The human, animal, plants and other organism not mentioned all have different organs in them with different functions. ... Every cells in the living organism as its own lifespan and depending on what type of cell it is and what type of function it helps perform, cells can last for day up to several months. ... Every plant and animal including humans both utilize the mitosis and meiosis cell division. ... The second division is the meiosis which occurs in all plant and animal. ... Rather than lacking function, cancer cells reproduce at a rate far beyond the normally tightly regulated boundaries...

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These cancerous cells hinder many of the basic functions of the blood. Red blood cells are prevented from transporting valuable oxygen to all major organs in the body. ... Other unproven factors included toxic waste and nuclear power plants. ... Radiation therapy may also be useful to control symptoms when local cancer growths cause pain as a result of pressure on bone or nerve, or when the function of vital organs such as the bowel, or respiratory system are involved. ... The cells are then transplanted into the patient to increase the amount of natural blood cells in the body. ...

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Researchers determined that beard ear cells die and regenerate because of cell division of a new kind. Currently they are working on identifying cell signals and recovery of hearing and balance function. ... Plants and other asexual organisms have been "cloning" themselves since the beginning of time.... King were the first to clone frogs, by transferring the nucleus of one cell into a different cell. ... He placed the cell in a solutions that allowed the cell to shut down and reprogram itself. ...

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The cloning of plants has been routine for many years in laboratories. ... Although this therapy kills cancer cells, it also kills healthy cells. ... Cell differentiation research will lead to dramatic medical breakthroughs whether it's muscle cells or nerve cells that a patient will need. ... By cloning these nerve and spinal cells, then implanting those cells into a patient's body where repair is needed. ... In the future, with cloning technology, this teenager could regain his ability to function normally. ...

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Marijuana Hemp is the plant called "cannabis sativa" which is more commonly called marijuana. ... They tell us that marijuana will cause brain damage and memory impairment, it will kill brain cells, and lead to more crime. ... I personally feel that marijuana is an amazing plant, and it should be being utilized today. ... The pain doesn't go away completely, but at least she can function. ... Multiple sclerosis is the disease in which the body's immune system attacks the nerve cells. ...

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Despite the many arguments that suggests marijuana is a dangerous substance, there hasn't been a thorough study yet on this extraordinary plant. ... Several studies argue that long-term use of marijuana has been shown to produce cancerous cell changes and other studies suggest that smoking marijuana can lead to lung cancer. ... According to a recent study by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, ten chronic marijuana users were evaluated as test subjects to see if marijuana had any effect on the cognitive functioning of the human body. ... We have relied on many pla...

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Smoking started back in the 1400's with Native Americans smoking plant leaves in a pipe. ... Nicotine changes how the brain and the body function. ... Insulin tells the cells to take up excess glucose from the blood. ... (www.encarta.msn.com) This reduces the amount of oxygen in the body and hinders muscle action and mental function. ...

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This tiny blast furnace results in a miniature chemical plant, which uses the hundreds of available materials to produce many more. ... Carcinogens are described in the Webster's dictionary as being a substance that produces a malignant tumor, or cancer in a living cell. ... Doctor Ameron of Atlanta Georgia writes that six out of ten non-smokers will end up with reduced lung functioning and or upper or lower respiratory problems. ... For example, the newborn child could develop heart problems, asthma, allergies, reduced lung functioning, spinal meningitis, or emphysema. ...

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