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The Nervous System: Brain And Spinal Cord
Number of words: 557 - Number of pages: 3.... last major part of the brain is the medulla it is in
charge of heartbeat digestion, breathing sleeping and being awake. These
are all the involuntary function of the body This part of the brain is the
connector between the spinal cord and the cerebrum.
The spinal cord belongs to the C.N.S. It is the most important
bones of your lower back and it controls movement and mostly every thing in
the body it has nerves. If you do not have a spinal cord you can't move
around and go anywhere. You can not work or you cannot do most things
normal people do. That is why you need a spinal cord to l .....
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Learning CPR
Number of words: 895 - Number of pages: 4.... who successfully revive patients who have suffered cardiac arrest, outside of the hospital setting. In each of the thirty-nine instances, healthcare professionals, bystanders or family members initiated CPR immediately. Early CPR is one of the most vital links in what is referred to as the cardiac chain of life.
The cardiac chain of life is broken down into four vital components. The first is notification of the 911 or emergency medical system. When you see someone collapse, call an ambulance as soon as possible. CPR will buy the victim valuable time, but without 911 notification .....
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Hepatitis
Number of words: 1931 - Number of pages: 8.... to their discovery. There is also a non-viral
Hepatitis which is caused by substance. One rumor that has spread about
hepatitis is that a person can only contract Hepatitis if associated with HIV or
AIDS. This is not true! Any one can become infected with Hepatitis.
Unfortunately this is about all most people know of Hepatitis. They need to
know the full horror of which the virus is capable.
The first of the Hepatitis viral infection to be discovered is Hepatitis
A. Hep. A is the mild mannered virus compared to the other viruses. It has the
symptoms of influenza, fever, .....
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Abstinence And STD Prevention
Number of words: 539 - Number of pages: 2.... teenagers often don’t see a doctor until the time of delivery.
Another serious problem surrounding teen sexual intercourse is the
probability of AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Each year,
three million teens are infected with STDs. Among 14- to 20-year-olds,
chlamydia is the most common. It has no obvious symptoms, and can cause
infertility if left untreated. Another common disease is herpes, which
causes sores and painful swelling of the genitals. Its symptoms can be
managed, but not cured. Fifteen percent of all teenage girls carry the
virus that causes genital w .....
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Theory Of Human Development
Number of words: 3344 - Number of pages: 13.... and learned behaviors, may make it seem like a person's actions were predetermined. For example, if a starving people were put into positions where they could either eat a Subway turkey round placed in front of them or just sit there and stare and stare at it, common sense shows that these people would eat. However, it is possible that one person, like an anorexic, would just sit and stare at the sandwich. For that reason, it can be assumed that human beings do have free will, however the choices made are greatly impacted and seemingly determined by inherited basic needs, environment, and l .....
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Femoral Hernia
Number of words: 291 - Number of pages: 2.... they most frequently occur in the
abdomen or groin. Hernias are commonly called "ruptures," but this is a
misnomer, as nothing is torn or ruptured. Hernias can be present from birth
(congenital) or can be caused by stress and/or strain.
A femoral hernia is just one of many different types of hernias. They
occur when a part of the intestine protrudes into the femoral canal. The
femoral canal is the tubular passageway that carries blood vessels and nerves
from the abdomen into the thigh. Femoral hernias occurs most commonly in women.
This condition can be brought about by an inherent we .....
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Acupuncture
Number of words: 472 - Number of pages: 2.... in acupuncture are
disposable needles. Acupuncture does not always only involve needles. They may
also use other methods such as moxibustion, cupping, electronic stimulation,
magneotherapy and various types of massage. There are also many different
styles of acupuncture practiced all over the world.
There are many things to consider when choosing an acupuncturist.
Acupuncture is a licensed and regulated healthcare profession in about half the
states in the United States. There are many acupuncture practices which are not
certified, so when choosing one some research is required. If .....
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AIDS And Its Causes
Number of words: 1006 - Number of pages: 4.... AIDS. The case distribution in these groups are as follows: (1).
Homosexuals or bisexual males constitute the largest group, about 60% of the
reported cases. This includes 5% who were intravenuous drug as well. (2).
Intravenous drug users with no previous history of homosexuality compose the
next largest group, about 23% of all patients. (3). Hemophiliacs (the people who
have inborn disease characterized by excesssive bleeding and occuring only in
males) especially those who received factor VIII concentrate before 1985, about
1% of all patients. (4). Recipents of blood and blood comp .....
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Abortion
Number of words: 372 - Number of pages: 2.... any better. Only a
small percentage of the children are adopted by suitable parents. But the rest
remain in the foster care system, where there is little or no personal care.
In both cases, the child has a poor education because of the lack of attention
and discipline. He grows up to be unproductive individual or a menace to society.
Many get involved in drugs and crimes. These individuals are also very violent,
lacking morality due small amount of care they received themselves. In the long
run, not only does the child suffer but also society, who has to tolerate his
violent behavior and .....
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Turner's Syndrome
Number of words: 202 - Number of pages: 1.... has only one X chromosome, producing a
male body type: short, with a broad neck, and usually lacking female
internal reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics. The
patient is usually sterile and pregnancy is rare. Other signs and symptoms
include a low hairline, webbed neck, shield-shaped chest with widely spaced
nipples, and usually kidney and heart malformations. The patient may also
have immature breasts and be of above-average height. Some are mildly
retarded.
Despite many efforts, no real causes have been found to be linked to
this condition. It appears be a r .....
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