Sentences with phrase «by special glands»

They have conquered these habitats through a variety of adaptations such as unusual photosynthetic pathways (crassulacean acid metabolism, CAM, and C4 as opposed to C3 photosynthesis), unusual morphologies (e.g., succulence), secretion of excessive salt by special glands, and unusual methods of nutrient uptake (e.g., carnivory).

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Lymph nodes are small glands located throughout the body that filter bacteria, viruses — even cancer cells — that are then destroyed by special white blood cells.

George Crile shows in «The Phenomena of Life» (TPOL) how the glands govern the bodies electrical systems «It is at once clear that there is within the organism an energy - controlling system which is activated by the special senses primarily.

The jelly (which workers secrete from glands located in their heads) is rich in nutrients and contains a special growth - promoting protein called royalactin (which turns larvae into queens by speeding up growth and ovary development).

One particular bioactive peptide called calcitonin has been of special interest in these studies, because a human form of calcitonin is made in the human body by the thyroid gland, and we know that it is a key hormone for helping regulate and stabilize the balance of collagen and minerals in the bone and surrounding tissue.

A special blood test that measure the hormones produced by the adrenal glands will help diagnose this disease in ferrets.

A chatter can be explained by a cat's anatomy and the presence of special glands on the roof of his mouth.

Some causes of hormonal skin disease, such as hypothyroidism and adrenal gland problems, can be diagnosed by special blood tests and effectively treated.