THE GOLDEN RATIO IN THE HUMAN BODY GABRIELLE NAHAS IBDP MATH STUDIES THURSDAY‚ FEBRUARY 23rd 2012 WORD COUNT: 2‚839 INTRODUCTION: The Golden Ratio‚ also known as The Divine Proportion‚ The Golden Mean‚ or Phi‚ is a constant that can be seen all throughout the mathematical world. This irrational number‚ Phi (Φ) is equal to 1.618 when rounded. It is described as "dividing a line in the extreme and mean ratio". This means that when you divide segments of a line that always
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are‚ they are any fluid that conducts electricity. In the human body‚ there is several very known electrolytes and every one of those electrolytes serve an incredible purpose. Most are in some way responsible for maintaining the balance between the intracellular and extracellular environment. Sodium is absolutely an essential electrolyte for the proper function of humans. It is in control for monitoring the total amount of water in the body. It is also significant in regulating blood volume and upholding
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Effects Drinking Soda Has on the Human Body Have you ever popped open a can of soda and wondered‚ “This is delicious! But I wonder what it could do to my body.” Well‚ not a lot of people do think that‚ and only the people drinking the soda really know why they don’t question it. For many‚ it’s because it’s just a drink. What could really happen? For others‚ it’s because they just don’t care. But people will care once they know what it can do to your body. These sodas can cause people
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System Sarah Horton Texas Woman’s University Introduction The endocrine system is one of two systems in the human body that regulates all bodily functions. It is comprised of organs called endocrine glands and include the ovaries‚ testes‚ pituitary‚ hypothalamus‚ pineal‚ pancreas‚ kidneys‚ thyroid‚ parathyroid‚ thymus‚ and adrenal glands. These glands‚ which are spread throughout the body‚ are responsible for the extensive and enduring release of certain hormones into the bloodstream for delivery
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” (Zimmer 1); that discovery is undeniable evidence that music existed long before organized civilization. Music is a part of our genealogy‚ we have used it as a tool to transmit thoughts before modern language was even thought about. Charles Darwin theorized that humans started using music as a way to attract mates‚ as a peacock shows off its feathers. Other specialists such as Dean Falk of the School for Advanced Research in Santa Fe‚ New Mexico‚ and Ellen Dissanayake of the University of Washington
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Valerie W. 11th Grade‚ AP Psychology Reaction Paper – HW #5 Abstract Nanotechnology and the use of Nanobots is an innovative‚ up and coming technology. When used in the human body it is acting as a major enhancement to the human immune system and modern day medicine. Many studies suggest the acceleration of the curing of widespread diseases such as AIDS‚ Malaria‚ Cancer‚ etc. This technology also makes it possible to easily transport blood and scientific testing samples without the lack
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form compounds to become more stable‚ which happens when the maximum number of possible electrons are in the outermost energy level. Carbohydrates: A carbohydrate is one of the elements of the 5 major compounds‚ dealing with the making of an human body. To define the word any of carbohydrates class of organic compounds that are polyhydroxy aldehydes or polyhydroxy ketones‚ or change to such substances on simple chemical transformations‚ as hydrolysis‚ oxidation‚ or reduction‚ and that form the
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Those who are advocates for animal testing‚ argue that the initial testing on animals will ensure the safety of human consumers‚ once the tested
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Structure of Main Body Systems How The Human Body Works The Su Yi Win Health & Social Care (Foundation) Victoria University College Main Body Systems • A human body system consists of specific cells‚ tissues and organs that work together to perform specific functions. These systems work together to maintain your overall health. Some of the body systems are as below : Cardiovascular System • Consists of the Heart‚ Blood Vessels (Veins‚ Arteries‚ Capillaries) and Blood. Its main function is to
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Performance enhancing drugs are very bad. Steroids are one of many performance enhancing drugs that are not natural for the human body. Steroids are an enhancement drug‚ that will increase your muscles‚ body size‚ testosterone‚ and physical and mental body. Although many people think steroids don’t effect your body at all negatively‚ they can severely injure your body. Taking steroids “can cause enlargement of the heart‚ which can lead to heart failure; high blood pressure; hardening of the arteries
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