A Pancreatic Disease - Pancreatitis
Disorders, what comes to mind when we think of this word? One would say a malfunction or breakdown of some thing. Nutrition, what comes to mind when we think of this word? Many would say healthy foods and the way we eat. In today¡¦s society many people find it hard to eat nutritional foods to mai....

Abnormal Cell Growth Leading to Cancer
Abnormal Cell Growth Leading to Cancer Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Half of all men and one-third of all women in the U.S. will develop cancer during their lifetimes. Although it is common knowledge that cancer is generally inherited, this paper will further ....

AIDS: A U.S.- Made Monster?
AIDS: A U.S.- Made Monster? PREFACE In an extensive article in the Summer-Autumn 1990 issue of "Top Secret", Prof J. Segal and Dr. L. Segal outline their theory that AIDS is a man-made disease, originating at Pentagon bacteriological warfare labs....

Air pollution
Air pollution is the contamination of air by the discharge of harmful substances. Air pollution can cause health problems including burning eyes and nose, itchy irritated throat, and breathing problems. Some chemicals found in polluted air can cause cancer, birth defects, brain and nerve damage, and....

Alcoholism
Alcoholism, is a illness involving the excessive use of alcoholic beverages, whether it's a can of beeror other sources such as vodka, and whiskey etc. It often affects a lot of people and their families. Iwill discuss the symptoms of alcoholism. I will continue into the effects of alcoholism. T....

Anorexia Nervosa
"I am so fat. Just look at these bulges. I hate myself!".....Anorexia Nervosa. It effects a lot more people than you could ever think. Sometimes the signs arn't even noticable. You usually see the normal anorexic as: extremely thin, bone protruding from their body, a manic depressent. That is only t....

Anorexia vs. Bulimia
According to Mary Pipher, PhD, In a city of strangers, appearance is the only dimension available for the rapid assessment of others. Thus it becomes incredibly important in defining value (216). Beauty is a defining characteristic for American women (Pipher 216). She later goes on to say that, W....

AP Enzyme Lab
The Affect of Enzyme Catalase on the Rate of Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide An experiment was conducted in order to identify the effect of enzymes on the rate of a reaction. The experiment was divided into two sections. In one part, the rate of decomposition of H2O2 under normal environment....

Biology Assignment On Diseases
Around the world, human beings suffer from many different diseases. I have decided to write about Yellow Fever (viral), Typhoid Fever (bacterial) and Polio (viral). Thankfully, these diseases dont exist in Australia and in most first world countries anymore due to eradication efforts, but they sti....

Blackfoot Indians
As the wind blows across the plain, there stands a heard of buffalo on the horizon. Off to the right, on horseback, there stands a hunting party ready and waiting. Bows strung and spear in hand, they wait for the perfect moment to hunt that which keeps them alive. Each in his own multi-colored at....

Breast cancer
IntroductionBreast cancer is only one of 200 different types of cancer. It is considered a woman’s disease but both men and women have the disease. Every year, more than 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Twelve percent of all women will get the disease and 3.5% of them will di....

brief research on The love song of J. Alfred Prufrock
T.S.Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" presents an effete, upper class Englishman stifled by a sterile, unnatural society as a symbol of Modern life which Eliot contrasts to previous, healthier times through allusions to earlier art, literature, and religion--Hesiod, Michelangelo, Marve....

Bulimia - The Destruction of Self
Bulimia nervosa, more commonly known simply as bulimia or binge and purge disorder, is an eating disorder that affects 1 in 4 college-aged women in America, or 1 in 10,000 Americans. The most common misconception concerning bulimia is that it is simply a physical or mental problem. Many p....

Carnivorous Plants
Although Florida has the largest count of exotic plant life in the United States, few happen to be native. Most are considered to be invasive and quite destructive approximately 31% of the plant species outside cultivation to be specific. There are however many plant species that are native and ver....

Cystic Fibrosis
Your child is under weight, has greasy, smelly diarrhea, a chronic cough and seems to always be getting pneumonia. He wheezes when he breathes and has impaired exercise ability. He seems to never being growing to the average size of his peers and his skin is very salty. The doctors first instinct ....

Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis You might ask, what in the world is Cystic Fibrosis? Unfortunately, this disease does not get the publicity that other diseases get, although it should because Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 childr....

Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis is a progressive lung disease that results in the decline of lung function. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inheritable disease that affects the bodys ability to produce efficient mucous. The affect of the disease causes the mucous throughout the body to be very thick and sticky, makin....

Dehydration: The Danger of Disordered Eating
Covering two thirds of the earth's surface and making up seventy five percent of the human body, it is evident that water is an essential element to all life. Water is crucial to every bodily function and when the body becomes dehydrated, it becomes incapable of working to its full poten....

Depression is not a figment of our imagination
In the last one hundred years the United States of America has yielded more advancement in science and technology than in the entire recorded human history that preceded it. This country has so much to offer. It is a country always on the go; however, some might say that the cost has come at a....

Diabetes
Diabetes Diabetes is a very serious disease that attacks millions of people around the world. This is a disease that affects the bodys ability to respond or even produce insulin. Without insulin, the bodys sugar is not able to enter the cells and be used for energy. Therefore, there is a la....

Digestion
A PROCESS OF DIGESTION The digestive process is important in maintaining the lives of living organisms and in providing them with much needed energy. Groups of organs, such as the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines, work together to....

Digestion with animals
The adventure with digestion starts with prehension, which simply means how the animal brings the food into its mouth. Animals use a wide variety of ways to bring food to their mouth; these methods include use of their upper limbs, head, beak, claws and their mouth, teeth and lips. Ruminates have no....

digestive system
Overview The digestive system is the part of food that breaks down the food we eat and absorbs its nutrients into the blood stream. In a way, its one big factory where every organ does its job. Food provides us with fuel to live, energy to work and play, and the raw materials to build new cell....

digestive system
The digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus . Inside this tube is a lining called the mucosa. In the mouth, stomach, and small intestine, the mucosa contains tiny glands that produce juices to help digest food. Two solid organs, the....

DNA Research Paper
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a very important molecule found in all living cells. It contains information used in everyday metabolism and growth and influences most of our characteristics. Genes are the inherited recipes for the proteins that build and operate our body. They are written in the lan....

drinking
Drinking In America Drinking alcohol is what most Americans enjoy to do. It is not a right, but a privilege to drink. That is why there is an age limit to buy, and drink alcoholic beverages. Drinking alcohol can be very dangerous if used improperly, and especially if it involves under age c....

Drugs: Adderall: pill popping for success
Before I begin, allow me to paint a picture in your mind that will help you fully understand the nature and origin of the problem that we have at hand. Its 1:30 a.m. and you just got home from a long day of serving and cleaning tables. You go to your desk where two huge textbooks and a one and hal....

Eating Disorders - It Would Have Never Been Expected
It Would Have Never Been Expected Believe it or not, a problem with eating disorders would have never been predicted (Karls 518). Weight and body image werent issues to women in the ancient times. Women were not worried about their body-image; they were worried about the health of their bo....

Eating disorders and mental health
Eating disorders Americans spend more than $40 billion dollars a year on dieting and diet-related products. From early-on children are taught by society that their looks matter. Think of the three and four year old who is continuously praised for being "oh so cute". With an increased population....

Effects of Stress on the Body
The body is very fragile and one crack in its immune system could cause total failure. Stress can cause a downward spiral to the body and here's why; when stress occurs, many problems arise such as mental, physical, and severe medical problems. Some mental side effects of stress are memory loss, ....

Electroshock Therapy
Electroshock therapy what is it? How does it work? What is it used for and what comes from it? This paper will answer all of these questions and will also try to prove that electroshock therapy is useful and not as bad as it appears to be.Electroshock therapy is an old process of ridding schizoph....

Enron - A Tale of Little Assets and Creative Accounting
Enron - A Tale of Little Assets and Creative Accounting What do you do when you are not making lots of money fast enough you make it on paper. Welcome to Enron. One of Americas largest corporations was built on a system of accounting practices and home-made subsidiaries that shifted lo....

Food Choices for Athletes
Proper Nutrition for Athletes Training stimulates muscle growth. But for an athletes training to work, their body needs a sufficient amount of energy and enough raw materials to get the full benefit from their exercise program (Bernadot, p. 32). Providing that energy and those raw ....

GASTRIC BYPASS
Sure, Gastric Bypass Works For Celebrities...But...Can It Work For You? Your Name Collage Name Instructor Course name IRN # Date Sure, Gastric Bypass Works For Celebriti....

Genetic disorders
Genetic Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments A genetic disorder is a disease that is caused by an abnormality in an individuals DNA. Abnormalities can range from a small mutation in a single gene to the addition or subtraction of an entire chromosome or set of chromosomes. Chromosomes ar....

Genetic Engineering in Corn Plants
Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organisms genes. Bt maize (corn) was created with the goal of created a maize plant that was insect resistant in the above-ground portions of the plant. The major pest to corn plants is the European Corn Borer, Ostrinia nubilalis. Maize has ....

Hydroelectric systems convert the energy embodied in flowing water into electrical energy
Hydroelectric systems convert the energy embodied in flowing water into electrical energy. Micro-hydroelectric systems are those that generate less than 20 megawatts of electricity. These are small-scale systems with little negative environmental impact and can be implemented by private individuals ....

Irritable Bowel Syndrome and its Effects on the Smooth Muscle System
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, popularly known as IBS, is a common intestinal condition. Most information about it is unknown and poorly understood. More than 30% of Americans experience IBS at one point in their lives; Only a mere 15% ever consult a doctor about it (2). IBS has many causes and effects o....

Jellyfish
Nichole Howe Research Paper Biology October 29, 2007 Jellyfish Jellyfish inhabit every major ocean of the world and they are cable to withstand a wide range of temperatures and salinities. They have been around for over six hundred and fifty million years, which is prior to the dinosaurs. ....

Levels of Biological Organization
Levels of Biological Organization Biological Organization explains the ongoing relationship of the Earth energy from the tiniest particle all the way through to top of the biosphere. In this paper we will describe our understanding of biological organization by comparing and contrasting different d....

Modern Health Hazards
Modern Health Hazards, dangers arising from man made circumstances that threaten the wellbeing of humans environment. These are normally taken as hazards arising from the mistakes human's have made over the past year's affecting the Healthy status of the entire planet completely. Different hazards t....

Molecular Biology
Introduction Page 3 Abbreviations Methodology The cell and the cell division Page 5 What are DNA and RNA? Page 22 Gene Manipulation, Recombinant DNA Technology and Cloning Page 32 Futur....

Muscles
Muscular SystemThe human muscular system is made up of over 600 connecting muscles. All of the muscles work together in sync to make your body move in several different ways.None of the body systems can work without muscles and your muscles can't work without your other body systems so that means t....

Occupational Stress in the Workplace
Stress in the workplace is an issue that affects many workers. Workplace stress became a concept decades ago, but research shows that this concept is only getting worse and plaguing workers to a much greater extent. Although there is a federal agency that strictly regulates this issue, it is still....

Oil Spills
An oil spill can be defined as an accidental or deliberate dumping of oil or petroleum products into the ocean, or on land and possibly into rivers or lakes. Between one and ten million metric tons of oil are put into the oceans every year. This oil is released, mostly in small amounts from tankers....

Organic Compounds
In chemistry, the term organic describes molecules that have a carbon skeleton and also contain some hydrogen atoms. The word organic is derived from the ability of living organisms to synthesize and use this general type of molecule. Inorganic molecules include carbon dioxide and all molecules wit....

organization of an organism
Kyle Huynh 10/19/07 Organization of organism/Basic Work Our Earth was once a firey volcanic planet of no life, it had temperatures up to as high as the suns surface. Yet, we see it as the calm blue planet of the solar system. One of the first organisms, dinosaurs roamed ....

Painkillers or just plain killers
Narcotic drugs such as opiate, Percocet, and Oxycodone are prescription drugs that are used for patients with chronic pain. These drugs are a lot more powerful than a regular aspirin and they eliminate pain without causing loss of consciousness, given that the proper dosage is taken (Liska, 155). Op....

Pancreas
Name and FunctionsThe part I researched, which has only one name, is the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ that produces digestive juices necessary to break down food. It also produces insulin and glucagons. Insulin and glucagons are two hormones needed to break down sugar and to regulate our metab....

Pancreatic Cancer
The "silent killer" is the nickname for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common type of pancreatic cancer. This exocrine type cancer starts in the cells lining the ducts of the pancreas. These ducts carry digestive juices to the main duct in the pancreas (Shavers, 2009). Most p....

parasites
Parasites They come in all shapes and all sizes. They live inside of the human body. A parasite is an organism which lives in our bodies. Parasites could live in anybodys body. Not everyone has them but most of us have or had had them. Parasites live a parallel life inside our bodies, fee....

Peptic Ulcers
A peptic ulcer known as ulcus peptic-um,is a sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. The first part of the upper small intestine is the duodenum. Peptic ulcers located in the stomach are called gastric ulcers. Ulcers that are located in the in the duodenum is called a duodenal ulcer. These ul....

Performance Enhancment Drugs in Sports
Performance Enhancement Drugs in Sports In todays world the uses of performance enhancing drugs are becoming more popular among athletes, many athletes do not understand the risks involved in using these drugs. Using performance enhancers may very well be a quick fix for many athletes, but taki....

Plant Proposal
RESEARCH PROPOSAL: MEXICAN PINGUICULA PLANT ABSTRACT Mexican pinguicula plants (Butterworts) have evolved the ability to lure prey and utilize nutrients absorbed from captured prey to fuel their metabolism. The unique ecological role of this species provides an opportunity to study interestin....

Predaceous Diving Beetle
The scientific name for this insect is "Dytiscidae. Generally, about 1" in length, the diving beetle has six jointed legs; mandibles or jaws; maxillary which are the mouth parts that allow the insect to grasp food; a thorax or middle section where the legs and wings are attached; an abdomen where ....

Proteins
Proteins are the macromolecules of life. Discovered in 1838, proteins are recognized as a large number of superior organic compounds that make up living organisms and are essential to their functioning. The term protein comes from the Greek word proteies or primary. Proteins have many different prop....

Recreational Drugs: Alcohol and Marijuana
The most popular recreational drugs in America today are alcohol and marijuana. Both are highly addictive mind-altering substances; however, alcohol is a physical addiction whereas marijuana is a psychological addiction. Alcohol is a legal substance and marijuana is illegal. Each drug has adverse ef....

secret life of cells : Lipase
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. 1. INTRODUCTION - ENZYMES 3 2. LIPASE 3 3. FACTORS AFFECTING LIPASE ACTIVITY 4 3.1 TEMPERATURE 4 3.2 CONCENTRATION OF LIPASE 5 3.3 ENZYME ACTIVATORS 5 4. LIPASE DEFICIENCY - DISEASES 5 ....

Sex, Drugs and Alcohol
People that often use drugs can develop a psychological dependence on them whether its something like marijuana, heroin, prescription drugs, alcohol or cocaine. Drugs are classified in different areas such as depressants being alcohol and heroin, stimulants being caffeine and amphetamines (speed, ....

Stress
Stress is a term that refers to the Physical, and emotional strains or tension on a person. Feelings of stress in humans result from interactions between persons and their environment that are perceived as straining or exceeding their adaptive capacities and threatening their well-bein....

study on type1 diabetes
Type I Diabetes: A study of 'Mr James Longley' with emphasis on anatomical, clinical, pathophysiological, psychological, and social aspects of the condition. Introduction to scenario 31 year old design engineer, James Longley, who lives with his girlfriend, has been feeling very thirsty and tire....

Systems of the body
Skeletal System The skeletal system is the second largest system in the body. There are over 206 bones in the adult body . There are two parts to the skeletal system . Each part does it's own job. Both parts are important. The first part is the axial skeleton. Which basically consists of all t....

The Church Picnic
On Wednesday September 7th, Sunset Church of God had a picnic. It was a gorgeous afternoon. The breeze ruffled the leaves as the branches of the shade trees swayed over the picnic tables. Our church has about 600 members. Considering that, the turnout of 100 people for the picnic was manageable.....

The Dissection Of fido
The Dissection Of FIDO! Introduction The spiny dogfish shark is the most abundant shark. This small shark is also known as the piked dogfish, skittledog, spotted dogfish, white-spotted dogfish, codshark, and thorndog. Its dorsal fin has sp....

The Effects Of Color On Personality And Relationships
The Effects of Color on Personality and Relationships Colorado Christian University When dealing with interpersonal relationships peoples personalities are a large part of how people get along. When you meet a new person you may say that you hit it off or that you just clicked; ....

The Effects of Marijuana
Marijuana is a mood altering or psychoactive drug that has many nicknames, such as pot, weed, ganja, sensi, herb, and others. It is an ancient drug that dates back to hundreds of years to Asia. Many cultures have used it during meditation, religious worship, and for intoxication. Marijuana its....

The Koala Bear
The Koala Bear This research paper is on the Koala Bear. Throughout this paper you will learn about the habitat, their behavior, and a lot of interesting facts about the koala. Physical Description and Appearance The Koala is a marsupial mammal believed to be more closely related to the wombat t....

The Role of Food in Times of War
Food means different things to people in different countries of the world; pasta is common in Italy, hamburgers are a favorite in the US and tacos are a typical dish in Mexico. Human existence solely depends on this source of energy. A person’s fundamental need for food makes it a very impor....

The underwater world
Everything in this whole universe is very beautiful, especially the sea that is very attractive for many people but you never know what exactly is in it. There are many kinds of sea creatures, fish and collar reefs. There are more than fifty kinds of fish. These fish can be large or tiny, they can l....

Three Organisms: Hydra, Flatworm, and Earthworm
The Hydra, unlike other animals with an anus and rectum, uses the same opening for both taking in food and eliminating wastes. Its intracellular and extracellular digestive processes are detailed in the drawing I have made. It is the simplest of animals in the drawings, since it uses a contractile....

Trends and Challeneges in Human Resources
Trends and Challenges Paper The purpose of this paper is to discuss the trends and challenges in Human Resources. Shkyra will elaborate on how a complete performance management system differs from the use of annual performance appraisals, Doug will discuss the advantages of managing turnover in org....

Unwanted Sound Effect the Physiological and Psychological
How does unwanted sound effect the physiological and psychologicalOutline:I)Research Question:a) How does unwanted sound effect the physiological and psychological performance differently than wanted sound? II)Thesis Statement:a)Wanted and unwanted sound have the same physiological effects on the hu....

Violence - men are more violent than women
Thai 1 Violence refers to acts of aggression and abuse which causes or intends to cause criminal injury or harm to persons, and to a lesser extent animals and property. The term violence also connotes an aggressive tendency to act out destructive behaviors (Wikipedia). According to the article "T....

What is the Pancreas?
What is the Pancreas? The pancreas is a glandular organ that secretes digestive enzymes (internal secretions) and hormones (external secretions). In humans, the pancreas is a yellowish organ about 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 1.5 inches. (3.8 cm) wide. The pancreas lies beneath the stomach....

Whats for dinner - Genetic foods
Whats for dinner? You cant see, smell, or taste the difference. And you cant read about it on food labels or restaurant menus. But you and your family are now part of a vast culinary and biological experimentdining on an expanding menu of genetically engineered foods. Genetically engi....

wheatgrass juice marketing paper
I. Marketing/ Industry Background A. Overview of the Industry Market size Figure 1-Beverage Industry and its Subsectors The mother industry that our product will belong to, will be that of the manufacturing industry. Specifically it will fall under Manufacturing of Food and Bev....

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