A Mink is a Carnivore found in many parts of the world. Two animals are branched out of the name “Mink”, there is the American Mink and the European Mink. The differences between these two animals include that the American Mink is larger in addition the difference can be seen in their skulls as the American Mink has a mandible that attaches to the rest of the skull differently than the European Mink allowing for greater range of motion ones it will bite. The American Mink is a semiaquatic mammal in the Mustelidae family. The mink has a long slender body and had long thick shaggy tail.
The respiratory system has the function of getting rid of carbon dioxide and acquiring oxygen. It works closely with the circulatory system to feed the body the proper amounts of oxygen it needs to function efficiently. The respiratory system of an American Mink is very similar to that of a human in spite of the fact that there are some minor modifications. Both Humans and Minks have two lungs, the right lung is larger and has three lobes and the left lung has two lobes. The reason why the left lun...
The respiratory system is the system for taking in oxygen and giving off carbon dioxide in organisms. The respiratory systems of California sea lions, king cobras, and bald eagles have a few similarities and differences, but they all allow the intake of oxygen for each organism.
The Pygmy three-toed- sloths are described to have buff-colored faces with dark circles that surround the eye and go outwards to their temples. Like all sloths, they are always in doldrums which can be very unbeneficial to them. They have clay-orange fur that covers their face and their hair is long and bushy. “Long hair hangs forward to the forehead, giving the impression of a hood” (Grzimek 161). Their outer fur has coated an alga that is used as camouflage to avoid predators. If they were attacked, they have a high probability of surviving due to their ability to heal from grievous wounds. These sloths have a total of 18 teeth, 10 coming from their upper jaw. Similar to other sloths their body temperature regulation is imperfect (“Bradypus pygmaeus pygmy three-toed sloth” (a)).
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In the muscular system the main differences between minks and humans are mostly the size and shape of each muscle. However, for example the temporalis differs in that it has different locations within the mink and human. In minks the temporalis is located on the dorsal side of the skull while, in humans it is located on the later side. Also the romboideus complex muscles differ in location as well. In humans these muscles are located in the upper section of the dorsal side while, in minks they are found closer to the neck. Another example of differing locations if that of the levator scapulae. Though the functions are the same which is to elevate the scapulae and shoulders, in humans it is located in the upper section of the dorsal side of the body behind the neck. In minks the levator scapulae is located lower down the back. The main similarities of the muscular system between minks and humans are both the name and functions of the muscles. For instance, the masseter elevates the mandible which helps in raising the lower jaw to close. Also there are the obliques and transversus abdominis that encloses the abdomen while the diaphragm separates the thoracic and pelvic cavities. The gastrocnemius muscles also have similar functions between the mink and humans which are the plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle and the flexion of the leg at the knee joint.
Purpose: To analyze and discuss the anatomy of the mink in order to compare to that of a human. Even though the mink’s anatomy will be a bit different some similarities could always be found.
Indeed, amongst the many disparities between humans and minks, their respiratory systems are very similar for they are both mammals. The metabolic rate is much greater in mammals than any other class of animals, which means the demand for oxygen is greater. Humans and Minks are both endothermic, so they require a more potent respiratory system. Similar to humans the lungs of minks contain millions of alveoli. Alveoli are tiny sacs that are packed together in clusters as if they were grapes. The tiny sacs or alveoli, allows for a greater surface area for the exchange of gases. Another similarity between humans and minks is the air passage. The first stage in air passage is inhalation which is done through the mouth and/or nose. The air then goes past the pharynx to the larynx, through the glottis (opening for the vocal chords), in...
Minks and humans share various common characteristics because of their common roots in the animal kingdom. Both Human and Mink species are classified as Animalia Chordata Mammalia until they are separated by order, Humans being primates and Minks being in the order carnivora. It is because of their common roots that they have similar muscles types with similar functions, which help them survive and function throughout their individual habitats.
The urinary system of a mink is very similar to a human’s urinary system. The purpose of the urinary system is to rid the blood of wastes. The kidneys filter the wastes and water from the blood to make urine. The urine moves from the kidneys through the ureters to the bladder. After the bladder, if filled to maximum capacity, the urine leaves the bladder and goes through the urethra and out of the penis. Making the urinary system for the mink very similar to that of the humans.
They have small heads and body’s with a long lumbar region and narrow chest. Saki’s are arboreal quadrupeds with their arms and legs equal in length. They have a long olecranon process to be able to lock their joints so that their limbs can hold equal weight. White-Faced Sakis have long prehensile tails and long phalanges on their hands and feet for better travel and balance in the trees. A Saki’s dental formula is 2.1.3.3 with triangular molars meaning they are insectivores. They are also known as "flying monkeys" because they are able to leap 30 feet between tree branches. I already knew they could leap so I was hoping to see that when I observed it, but it was resting when I was there. They are sexually dimorphic due to color. White-Faced Sakis are vulnerable to being
A common misconception of humans is that we are born good or evil. However, a much more significant factor other than genes is nurture. Who molded you into who you are today? Was it your parents and your friends? Or is it not a person but an event around you that impacts who you are? In the short story “The Half-Husky”, by Margaret Laurence Harvey was raised by an aunt who did not even want him, this resulted in him becoming a wicked human being, because his aunt raised him so poorly he reflected his behavior on the people around him - like Nanuk. In the novels of the “Grisha trilogy” by Leigh Bardugo, Alina is raised as an orphan and is one of the most powerful Grisha in all of Ravka who is given an opportunity to become a ruler with the
What is it that determines what a person is to become? Is it our genetic makeup or is it our environment – the sum of our experiences that brings our personalities upon us? In the short, loosely autobiographical story; ‘The Half-husky’ the author; Margaret Laurence, gives her say on this. Harvey’s attitude and personality correspond with his environment; Vanessa’s attitude is in tandem with her environment, and Nanuk has both a loving and a savage side. Is this simply his nature or is it the sum of his experiences? Margaret Laurence is suggesting that it is our experiences – the environment we live in – that determine what we are to become.
The body of the average Eastern Chipmunk is about 8 to 10 inches long, the weigh about 2 ½ to 4 ounces. The ears are rounded with ears that stick straight up. It has short legs, the hind legs each have five claws, the front legs have four, and a long thumb like extension. They also have a furry flat tail.
Every cell in the human body requires oxygen to function, and the lungs make that oxygen available. With every breath we take, air travels to the lungs through a series of tubes and airways. After passing through the mouth and throat, air moves through the larynx, commonly known as the voice box, and then through the trachea, or windpipe. The trachea divides into two branches, called the right bronchus and the left bronchus, that connect directly to the lungs. Air continues through the bronchi, which divide into smaller and smaller air passages in the lungs, called bronchioles. The bronchioles end in clusters of tiny air sacs, called alveoli, which are surrounded by tiny, thin-walled blood vessels called capillaries.
Both systems have important responsibilities and have essential jobs to the human body. The circulatory system is the system that circulates the blood to the rest of the body while the respiratory system is the system that transports the blood to the circulatory system. The circulatory system provides the body with clean blood and transports the bad blood to the lungs to be cleaned of carbon dioxide. The respiratory system cleans the blood in the lungs and transports it back to the heart to be redistributed to the rest of the body. These two systems effectively and efficiently work together in order to supply the body with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide and any other harmful
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