that if Daphnia are placed in differently concentrated solutions of barium and calcium chloride‚ then the highest concentration of calcium chloride would affect them the most because of the production of hydrochloric acid and calcium oxide from the mixing of water and calcium chloride‚ two very dangerous acids‚ with the highest concentration having the biggest chemical reaction. Within five minutes of putting the Daphnia into the 10 (ppt) solution of calcium chloride‚ one or more of the Daphnia died
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The problem for this experiment is how does the amount of caffeine affect the speed and performance of a mouse. The hypothesis is if the amount of caffeine consumed by the mouse is increased‚ then the time at which the mouse completes a set obstacle course will decrease when time is a function of caffeine quantity. The amount of caffeine consumed by the mouse before completing the obstacle course is the independent variable. The dependent variable of the experiment is the amount of time the mouse
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Juanita Sarmiento Daphnia Ecotoxicology Lab Report Introduction Ecosystems have a way of maintaining themselves under ordinary conditions but when a new factor is added that will most likely threaten the environment action needs to be put forth. Our environment is affected by many pollutants on a daily bases forming a threat to natural stability. For example some of the most polluted parts of the environment are bodies of water like that explained in our lab. Once pollution occurs
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the daphnia to a chemical stimulant. Also examined was how human resting heart rates differed from the daphnia’s. Stimulants are any substances that raise the levels of activity in the body. Stimulants could be a number of things such as physical or chemical. Physical stimulus usually deal with something that affects the five senses such as sight‚ hearing these could be attributed to loud noises or too much light going into your eye. Chemical stimuli differ because chemicals such as caffeine and
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TM How Does Temperature Affect Daphnia Heart Rate? Student Study Guide DID YOU KNOW? The body temperature of the Arctic squirrel drops from 98.6°F to 26.4°F‚ which is below the freezing point of water and is the lowest known body temperature of any living mammal. DID YOU KNOW? The average body temperature of the following warmblooded animals are: Humans: 98.6°F Rabbit: 101.3°F Polar bear: 99.1°F Blue whale: 95.9°F Owl: 104.4°F Ostrich: 102.6°F BACKGROUND Every animal
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The affect of caffeine on Daphnia Heart rate Aim: To see the effect of caffeine on the heart rate of the water flea Daphnia. Introduction: Caffeine is a stimulant which is derived from leaves‚ flowers and seeds of plants. The plant uses the caffeine as a way to repel insects as it is used as a natural pesticide by paralyzing and killing certain insects. It is used as a stimulant to human the central nervous system by increasing the stimulatory of the neurotransmitters‚ however high levels
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who did not consume the caffeinated beverage. In a recent article published in The Journal of Gerontology‚ Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences‚ scientists found that caffeine can provide cognitive benefits later in life and can help with dementia. “Compared with women who consumed a low amount of caffeine (defined in the study as less than 64 milligrams daily)‚ those who consumed a higher amount (more than 261 milligrams daily) were found to be at 36 percent reduced risk of a diagnosis
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Title: Caffeine: The pros and cons of consumption Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech‚ the audience will be educated on the what caffeine is and the advantages and disadvantages of caffeine consumption. Preview of Main Points: I will be explaining what caffeine is‚ the benefits and the effects it has on us. Introduction (Attention Getter) How many for you consume caffeine on a daily basis? (Central Idea (Introduce topic and relate it to your audience)) In an article from fda
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known that American runs on caffeine. Caffeine is found in coffee‚ tea‚ hot chocolate‚ soda‚ chocolate and many medicines. When consumed‚ caffeine acts as a stimulant‚ which makes you feel more alert and aware. Many people drink liquids with caffeine because it helps them wake up and feel sharper. There have been many studies claiming caffeine has a positive or negative affect on your body. So what are we‚ as the consumers‚ to believe? On the positive side‚ caffeine contains antioxidants that have
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people so addicted to this sweet‚ richly scented drink? The answer is caffeine. Yes‚ some people choose to drink decaf for various reasons‚ but the majority drink coffee as a way to start their day and/or a way to stay productive throughout the day. Caffeine is a naturally occurring compound that is found in coffee beans‚ tea leaves‚ cacao seeds‚ and kola nuts. It acts as a stimulant by actuating the central nervous system. Caffeine can also reduce tiredness and boost focus and concentration. However
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