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    Explain the concept of Ideals in Plato’s writings (25) Explanation of what is meant by Ideals – the true essence of something so actually the ideal could also be known as what Plato calls the ‘Form’ of something Two different worlds: an unchanging world of ideas = absolute and objective so true for all (e.g Plato would say that we all have an understanding of what is ‘Good’ and that this doesn’t change but in this world our senses get in the way of us truly understanding and knowing what is

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    Homeostasis and Exercise Lab Living Environment/Lab #7 Ms. Iadanza December 2012 Problem: How does exercise affect a person’s heart rate‚ breathing rate‚ and perspiration level? Background Information: Homeostasis is the maintaining of a balanced condition in the body despite changing external conditions or demands on the body. The circulatory system works with the respiratory system in order to deliver nutrients to the body’s cells. The respiratory system is made of the mouth and

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    The Basic Mechanisms of Homeostasis Overview of homeostasis The term homeostasis was first coined by Walter Cannon in 1929 to literally mean ‘steady state’. It describes the dynamic equilibrium by which internal constancy is maintained within set limits by regulation and control. There are many examples of homeostatic control throughout the human body and in other living organisms‚ such as pH‚ pressure‚ and temperature. A concept important to homeostasis is the process of feedback circuits;

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    calcium content in our blood remains stable? These things and many more are maintained as part of a process called homeostasis. Homeostasis is the body’s maintenance of a stable internal environment‚ and depending on what particular aspect of the body’s physiology you are talking about there are corresponding systems to maintain this normal‚ stable range. The body maintains homeostasis through a self regulating control system‚ or "homeostatic mechanism" (Shier) if you will. All of these homeostatic

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    Homeostasis is a simple term which holds a large significance in the functionality of the human body. This essay will discuss and define this term. Explanation as to why homeostasis is important to be maintained and two examples of homeostasis relevant to its control mechanism will be stated in this essay as well. The word homeostasis was first introduced by Walter B. Cannon‚ an American physiologist‚ to describe the body’s ability to maintain relative stability of its internal conditions even

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    Homeostasis in the Human Body Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment within tolerance limits‚ this is the restricted range of conditions where cellular operations effectively work at a consistent rate and maintain life. These conditions include temperature‚ blood glucose levels‚ pupil diameter control and many more. The body is made up of many cells. Many specialized cells group up to form a tissue. Tissues group up to form organs‚ these organs can then connect to form

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    articulate with the acetabulum at the hip joint? The head of the femur. Communication‚ Regulation‚ and Homeostasis Introduction 1. Define homeostasis. A steady state or equilibrium between all systems and processes within the body. Provide relative stability of internal environment; results from constant adjustments; regulated by regulatory processes; requires system interplay. Homeostasis 2. Define normal limits. These are narrow ranges on either side of the

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    Explain the concept of Ideals in Plato’s writings “The unexamined life is not worth living” according to Plato. He argued that we should always pursue knowledge and ask questions to do this. A key part of Plato’s philosophy is epistemology – his theory of how we know things. His concept of Ideals‚ also known as Forms‚ is Plato’s explanation of how true knowledge can be sought. Plato understood that there are concepts that we can all recognise in various things‚ for example the concept of

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    Homeostasis The ability of the body to maintain physiological parameters necessary for the preservation of life within a narrow range is referred to as homeostasis. In health‚ to a certain extent‚ the body can cope with this alteration and can constantly regulate the physiological changes in response to fluctuations in the external environment. For example‚ the maintenance of normal partial oxygen and carbon dioxide pressure‚ the right concentration of nutrients and waste products‚ the normal

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    Homeostasis: The process of the body maintaining a constant internal environment‚ despite any external changes. Homeostasis ensures that the following are kept the same: Body temperature Amount of water in our body Blood glucose levels Breathing rate Heart rate How are things kept the same? 1. Receptors: They detect a change in the things such as temperature 2. Processing: Centre receives information and coordinates a response 3. Effects: Produce a response that ensures our body temperature stays

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