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    Homeostasis is defined as the adjustments a body makes to maintain an environment conducive to life. All of the organ systems in the human body must maintain a steady internal environment for the body to function properly. The factors that need to be controlled are water and salt content‚ PH balance‚ oxygen‚ sugar‚ protein‚ body temperature‚ and blood and glucose concentration. The basic principle of homeostasis is when there is an abnormal internal condition‚ it will be detected and a variation

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    Essay On Hydration

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    Several researchers published an empirical article called the “Comparison of the Effects of Hydration with Water or Isotonic Solution on the Recovery of Cardiac Autonomic Modulation”. The purpose of this study was to determine the importance of hydrating after strenuous activity. The ideal time that someone hydrates by drinking water‚ Gatorade‚ or any other sport drink is unclear. The researchers do know‚ however‚ that hydration helps with tolerance to strenuous activity because it helps regulate

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    functions are regulated by the autonomic nervous system‚ or involuntary‚ meaning that we do not consciously have to contemplate digestion for digestion to occur. With this being stated‚ it would make sense that almost the entire gastrointestinal tract is made up of smooth muscle. Smooth muscle is very distinctive from the other types of muscle in the body due to the fact that it is not controlled consciously‚ but unconsciously regulated by the autonomic nervous system through the release of neurotransmitters

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    Respiratory System

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    Respiratory system Asthma A chronic (long term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways‚ asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing ( a sound when you breathe)‚ chest tightness‚ shortness of breath‚ and coughing. The coughing often occurs at night or early in the morning. Asthma is characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes with increased production of sticky secretions inside the tubes. People with asthma experience symptoms when that airways tighten‚ inflame or fill with mucus

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    The Integumentary System

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    The integumentary system involves skin‚ nails‚ nerves‚ hair‚ and glands. The main act of the integumentary system is to protect the body from the atmosphere. It works to protect from illnesses‚ body temperature and body moisture. In sequence for this to happen‚ the integumentary system works together with all different systems in our body. Functions of integumentary system protects‚ secrets‚ maintains body temperature‚ absorbs‚ and receives

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    Renal system The renal system consists of two kidneys‚ two ureters which come out of the kindeys and a single bladder which collects the urine before it goes into the urethra. It also involves the sphincter muscle which is located just below the bladder and its purpose is to control the flow of urine. The kidneys have renal veins which take the blood from the kidneys into the main vein in the body which is known as the vena cava‚ they also have short renal arteries which come out of the main vein

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    “The Happy Prince” is a fairy tale Oscar Wilde wrote for his two sons but its educational and humane value go far beyond the fairy world of children. The story develops children’s compassion and sympathy for the poor and makes adults look back on their attitude toward the unfortunate people around them. All the good actions of the Happy Prince are so worthy and touching that he deserves our respect and admiration. The Happy Prince’s actions of helping the poor are worthy of respect. Without the

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    Age of Responsibility

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    AGE OF RESPONSIBILITY The “Age of Responsibility”‚ 21‚ is a completely arbitrary age chosen unintelligibly by a group of men because twenty year olds still aren’t fully developed or trusted by society in general‚ and people don’t even develop at close enough rates to have a universal “Age of Responsibility”. No two people exactly the same‚ so people develop at different rates. “The fact that every person is different and develops at his own pace doesn’t make the creation of policy any easier

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    Human Body Systems Outline

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    The Human Body Systems By Yash Dhayal‚ Mathew Nemet‚ and Tom Battaglini Table Of Contents Overview * Skeletal system - Functions and Parts * Muscular System - Types of Muscles * Integumentary System - Functions * Circulatory System - Parts of the Circulatory System * Immune System - Organs and Cells of he Immune System * Respiratory System - Parts of the Respiratory System * Digestive System * Urinary System * Endocrine System * Nervous System Overview *

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    TMA 2 Part 1 Describe how neurons in the central nervous system communicate. Using examples‚ discuss how this has helped us to understand human behaviour. Human cognition‚ emotion‚ motivation and ultimately life is made possible by neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). This essay will briefly describe the processes involved in neuronal communication and discuss how this knowledge has helped improve our understanding of human behaviour‚ specifically with regards to neurological

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