Homeostasis Homeostasis Is a technical term for the process of maintain a constant internal environment despite external changes. The internal environment‚ compromises; blood‚ tissue fluid‚ body cell contents and all the metabolic processes taking place. Constant in this instance is not absolute or fixed it is much more flexible and dynamic as it refers to the physical and chemical composition being kept within a limited range or variables for maximum efficiency‚ well-being of the whole body and
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1. Define and discuss the differences between substance abuse‚ substance dependence‚ substance tolerance and substance withdrawal. Substance abuse is when a person excessively uses a type of bad substance such as drugs or alcohol. Substance dependence is when a person requires drugs to function normally. This person first abuses the drug then it dependence on the drug to carry on their day normally. Substance tolerance is when a person has use the drug so much that it does not feel the same high
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1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ Learner answer 1 dementia is not a disease or illness its an overall term which describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memories or a persons other mental abilities which in turn can reduce a persons ability to perform everyday tasks. 2a Incorporating your assessment pack and using the diagram as a guide‚ describe the key functions of the brain that can be affected by dementia. a) Name area 1 of the brain and its key function
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Yasmin Ali Professor Cheryl L. Elsmore ENGL 101 27 February 2013 Mental Health Awareness People tampering on social networking sites are unaware of the effect it has on their mental health. According to Webster’s Dictionary‚ social media is “forms of electronic communication (as Web sites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information‚ ideas‚ personal messages‚ and other content (as videos)” The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and
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In nowadays modern‚ rushed world cultural diversity has grown widely. Globalization seems pervasive. There is a well seen difference between the value systems of rich and poor countries or people even. And so‚ value systems and the culture of a country are tightly connected. In order to be a good manager outside your ‘comfort zone’ - the country you are living in‚ with its culture‚ people‚ and all of it sides (that you are pretty acknowledged of)‚ you should be ready to go deeper in the new place’s
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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by HIV‚ a virus that can be passed from person to person through sexual fluids blood and breast milk. Worldwide the majority of HIV infections are transmitted through sex between men and women‚ and half of all adults living with HIV are women. Certain groups of people have been particularly affected and these include injecting drug users‚ sex workers and men who have sex with men. Slave trade has been an ongoing business interaction between multiple
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Bladder cancer‚ like most cancers does not develop as a result of a single pathogen or behavior. Rather‚ there is a complex interaction between genetics‚ environment‚ and lifestyle which can result in an increased risk for developing cancer of the bladder. The most common risk factor associated with bladder cancer is smoking. A Meta analytical study of several case studies in Europe found that cigarette smokers were about 3.3 times more likely to develop bladder cancer than nonsmokers. (Tide‚ 2015)
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Knowledge and Preventive Practices toward Dengue Fever among Dumalag Central National High School Students Ronald Oquendo Jr. Chapter 1 Introduction to the Study Chapter One is divided into five parts: (1) Background and Theoretical Framework of the Study‚ (2) Statement of the Problem and Hypothesis‚ (3) Significance of the Study‚ (4) Definition of Terms‚ and (5) Delimitation of the Study. Part One‚ Background and Theoretical Framework of the Study‚ presents the rationale
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Winter is the coldest season of the year and also means higher energy and heating bills. It is vital that we retain heat inside our homes and keep cold air out. Eliminating waste or cutting back unnecessary energy use is an easy way to keep your hard earned money in your pocket. Waste elimination is a proven approach to increasing efficiency. By identifying and eliminating possible sources of wasted energy‚ you can save energy and save your money on utility bills. Ways to save energy during
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Joe Brunner Instructor Belmihoub English 120 1/29/14 Characteristics of the Action Genre Abstract With the gaining popularity of many different types of movie genres‚ Action movies are rising up as well because there are many actors and directors. There are many characteristics that define an action movie and how it should be made. While looking at the movie posters I found some similar features between all three. While looking at the photos I further saw the reasoning behind the similarities. At
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