Discuss and Describe the Five Axes of the DSM

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Essay

Discuss and describe the five axes of the DSM. Why are five axes necessary?

Understand the process and implications of cloning in mammals.

Differentiate between growth factor genes and tumor suppressor genes in the context of oncogenesis.

Identify and sequence the stages of mitosis.

Describe the structural changes chromosomes undergo during the cell cycle.

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Definitions:

Fibroblasts

Connective tissue cells that produce the fibers and the protein and carbohydrate complexes of the matrix of connective tissues.

Sweat Glands

Exocrine glands found in mammalian skin that secrete sweat, a fluid containing water and electrolytes, which helps regulate body temperature.

Cartilage

A tough, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including joints, rib cage, ear, and nose, providing support and reducing friction.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.