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    Unit 4 Assignment 1: Reading Guide for Unit 5 Which minerals are stored in bones? Calcium and phosphorus Which type of bone provides a large‚ flat surface area for muscle attachment? Flat bones Describe the location‚ composition and function of the epiphyseal plate. Located in the metaphysis where the bone forms an articulation with another bone‚ composed of hyaline cartilage‚ reduces fiction and absorbs shock at freely movable joints. Which kind of bone marrow is in spongy bone tissue

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    D2 You could include examples of what happens when homeostatic mechanisms do not function efficiently and the resulting symptoms. E.g. Irregular heartbeat or inability to control blood sugars. Irregular heartbeat. I will be firstly talking about an irregular heartbeat. An irregular heartbeat is an arrhythmia also called dysrhythmia. Heart rates can also be irregular. A normal heart rate is 50 to 100 beats per minute. Arrhythmias and abnormal heart rates don’t necessarily occur together. Arrhythmias

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    Abstract This paper will discuss motivation and emotion. More specifically‚ it will inspect motivation‚ motives and other associated hypothetical perceptions. The topic of emotions will also be discussed along with the elements and components related to it as well as some of the theoretical positions. Motivation and Emotions Motivation Motivation involves thinking about why some things are done. Some questions to consider for example include the reason that students attend class‚ the reason

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    Which of the following is an example of catabolism? B) break down of glycogen into individual glucose molecules C A long chain of simple sugars would be a: A) polysaccharide. Which of the following statements is most correct of homeostatic imbalance? C) It is considered the cause of most diseases. The figure below represents a nucleic acid. In humans‚ the majority of it is synthesized by aerobic cellular respiration. It is the ultimate source of energy for biochemical reactions in

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    Homeostasis is a simple term which holds a large significance in the functionality of the human body. This essay will discuss and define this term. Explanation as to why homeostasis is important to be maintained and two examples of homeostasis relevant to its control mechanism will be stated in this essay as well. The word homeostasis was first introduced by Walter B. Cannon‚ an American physiologist‚ to describe the body’s ability to maintain relative stability of its internal conditions even

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    Effects of Exercise on Body

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    A study was carried out to investigate the effects of exercise on the body. Exercise causes many homeostatic factors to kick in‚ in an effort to maintain internal homeostasis. How exercise affects some of these homeostatic factors can be determined by measuring‚ observing and monitoring certain parameters. For the purpose of this study‚ the factors in which I had to look at included temperature‚ pulse rate and breathing (respiration) rate. In doing the experiment‚ I will be able to see firsthand

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    Fundamental of Human Nutrition. Topic: Prebiotics and Probiotics Prebiotics: Definitions: “A non-digestible food ingredient that beneficially affects the host by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of one or a limited number of bacteria in the colon‚ and thus improves host health.” Or “A selectively fermented ingredient that allows specific changes‚ both in the composition and/or activity in the gastrointestinal micro flora that confers benefits upon host well-being and health

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    (PLO: 1) B-What are the normal values for the following: 1. Blood Glucose level 2. Blood Pressure 3. Blood Calcium levels 4. Hemoglobin C-Based on you knowledge of the normal values and Mr. Doe’s condition‚ explain the homeostatic disturbance of each problem that Mr. Doe suffers from. (PLO: 1‚ 3‚ 4‚ 5‚ 6‚ and 7). D-Upon histological examination of mammal pancreas under microscope‚ describe the different features of this Specimen. (PLO: 4‚ CLO: 1‚ 4) E- On a specimen

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    quality of life‚ says Csikszentmihalyi‚ and we tend to talk about each concept interchanging from one another. Pleasure is something that we seek through expectations set by natural projects or by social molding. We tend to seek pleasure from “homeostatic experiences”‚ says Csikszentmihalyi‚ for example we look for pleasure from liquor‚ drugs‚ sitting in front of the Television‚ engaging in sexual relations‚ and material belongings. Rest avails us to recuperate order to our consciousness when we

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    Time spent during prenatal development creates a special bond between the mother and child. During this time‚ biological factors such as hormones pass through the placental barrier from the mother and into the fetus’ bloodstream. Additionally‚ umbilical cord transports materials such as nutrients to the fetus. Due to the direct connection‚ mothers are strongly advised not to consume teratogens such as alcohol‚ drugs‚ or other substance that may be detrimental to a fetus during pregnancy. Intangible

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