Thalidomide was originally invented in the 1950s by the Swiss pharmaceutical company. It was then initially released by the German company Chemie Grunenthalas in 1957 and was advertised to be one of the safest sedative drugs which is non-addictive (Kim & Scialli‚ 2011). Additionally‚ due to its effect in helping pregnant women to reduce the symptoms of morning sickness‚ thalidomide became widespread around the world; it was sold in more than 40 countries and was known as different names; for example
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to the skin that are similar to those seen in frostbites. The common compound of chlorine‚ HCl‚ also has serious dangers when in gas form. Inhaling the gas form can cause things such as coughing‚ shortness of breath‚ throat sores‚ and spasms in the larynx. If a large enough concentration of HCl is inhaled‚ it can even cause fluid to build-up in the lungs over the span of a couple
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slow by age 16. This period is marked by the enlargement of the testes‚ scrotum‚ and penis. Furthermore‚ growth of pubic hair and pigmented hair on the legs‚ arm‚ and chest takes place during this period as well. Additionally‚ enlargement of the larynx‚ causing deepening of the voice is also noted during this period. (Sprinthall & Collins‚ 1987). Views on cognitive development in adolescents have heavily been influenced by psychologist Jean Piaget. Piaget sees the intellectual capability of adolescents
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Print these in Landscape form by going to File‚ Page Setup‚ and Landscape. |Science Trivia! |Science Trivia! |Science Trivia! |Science Trivia! | | | | |
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reduced levels" of carcinogens (a substance that could cause cancer in living tissue) and toxins than those who smoked traditional cigarettes. People who smoke regular cigarettes have more carcinogens which increases their chance of lung‚ esophagus‚ larynx‚ mouth‚
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Understanding Phonetics Understanding Language series Series editors: Bernard Comrie‚ Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology‚ Leipzig‚ Germany Greville Corbett‚ Surrey Morphology Group‚ University of Surrey‚ UK The Understanding Language series provides approachable‚ yet authoritative‚ introductions to major topics in linguistics. Ideal for students with little or no prior knowledge of linguistics‚ each book carefully explains the basics‚ emphasising understanding of the
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cranial nerve 2nd branchial arch cartilage (Reichert’s cartilage) Forms the stapes‚ styloid process‚ and superior hyoid bone. 3rd branchial arch forms the lower aspect of the hyoid. 4th and 6th branchial arch form the thyroid and cartilages of the larynx. PHARYNGEAL POUCHES Refer to Picture 1 (from: James K Avery: Essentials of
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from air. My job within this department is to house respiratory passages smaller than the main bronchi‚ excrete water‚ alcohol‚ and pharmacology agents‚ and help perform a vital process called gas exchange. My co-workers are the nasal cavity‚ nose‚ larynx‚ pharynx‚ trachea‚
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a complete closure of the glottis‚ which results in a strong exhalation that suddenly pushes the glottis open and sends a blast of air through the upper respiratory passages. This process is clearing her lungs by forcing foreign bodies out of the larynx‚ trachea and epiglottis. C. Which structures found in the terminal bronchioles and alveoli normally would protect Cari’s lungs from infectious pathogens and particulate matter? a. There are macrophages presents (wandering phagocytes) that remove
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The Tetanospasmin toxin binds to the receptors on the end of the muscles and can do so permanently. It is also possible for tetanus may cause laryngolspasms ( a series of spasmatic muscle movements‚ in the larynx or otherwise known as vocal chords or voicebox.). www.hse.ie/eng/health/az/l/lockjaw/complications-of-tetanus.html‚ -Andrew Lehman‚ Immunologist and Virologist. Some possible characteristics of Tetanus can be a mild to major fever‚ profuse
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