Lab Report 2 Biological Media Meva Tinsley Georgia State University Lab Report 2 Introduction: Biological Media Microorganisms require nutrients and certain environmental conditions in order to thrive. In the lab‚ we use a Biological Media to aid in growth reproduction. Also referred to as a culture medium‚ a Biological Media is a substance used to support the growth of microorganisms. The two types of media most commonly used in Microbiology are selective media and differential
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Exploring the Biological Perspective on Depression Depression is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as “a state of being depressed; a state of feeling sad. A psychoneurotic or psychotic disorder marked especially by sadness‚ inactivity‚ difficulty in thinking and concentration‚ a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping‚ feelings of dejection and hopelessness‚ and sometimes suicidal tendencies” (Merriam-Websters). Major depression affects over fifteen
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the 16th century in Europe. The biological concept of race is an idea of belonging to a specific social or political group based on dividing biological factors associated with hereditary traits. This new concept of division within a species was influenced by the ancient theorem of the Great Chain of Being which was a philosophy of the Renaissance era saying that the universe holds an infinite number of forms. One’s skin color‚ culture‚ traditions‚ or biological makeup determine their place in society
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reason why this distinction is important in theories of gender roles is due to the fact that when looking at the roles individuals play within their specific gender‚ both biological factors and indentity factors must be included. As seen in the John/ Joan article by John Colapinto‚ there is a huge controversy between biological and socio-cultural theories of gender role development. Those who believe that gender role development is socio-cultural‚ think that a child can be born of one sex‚ and raised
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In recent discussions of bio terrorism being the biggest threat on national security‚ a controversial issue is that nuclear bombs/ warfare is a bigger threat on national warfare. On one hand biological war can be more dangerous due to the terrorist attack could be hidden as a normal disease or a pandemic. On the other hand nuclear bombs could be a lot more dangerous because a bomb could wipe out an entire continent with one explosion. Or the radiation that comes off from the explosion. In summary
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The biological perspective states that the brain uses a number of chemicals as messengers to communicate with other parts of itself and with the nervous system. These chemical messengers‚ called neurotransmitters‚ are released and received by the brain’s many nerve cells‚ which are also called neurons. Neurons are constantly communicating with each other by way of exchanging neurotransmitters. This communication system is essential to all of the brain’s functions. A tiny space called a synapse connects
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symptoms are feeling hopeless and helpless‚ a lack of self-esteem‚ find everything less enjoyable‚ difficulty making decisions‚ having suicidal thoughts and harming one self and etc. Biological approach - Depression Depression can be common between families and past onto generations‚ however there can be other biological effects. Depression running in families was a known for a while‚ however until recently it was discovered that people could have interpreted the disorder from the environment. If the
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Addiction is the continued use of a mood altering substance or behavior despite adverse dependency consequences‚ or a neurological impairment leading to such behaviors. Addictions can include‚ but are not limited to‚ alcohol abuse‚ drug abuse‚ exercise abuse‚ pornography and gambling. Classic hallmarks of addiction include: impaired control over substances or behavior‚ preoccupation with substance or behavior‚ continued use despite consequences‚ and denial. The adolescents and young adults try drugs
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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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Biological and Humanistic Approaches to Personality Valerye Rogers PSY/250- Psychology of Personality Michael Moore‚ Instructor February 21‚ 2011 Biological and Humanistic Approaches to Personality In the following‚ the author will discuss and analyze the biological and humanistic approaches to personality. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs will be discussed and examined. The author will describe biological factors that influence the formation of personality. The author will examine the relationship
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