lead binding to important receptors in the body. Unfortunately‚ dimercaprol is toxic and can cause kidney damage‚ so it must be prescribed at very small doses. Another type of chelation therapy‚ called EDTA therapy‚ treats adults with lead levels greater than 45 mcg/dL of blood with a chemical called ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). In severe cases‚ however‚ lead can enter the bones of the inflicted person at a rapid rate‚ since lead is so similar to calcium yet stronger. Once lead is in the
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Commission to reduce predatory pricing and‚ thus‚ encourage competition in the marketplace in an attempt to relieve the financial strain that would undoubtedly be felt by consumers if the Woolworths/Coles duopoly ruled the marketplace without the presence of independent retailers. It is clear that these strategies enforced by the government and the ACCC to aid small retailers are not working‚ as predatory pricing still exists. What is also evident is that several strategies enforced are in contradiction
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the other hand? There are many different viewpoints on whether we should be in Afghanistan or Iraq; both sides of the argument have valid points supported by facts and strong beliefs. I‚ for one‚ strongly believe that there should be a continued presence in those countries. I believe it is morally wrong to turn one’s back and pretend nothing is happening. The war in Afghanistan over the past 12 years has come at a great cost in means of money and lives‚ although the benefits coming from this war
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males being taller‚ and slightly in head circumference and shoulder width. Males were only being slightly larger in those areas. Introduction: Sexual dimorphism is the presence of physical differences‚ besides sex organs‚ between the sexes (1). These physical differences can be anything from colors and size‚ to the presence of certain traits. Although sexual dimorphisms are species (and possibly regional) specific‚ a few general trends exist among most species. One of these trends is explained
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SYNOPSIS Alkynes are commonly known as acetylenes. Acetylene is the simplest and important member of the alkyne series. • Alkynes contain – C ≡ C – • General molecular formula of alkynes is CnH2n–2 • Triple bonded carbons are ‘sp’ hybridized and greater s – character is associated with it. • Alkynes will exhibit chain‚ position and functional isomerism. • Their functional isomers are alkadienes and cyclo alkenes. • The minimum number of carbons required to exhibit chain isomerism by an alkyne is
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln Nebraska Anthropologist Anthropology‚ Department of 1-1-2005 Romantic Love and Marriage: An Analysis of the Concept and Functionality of Romantic Love as a Marital Stabilizing Agent Emily Sorrell Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/nebanthro Part of the Anthropology Commons Sorrell‚ Emily‚ "Romantic Love and Marriage: An Analysis of the Concept and Functionality of
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responsible for the sales in the diverse geographical locations of pet retailer markets. Weaknesses - Spectrum through Rayovac have been able to secure space shelf space in a small number of retailers while competitors gain market share through greater control over distribution channels‚ retailers‚ and prices. - The United/Nu-Gro professional division has its own dedicated sales force that creates a lack and dependency on sales reps expertise. - The lawn and garden care‚ insect control
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can be used within the context of a good business strategy in any industry. Although the Internet alters industry structures and levels the competitive ground often dampening profitability in the industry‚ it can be used to encourage and promote greater profitability if properly implemented. The five forces that impact competitiveness which are outlined in Porter’s 1980 work are: barriers to entry‚ threat of substitutes‚ bargaining power of buyers and sellers‚ and the rivalry among existing competitors
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other brand of soap for 2 minutes and then touch experimental side of plate #3 g. Seal plates with Parafilm. III. Results h. Harris Teeter Foaming Hand soap was more effective than the Soft Soap hand soap i. Controls showed a greater amount of growth compared to the sides which used hand soap j. Harris Teeter Foaming Hand Soap displayed a slight amount of dispersed bacterial growth as opposed to Soft Soap hand soap that displayed large groups of bacterial growth similar
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There are four biological marcomolecules essential to the function of a cell: lipids‚ proteins‚ carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Proteins are made up of amino acids that have a carbon in the center of the structure with four chemical groups attached to the sides. Traditionally protein is understood to assist in the development of muscle in athletic people‚ but it actually functions as structural support‚ cell adhesion‚ transport for molecules‚ and cellular communication. Through dehydration synthesis
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