organisms. It receives and sends information about the body’s condition to the hypothalamus which can then make changes if necessary. The hypothalamus is a part of a organisms brain that controls its body’s homeostasis system. There is a theory called duel control theory that assumes that the feeling of hunger and satiation are controlled by two parts of the hypothalamus the lateral hypothalamus and the ventromedic hypothalamus. It is stated that the ventromedic hypothalamus is triggered by an increase
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EFFECTS OF RADIATION Background Radiation is all around us. It is naturally present in our environment and has been since the birth of this planet. Consequently‚ life has evolved in an environment which has significant levels of ionizing radiation. It comes from outer space (cosmic)‚ the ground (terrestrial)‚ and even from within our own bodies. It is present in the air we breathe‚ the food we eat‚ the water we drink‚ and in the construction materials used to build our homes. Certain foods
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There’re several major causes of depression that may occur in women involving biological (i.e. genetics‚ hormones)‚ social (social roles‚ discrimination)‚ psychological (personality development)‚ and other factors (life events) (Ernest and William 542). While these factors may be discussed independently‚ the combination of them with the biological aspect may increase women’s vulnerability to depression. The biological cause might be one of the primary factors that leads to the disease and also distinguishes
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Trisha Bonner Alexia Clutter English Comp. 1 25 March 2012 Telehealth and America’s Aging Population America is facing a crisis. Federal spending on health care is at an all-time high‚ and is projected to continue growing. Two large contributors to this growth are the ever-expanding proportion of senior citizens‚ and the enormous costs of long-term care. A well-received solution‚ seemingly taken right out of the pages of someone’s favorite
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researchers argue that human’s conscious and unconscious physiological behaviors and habits stem from their psychological well-being. Social interaction and preserving cognitive abilities are vital elements of the active aging. With the correct digital tool and proper utilisation of the active aging program‚ older people’s independence and their sense of purpose could be vastly improved in a way that will also benefit the community. The “Favor” is a collaborative and an interactive micro-volunteering app that
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In the text The Handbook of Families and Aging‚ Chapter six on “Sibling Relationships from Midlife to Old Age” and Chapter seventeen on “Elder Abuse in Aging Families” these chapter go more in-depth about how sibling relationships change and operate later in life‚ and the important topic of Elder Abuse‚ and its effects on the elder population. When reading these chapters I really was interested in learning about the quality of sibling relationships‚ and elder abuse as a whole and the types of elder
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An anti-aging clinic can be your new best friend‚ but since each person is unique‚ the super anti-aging techniques for one may not work for another. Aging is inevitable‚ and impossible to stop‚ but there are ways to slow the process. Cosmetic procedures can do a lot to remove signs of aging‚ but true anti-aging is more than skin deep. A good anti-aging clinic may offer fitness experts‚ weight-loss programs‚ dietitians‚ nutritionists‚ and mind-body experts. Anti-aging medicine is a specialty that
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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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An Overview of Aging and Existing Cultural Differences Society predetermines a specific life course for each person of their community. Missing any stage of this course is detrimental to the development of the human life. But not all societies have these stages of life; ergo different cultures define stages differently. The stages of the life course are childhood‚ adolescence‚ adulthood‚ young adulthood and middle adulthood‚ old age and death. Society thinks of childhood as the first twelve
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Biological Explanations of Criminal Behavior Nature and nurture contribute to the way a person behaves. This can be applied to the behaviors of criminals. According to Fishbein (1990‚ pg.37)‚ “behavior [is] primarily attributed to inherited predispositions and genetic influences.” Nurture is the environmental influence that shape human behavior (Fishbein‚ 1990‚ pg.37). Human genetics and environmental factors contribute to the uniqueness to a person’s behavior. However‚ there are underlying
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