The Frank–Starling law of the heart (also known as Starling’s law or the Frank–Starling mechanism or Maestrini heart’s law) states that the stroke volume of the heart increases in response to an increase in the volume of blood filling the heart (the end diastolic volume). The increased volume of blood stretches the ventricular wall‚ causing cardiac muscle to contract more forcefully (the so-called Frank-Starling mechanisms). The stroke volume may also increase as a result of greater contractility
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think about why do we have laws? and do we really need them? Frank Trippetts explains why many people today don’t follow the laws he also talks about the importance of the laws. Trippetts argument is to show people why they should not break the law no matter how big or small the law is. He goes on explaining how millions of americans never think twice before breaking the law. The author’s tone is critical to the millions of americans. Some people might think that the laws are unnecessary and people
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Frankenstein; or “The Modern Prometheus”‚ is a Gothic novel written by Mary Shelley who was a famous British novelist‚ short story writer‚ dramatist‚ essayist and biographer. Shelley wrote Frankenstein when she was 18 years old‚ and portrays a story of a scientist‚ Victor Frankenstein‚ who learns to create a life with decomposed body parts and ultimately ends up creating a monster. Frankenstein was one of the most prominent science fiction and gothic horror novels that initiated a diverse variety
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The novel “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley is about a scientist called Victor Frankenstein. Dr. Frankenstein’s character portrays himself as a curious man that is driven by ambition and scientific curiosity to create a perfect human being. Dr. Frankenstein has many traits similar to humans; he is very dedicated‚ determined‚ passionate‚ selfish‚ and irresponsible. Dr. Frankenstein makes poor choices because he brings his human creation to life‚ and then he rejects it because it turns out to be something
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Mary Shelley uses different types of irony throughout her novel Frankenstein to draw her readers in and to put an emphasis on her characters. Not only does the irony place emphasis on the characters it also helps build the tone and theme of the novel. Throughout the novel Frankenstein it is very obvious that Victor Frankenstein has changed dramatically. In the beginning Victor Frankenstein was a sane‚ ambitious man who focused on his studies but as time goes on and he creates a creature he begins
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given situation would be Frank Abagnale. While others have been handed such opportunities‚ they refuse to follow that lead. Instead they choose to work the hard way to gain what they desire. Frank abagnale was born on April 27 1948. He was the 3rd out of four kids. He resided in Bronxville‚ New York for 16 years of his life. Even in Frank’s younger years it was evident that he was a very special boy. He had an I.Q. over 140 and nearly had a photographic memory. Growing up Frank strictly partook in private
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Frank Abagnale: The story of a teen con-man Cassandra R. 457941 CLN-4U0-A Thursday‚ December 20th‚ 2012 Mr. Kontos An overview: Frank Abagnale was a criminal who pretended to be a pilot‚ a paediatrician and a lawyer. He is most remembered for his efforts in evading the FBI‚ and his fraudulent activities that led him to become a millionaire before the age of 20. Though hardly any information is documented about his trials across the globe‚ Abagnale
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Frank Serpico Frank Serpico‚ the renegade cop from New York City made famous by actor Al Pacino in a film about his life as a cop who would not stand for corruption‚ changed the world of criminal justice. Serpico stood up against police corruption‚ which he saw first-hand as a New York City police officer. His constant complaints about the widespread corruption he saw in the department made him an outsider. Serpico’s courage and determination to expose corruption made him the bravest and most
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are really good at heart.”[1] Anne Frank was a Jewish child who had the unfortunate luck of growing up during the holocaust. Even though the world around her was awful‚ she still remained optimistic. Anne was a bright and intelligent child who only wished for the best in life. Her life was‚ no doubt‚ ended to soon. Anne Frank was born as Annelies Marie Frank on June 12‚ 1929 in Frankfurt Germany (biography.com)‚ to Otto and Edith Frank.[2] Margot Betti Frank‚ born on February 16‚ 1929‚ was Anne’s
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the Dodd-Frank Act increases the requirement in transparency and information disclosure‚ and tells the public what the government intends to do on the purpose of promoting the financial stability and protect customers. Public goods are given all‚ without any doubt‚ which is the paramount goal in passing the Act‚ just as specified by the law that “to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts‚ to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices”. The essence of the Dodd-Frank is liberal——the
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