [[Mandate of Heaven]] and be overthrown by a [[rebellion]...
28: ...genous religion. Its primary written work, the [[Dao De Jing]] is attributed to [[Lao Zi]], who may o... - Margaret I of Denmark (7423 bytes)
2: ...ingborg Castle]], the daughter of [[Waldemar Atterdag of Denmark|Valdemar IV of Denmark]] and Helvig o...
4: ...86), but under such stringent conditions that the Danish crown got all the advantage of the arrangemen...
6: At a conference held at [[Dalaborg]] Castle, in March 1388, the Swedes were co...
12: ... [[Kalmar]] in June [[1397]]; and on [[Trinity Sunday]], on [[June 17]], Eric was solemnly crowned kin...
16: ... and Norway were treated as integral parts of the Danish state, and national aspirations were frowned ... - Rush Limbaugh (21665 bytes)
8: ...ll]] knee from [[high school]]" [Colford, pp 14 – 20].
30: ...em where he could appear to hear his callers. The system worked remarkably well, but did not convince all ...
34: ...VI&oldid=12528936 Wikipedia Article] (most likely dated [[April 19]][[2005]] at 2:52 PM EST). During h...
44: ... Ted Kennedy's ironic praise of presidential candidate John Kerry's wartime rescue of a fellow soldier...
65: ...]], and [[Walt Disney World]]. Presidential candidates [[Howard Dean]] and [[Wesley Clark]] joined in... - Denis Diderot (13048 bytes)
3: '''Denis Diderot''' ([[October 5]], [[1713]] – [[July 31]], [[1784]]) was a [[France|French]]...
7: ...t graphic of all the pictures that we have of the daily life of the philosophic circle in Paris.
10: ...f Medicine'' (1746–1748) and about the same date he published a free rendering of Shaftesbury's ...
14: ...what interested the militant philosophers of that day was an episodic application of the principle of ...
29: ...angerous ideas they held were now made truly formidable by their open publication. In 1759 the ''Encyc... - Elizabeth of Russia (14144 bytes)
3: ...f the [[University of Moscow]] and Shuvalov's foundation of the [[Imperial Academy of Arts|Academy of ...
7: Elizabeth, the youngest daughter of [[Peter the Great]] and [[Catherine I of...
9: ...e had a French governess, however, and at a later day picked up some Italian, German and Swedish, and ...
11: It was Peter's intention to marry his second daughter to the young French king [[Louis XV]], but ...
13: ... of Peter the Great, practically banished Peter's daughter from court. Elizabeth had inherited her fat... - Elizabeth I of England (34338 bytes)
7: '''Elizabeth I''' ([[7 September]] [[1533]] – [[24 March]] [[1603]]) was [[List of British m...
11: ... by prudence in the granting of [[British honours system|honours and dignities]]. Only eight peerage digni...
16: ...abeth, and she, along with her half-sister, Mary, daughter of [[Catherine of Aragon]], was reinstated ...
18: ...rticularly since a fearful Anne had entrusted her daughter's spiritual welfare to Parker before her de...
44: The Queen found a dangerous rival in her cousin, the Catholic Mary Stu... - Anne of Great Britain (22303 bytes)
8: '''Anne''' ([[6 February]] [[1665]]–[[1 August]][[1714]]) became Queen of [[England...
12: ...gn was marked by the development of the two-party system. Anne personally preferred the [[Tory]] Party, bu...
15: ...s II) and his first wife, the [[Lady Anne Hyde]] (daughter of [[Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon]], ...
17: ...tant [[Prince George of Denmark]], brother of the Danish King [[Christian V of Denmark|Christian V]]. ...
19: ...m and Mary. They were to be followed by any descendants of William by a future marriage. - Victoria of the United Kingdom (38571 bytes)
7: ...h. Her reign lasted more than sixty-three years — longer than that of any other British monarch....
12: ...future King George IV), did marry, but had only a daughter, [[Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales]]. W...
14: ...French]]. Her educator was the Reverend [[George Davys]] and her governess was [[Louise Lehzen]].
20: ...f the United Kingdom|Queen Elizabeth II]]'s descendants a separate family surname, [[Mountbatten-Winds...
25: ...ugustus I of Hanover|Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale]], who became King Ernest Augustus of Hanover. ...
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