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    acid. CH3COOH H+(aq) + CH3COO-(aq) approx 99% approx 1% Conductivity Any solution’s ability to conduct electricity is conditioned by the concentration of ions it contains. A strong acid has more ions than a weak one‚ and so it’s solution will be a better electrical conductor than a weak acid. The same goes for strong/weak bases. The conductivity may be measured using a power pack and two graphite electrodes connected to an ammeter. The apparatus is assembled and current

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    Physiological Pithole

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    Every so often we come face to face with an obstacle that seems even greater than the last. We fall into a deep physiological pithole where we fear our efforts to climb to the top will not be sufficient enough to actually reach it. First‚ we try to rationalize the situation. We tell ourselves that the situation is not as bad as it seems and that everything will be fine. But sometimes‚ when the walls start to close in on us‚ we break from our false hopes and become desperate to escape. We claw‚ stomp

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    This essay will describe the electrochemical processes that allow an Action potential to occur in a neuron. This will be achieved by firstly‚ defining the purpose of neurons in the body along with a description of the components within a neuron and how they enable information to be passed through the cell membrane and on to other neurons. Secondly‚ the resting potential of a neuron will be explored with relation to the concept of selective permeability and the purpose of the Sodium - Potassium

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    Physiological Needs

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    PHYSIOLOGICAL DRIVES OR MOTIVES 1. Hunger -is a powerful physiological motive. This happen when the blood level of glucose or sugar falls below a certain point. The body need to restore it making the stomach hungry for food. 2. Thirst -happens when the level of water inside the body decreases. The mouth and the throat tissues become dry and the nerve endings in the tissues are stimulated. 3. Oxygen Need -is more powerful than hunger and thirst drive for no one can ever live without

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    When the bipedalism for the evolution of the human line‚ there are many different hypothesis that have been made which have been refuted and there are many that is still plausible. That being said‚ there are two major theories behind the evolution for bipedalism that are most commonly referred to and these are Energy efficiency and Pair Bonding. The traditional and the first theory of Bipedalism can be traced to Charles Darwin. Based on his observation‚ he asked the question of advantages of bipedalism

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    Feminism advocates for enhancement of women’s rights with regard to social‚ economic and political equality. The story “The Other Two” byEdithWharton was developed at a time when women were not regarded as equal mates to men. There are those values that they were required to adhere to‚ and most of them did not help in the case of actualizing equality. However‚ they had made a milestone with regard to gaining the right of requesting for divorce. This would ensure that they did not remain in abusive

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    survive all the body systems in an animal need to function together. In all there are 10 major human body systems. Three of these systems are the skeletal system‚ muscular system‚ and the digestive system. The skeletal system supports and protects our inner organs. Without it we would be like a big bowl of jello‚ and your organs would get glopped by the rest of your body. Our bones make it possible to move. To help us move better we have four different types of joints. A joint is where two bones meet

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    physiological disorder By Jessica Duffy What is a physiological disorder? • A psychological disorder‚ also known as a mental disorder‚ is a pattern of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple life areas and/or create distress for the person experiencing these symptoms. Anxiety Disorders Types of anxiety disorders include: • Generalized anxiety disorder • Agoraphobia • Social anxiety disorder • Phobias • Panic disorder • Post-traumatic stress disorder • Separation anxiety General

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    Why Are Neurons Important

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    Neurons are perhaps the most important part of the human body‚ and while they are a vital part to our lives on a daily basis‚ many don’t recognize the significance they play‚ and have little to no idea how they work. In order to demonstrate just how important these neurons are to our survival‚ I will show you why and how these remarkable‚ microscopic pieces work. In doing so‚ you’ll be able to fully understand one of the human bodies most critical biological features. Neurons are the essential tools

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    Jones Culinary Arts-3rd Mrs. Hunnicutt 10-2-12 Body Types Body types are a part of genetics that depict how the structure of your body is designed. The three major body types are the mesomorph‚ ectomorph‚ and endomorph. Although these are the main distinguishing types there are cases in which people land in between and hold characteristics of more than one body type. The mesomorph‚ aka apple shape‚ are freaks of nature seeing as how their bodies are naturally lean and muscular. Mesomorphs can

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