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• Gregor Mendel is known as the Father of Genetics.
• He discovered the Laws of Inheritance through experiments on pea plants between 1856–1863.
• His research was published in 1866.

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• O⁻ (O Negative) is the universal donor blood group.
• It can be transfused to A, B, AB, and O blood groups.
• O⁻ blood lacks A, B, and Rh (D) antigens.

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• Universal Recipient: AB⁺ (AB Positive)
• ABO Blood Groups: A, B, AB, O
• Rh Types: Positive (+) and Negative (−)
• Total Common Blood Groups: 8 (A⁺, A⁻, B⁺, B⁻, AB⁺, AB⁻, O⁺, O⁻)

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Explanation

• Bones do not secrete hormones,
• Hormones are produced by glands in the endocrine system.
• The parathyroid gland secretes parathyroid hormone.
• It regulates calcium levels in the blood and bones.

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• Functions performed by bones in the human body:
• Support: Provides a rigid framework for soft tissues.
• Protection: Shields vital organs like the brain, heart, and lungs.

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• The lungs are located in the thoracic cavity.
• The thoracic cavity is the chest cavity protected by the rib cage.
• It contains the lungs, heart, trachea, and major blood vessels.
• The lungs are enclosed by the pleural membranes.
• This cavity plays a vital role in breathing and respiration.

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• Insulin and glucagon regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels.
• Insulin lowers blood sugar by helping cells absorb glucose.
• Glucagon raises blood sugar by releasing stored glucose from the liver.
• Both hormones are produced by the pancreas.
• They work together to maintain normal blood sugar levels.

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