to constrict the gut and longitudinal muscles to shorten it in an attempt to move the food bolus towards the rectum. A series of dilutions were prepared for both drugs to deduce the effect this would have on the contractions of the mammalian gut. These were added‚ in turn‚ to Ringers solution containing the gut (a solution resembling blood serum in its salt constituents used for bathing and culturing animal cells1). Both drugs caused various changes in parameters: tension in the gut and rhythmic contractions
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Mirror Mirror: Seeing Yourself as Others See You is an article in a magazine by Carlin Flora. She explains to the reader the way we see ourselves is the way we think people will see us. We as humans want and need to feel accepted and that’s the reason why we feel this social anxiety when we feel like we are being judged or not accepted. Humans are constantly relying on others to feel good about their selves. Flora uses findings of psychologist Paul Ekman that explains the effects of first impressions
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MICROBES AND FOOD – A ‘RELATIONSHIP’ Microbes and food have always had a love-hate relationship. Food producers have learned to harness their power -- and sometimes for good use. There is no doubt that organically grown fruits and vegetables are superior in flavor. Now‚ despite arguments to the contrary made by food manufacturers‚ they may well be more nutritious for a variety of reasons. There are always studies available to prove any point‚ especially one
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Yi Rou Zhang Zhang 1 Instructor: Scott Drake ENGL 101 W April 1‚ 2013 Search for Identity in “Boys and Girls” In Alice Munro’s “Boys and Girls”‚ she tells us a story about a young girl’s rebellion to the womanhood prescribed by a society which has stereotyped views toward both sexes’ roles and identity in society. The story takes place in the 1940s when women have not gained so much equal rights as today‚ and they are still
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Earthworm Smooth Muscle In this experiment‚ contractions of the earthworm gut are measured in an organ bath with a force transducer. The effect of neurotransmitters and ionic concentrations on contraction strength and rate will be investigated. Written by staff of ADInstruments With acknowledgement to: Dr. Stuart I. Cromarty‚ Department of Natural Sciences‚ Assumption College‚ Worcester‚ MA‚ USA. [pic] Background Smooth muscle is one of three muscle fiber types found in animals. Unlike
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poems explore concepts of Australian’s egalitarianism‚ Australia flora and fauna‚ Aussie battler. The poems clearly present those ideas. Wombat’s Aussie battler struggle for survival‚ the beauty of Australian flora “snow gum” that is standout out in snow. In the poem “then snow gum” Douglas Stewart present the ideas of snow gum’s inner strength as it overcomes the difficulties as an Aussie battler and the beauty of Australia’s flora.
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Completed Master’s Research Projects Reading Education | · Ashcraft‚ Alyssa - Identifying the better strategy to increase a student’s reading rate[->0]. July‚ 2011 [Advisor: Dr. Bill Smith] · Ault‚ Lisa Renee - The effect of phonics instruction on oral reading fluency in a fourth grade intervention classroom[->1]. July‚ 2011 [Advisor: Dr. Bill Smith] · Bisker‚ Allison - What particular practices make reading recovery and other interventions effective[->2]../gfx/media/pdf/Ault.pdf. July‚ 2011 [Advisor:
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barren field. There were houses all around that place. We took few pictures and left that place to board our bus. OBJECTIVE:- “To study a wetland ecosystem and observe the flora and fauna around Manipal.” LOCATION:- Co-ordinates: 13°20’11"N 74°47’36"E FLORA AND FAUNA:- Having a wide range of flora and fauna‚ the southern side of Manipal‚
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or small irregular rainfall; annual extremes of temperature occur soon after the solstices. (http://www.answers.com/ ) Flora-The plants of a particular region‚ habitat‚ or geological period: "the desert flora give way to oak woodlands".( google.com) Fauna-The animals of a particular region‚ habitat‚ or geological period.( google.com) Biome- A large naturally occurring of a flora and a fauna occupying a major habitat. (google.com) Windward-the side facing the wind
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property‚ measuring around 8 acres for a humble sum of Rs.25‚ 000. David Sassoon also donated 1‚000 rupees to the Medical Women for India fund. . According to Shaul Sapir author of the book Bombay: exploring the Jewish urban heritage‚ the role of Flora Sassoon is very important while looking at the healthcare facilities in Bombay. He says‚ “She played a very important part in the plague epidemic in Bombay (especially)‚ thousands were saved by her through her
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