concentration of 2.74 x 10-8 M. The Hill coefficient of this curve was 1.237‚ indicating positive cooperativity. A representation of the isotonic contractions of the ileum can be seen in Appendix‚ Figures 1 and 2. Figure 2 illustrates the response of the Guinea Pig ileum through isotonic contractions when a dose of ACh is added into the organ bath with a competitive antagonist. A relationship between response and bath concentration can be identified through the clear sigmoidal formation observed in Figure
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Visiting Sr. Research Scientist May 1998 to Dec 1999 Merck and Co. - West Point‚ PA Studied guinea pig’s immune response which produces a very robust T cell response‚ like humans‚ against intracellular pathogens. My duties were to develop guinea pig reagents‚ which are lacking‚ to do molecular immunological studies in the guinea pig animal model in pre-clinical vaccine development. Performed early development work on vaccines to Haemophilus influenza‚ Moraxella catarrhalis
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small intestine‚ initiate contractile activity when an agonist (acetylcholine) is present. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a competitive antagonist (atropine) on the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. Methods: The isolated guinea pig ileum was suspended in an organ bath containing a physiological salt solution (Krebs Solution) in which the temperature was maintained at 37C and was continuously gassed with 5% carbon dioxide in oxygen. The tension changes were recorded using
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How have people in New Guinea Island adapted to tropical rainforests? Introduction Tropical rainforests are special geographical landscape around the world‚ which are covered with various species of plants and animals. The tropical rainforests are wet and hot. Mean monthly temperatures exceed 18 °C (64 °F) during all months of the year and average annual rainfall is no less than 168 cm. (Woodward‚ 1997)It is obvious very difficult and unsuitable for human to live in‚ although there are many advantageous
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THE NORTH AMERICAN GUINEA PIG presents as a very original and creative psychological drama‚ which also contains some dark humor. The idea of a distraught and desperate man working as a “guinea pig” to test new experimental drugs has merit. The goal for the protagonist is clear and the stakes are personal. The plot is driven more by the emotional goal of the protagonist‚ Tristan‚ to win his family back and to get “control” of his life. The script conveys solid themes about control‚ healing‚ and
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The guinea pig (also commonly called the Cavy after its scientific name‚ Cavia porcellus) is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. Despite their common name‚ these animals are not pigs‚ nor do they come from Guinea. They originated in the Andes. Their docile nature‚ their responsiveness to handling and feeding‚ and the relative ease of caring for them‚ continue to make the guinea pig a popular pet. Guinea pigs are hardy and affectionate and make great companions
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AusAID – Papua New Guinea Australia’s aid programs with Papua New Guinea did not begin just in the recent decade‚ it originated from a period before World War 2 when grants of approximately $100‚000 were made to Papua New Guinea. In 1950 the Commonwealth Foreign Ministers met in Colombo‚ Sri Lanka‚ and it was here that the Colombo plan was launched‚ providing aid to countries in the south/south-east Asia region. Australia provides a diverse range of aid facilities such as education scholarships
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GLEAMERS…by David Aoneka Rupa You wouldn’t resist hearing the beautiful harmony produced naturally by the voices of these three youngsters. They are the winners of the PNG Digicel Stars 3 competition 2012‚ The GLEAMERS! From thousands across Papua New Guinea who auditioned for the singing competition‚ several battled in the 6 (six) heats and only a few made it to the grand finale. Surprisingly‚ the Gleamers snatched every Papua New Guineans dream of becoming a DIgicel Star. The group Gleamers consists
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The Trobrianders of Papua New Guinea In this ethnographic work of Annette Weiner‚ we discover the social and economical differences of this distinguished group of people. The trobrianders lived their lives in a much different sense. There life is centered on their Martilineage‚ and the philosophy of family is greatly sacred. The traditions of the trobrianders was of such high ordinance that even Malinkwoski had stated‚ there resilience o the trobiranders to cultural change. The social life of the
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want to pet a guinea pig? One of the most important things to consider before getting yourself a guinea pig‚ or a cavy‚ is whether or not you are capable of petting one. This includes commitment to being a pet parent. Things have to be assessed first. First‚ income should be stable since guinea pigs tend to rely on so many things like proper cage measurement and cage stuff as well as the right food content in their diet. Second‚ you need enough spare time from your busy life. Guinea pigs need attention
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