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    Element: Simplest form of matter to have unique chemical properties. Atom: The smallest particles with unique chemical identities. Nucleus: Center of an atom (composed of protons and neutrons). Proton: Have a single positive charge (+1). Neutron: Have no charge. Electron: Tiny particles with a single negative charge and very low mass (-1)/determines chemical bonding properties of an atom. Atomic Number: Number of protons in the nucleus. Atomic Mass: Approximate number of protons and neutrons

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    Polarization of the neuron’s membrane: cell membrane is surrounded by neurons as other cell has a membrane. If a nerve cell is not stimulated‚ the membrane is known to be polarized. For a neuron to be polarized‚ it is by maintaining excess of sodium ions on the outside of the cell and excess potassium ions on the inner part of the cell. A volume of sodium ions and potassium ions usually leaks through its channel but the sodium ions and potassium ions pumps on the membrane that restores the (k+) back

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    blood; this may be caused by a decrease in red blood cell (RBC) production‚ or reduction in haemoglobin (Hb) content of the blood. Sign and Symptoms • Pallor • Fatigue • Dizziness • Shortness of breathe on exertion • Pale mucous membranes • Fainting • Palpitations • Tachycardia Cause • Dietary deficiency • Numerous pregnancies • Menorrhage • Chronic infection • Antepartum haemorrhage • Postpartum haemorrhage Physiological Anaemia of Pregnancy During pregnancy there is

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    James Edwards 03/04/1985 CU2698 Undertake Physiological Measurements 1. 1.1 2. Physiological state in defined as “the condition or state of the body or bodily functions”. This can be measured when we perform our observations. By measuring a patient’s respiratory rate‚ oxygen saturations‚ peak flow (in asthma patients)‚ pulse rate‚ systolic and diastolic blood pressure‚ core temperature‚ blood sugar‚ pupil reaction and Glasgow coma scale. All these combined measurement can give us an insight

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    Working in the field of education‚ I have encountered students who have learning disabilities‚ emotional problems that cause disruptive behaviors in the classroom‚ and student who show a lack of self-regulation. Knowing the complete history of the child will assist me with determining the types of interventions needed for the student. In addition‚ a complete history of the student will help with recommending services for the student. Understanding the parts of the brain and the functions of each

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    that have mapped the connections between neurons in the brain‚ gain insight into the regulation of appetite and metabolism. The ARC and VMH has long been thought of as satiety centers. Studies that investigate the role of the arcuate nucleus in the hypothalamus‚ in regulating appetite and metabolism‚ have targeted two chemically identified neuronal types within the ARC: anorexigenic pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons and orexigenic neuropeptide Y (NPY)/agouti-related peptide (AgRP) neurons. The

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    functions of the main cell components of the body cell. The cell membrane : is something that lets some things in and some things out of the cell. It is an outer cover for the cell. If the cell membrane was non existences the cell would spill all over the place. Its function is to protect the integrity of the interior of the cell by allowing certain substances into the cell‚ while keeping other substances out. It is composed of a thin‚ double-layered sheet of lipids‚ around the Cell and is a protective

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    The Physiological Evolution of the Camel Habib Hogue SCI/230 Shannon Kam July 12‚ 2013 The Physiological Evolution of the Camel The camel is an excellent example of how animals can physiologically adapt to their environment. Camels are generally found in African and Asian countries‚ where the climate is often hot and dry. In order to survive‚ the camel has adapted beautifully to its surrounding environment. The large hump(s) on located on the camel’s back‚ contrary to popular belief

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    Physiological Profile Assignment This report establishes the use of the CSEP-PATH to assess the physiological profile of myself to prescribe hypothetical goals based on my results during the testing period. This paper includes a discussion of a description of each test completed and what it is designed to measure‚ the reasons for performing these types of evaluations‚ and the justification of three hypothetical training goals based on my results found in Table 1 with calculations from Appendix A

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    Soc. 456 The Two Major Causes of the Urban Underclass Today in the United States‚ as well as in many other affluent‚ industrialized nations‚ there exists an urban underclass‚ which is defined as a class of people that comprises members of low-income households who have little or no participation in the workforce (Gilbert 2003‚ p. 274). Currently there are predominantly two distinct‚ conflicting views of why the underclass exists. On one hand‚ there is the notion that the underclass is simply

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