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- 3071: Basic Discription Of Microbiology
- ... host cell is then taken over by the genetic material of the virus. The infected host cell will then burst; thus infecting the surrounding cells. A disease caused by a harmful virus is A.I.D.S. “Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome which is caused by the human immonodeficiency virus (HIV) “ (Jenson & Wright, 1989, p. 476) Another disease caused by harmful viruses is Rubella, “(German measles) A viral infection which is dangerous ... TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROBIOLOGY ESSAY……………………………….3-8 DIAGRAM FOR PART TWO……………………..…….…9 DIAGRAM FOR PART THREE…………………………10 REFERENCES…..………………………………………...11 References Burton, G. & Englekirk, P. (1992). Microbiology for the health sciences. Philadelphia: Lippincott. Jenson, M. & Wright, D. (1989). Microbiology for the health sciences. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Harley, B. & Klien, D. & Prescott, L. (1989). Microbiology. England: W.C.B.Jenson & Wright (1992)
- 3072: Compatisome Of Upper And Lower Rock Shores Pools
- ... serratus greatly increased, (Boney, 1969). It should also be noted though, that the temperature recorded for the upper shore rock pool was less than 25OC, and this was in the middle of an unusually hot day, with little cloud cover. So it is unlikely that submerged Fucus serratus at Bracelet Bay would have to cope with temperatures above 30OC long enough for it to be a serious problem. But, what about ... communities’, second edition, London: Blackwell scientific publications. Boaden, P.J.S. & Seed, R. (1985), ‘An introduction to coastal ecology’, London: Blackie. Brehaut, Roger, N. (1982) ‘Ecology of rocky shores’, London: Edward Arnold Ltd. Boney, A.D. (1969), ‘A biology of marine algae’. London: Hucthinson Educational. Raffaelli, David & Hawkins, Stephen, (1996), ‘Intertidal Ecology’, London: Chapman & Hall.
- 3073: Cloning 4
- ... preliminary set of guidelines to help bridge the gap between scientists and society. They recommend that research be permitted on preexisting embryos. The embryos would be allowed to develop up to and including the fourteenth day. The panel suggested that the research be permitted after the fourteenth day of development depending on the circumstances, but definitely not after the eighteenth day , when the neural tube closure begins. The neural tube is the beginning of the nervous system, including the brain in adult humans. The experiments that the panel recommended to be banned include impregnating human ...
- 3074: Cardiovascular Conditioning
- ... recover quickly the duration is too long and the time of exercise should be decreased. The frequency of a workout should be a combination of heavy and light exercise. Three times per week (every other day) the athlete should exercise at the highest training pulse. On the other two to three days in between, the intensity should be the same or somewhat easier, but the duration should be one-third to ... The easier pace and shorter distance on lighter days helps to clean out work waste products that are produced in the tissues on previous heavy training days. Even the most dedicated athlete should take one day off per week to rest. One of the best ways to test your level of cardiovascular fitness is to ask yourself how much oxygen you use per minute. The more oxygen used per minute the ... have not been exercising regularly or are recovering from an injury, this is a gradual, progressive program. To begin with walk one hundred paces, and then jog one hundred paces, alternating for ten minutes each day. Gradually walk ten fewer paces and jog ten more, continue on with this pattern until you are jogging for ten minutes straight. Once you have achieved this you can increase your jogging speed until ...
- 3075: Cannabis
- ... for three to five hours, depending mainly on the dose. According to " CESAR," regular users often develop a psychological dependence on cannabis. They have a strong desire to continue its use, to get through the day. Without the drug, they can feel anxious, or panicky. Some heavy users of cannabis experience physical dependence. Their bodies become use to the drugs. When they do not have the drug, they may go into ... concentration and memory can persist (NIH). When smoking marijuana, the tar is stronger than tobacco brands. The tar from cannabis has larger amounts of certain known cancer-causing substances. Two or three marijuana joints per day may carry the same risk of lung damage as smoking an pack of cigarettes (NIH). Heavy use of cannabis may also affect the body's immune system, which protects the body from disease. Over time ... and concentration. The user may also show a lack of concern for the future, and have problems with abstract thinking. Also, Problems with concentration and memory can persist. Furthermore, two or three marijuana joints per day carry the same risk of lung damage as smoking a pack of cigarettes. Heavy use of cannabis also affects the body's immune system; and over time users experience bronchitis, asthma. Last but not ...
- 3076: Autism 3
- ... autist does eventually establish a social relationship, he or she would “lack the richness and differentiation seen even in young normally developing children,” (Volkmar 42). Therefore, eliminating the social problem in autism challenges researchers every day. Although the social problems of autism have not been eliminated, there are new breakthroughs in treatment to break some of the social barriers. Researchers are using a technique called facilitated communication. A person guides the ... Winston & Sons, 1987. 20-60 Frith, Uta. “Autism.” Scientific American June 1993: 108-114. Hamblin, Robert. The Humanization Processes. New York: Wiley Interscience, 1971. Johnson, Ernestine. Personal Interview. 22 April, 1998. Paluszny, Maria J., M.D. Autism. New York: Syracuse University, 1979. Robinson, Tamara. Personal Interview. 22 April, 1998. Volkmar, Fred. “Social Development.” Handbook of autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Eds. Donald Cohen and Anne Donnellan. Silver Spring, Maryland: V.H ...
- 3077: Asthma And How Medication Allows For Increased Performance
- ... be taken in tablet form. It is not known exactly how Theophylline works however, because a long-lasting tablet is available, one dose should be enough to control a person's asthma throughout an entire day. There are however better medications available to control asthma rather than just relieving attacks; Anticholinergics, are compounds they work by blocking the effects of certain nerves which cause narrowing of the air passages by producing ... the next soccer season, Christie again had attacks while playing soccer, but not as any other time. She was advised by her doctor to increase the steroid inhaler dose to two puffs, three times a day throughout the pollen season. She was also advised to take four puffs of her bronchodilator medication before exercising. (Appendix 1) As well, she was told to take a number of puffs from her bronchodilator inhaler ... to her bronchodilator before participating in these activities should prevent asthma attacks from occurring. Christie however, did not follow her doctors orders to double the steroid inhalers from one to two puffs three times a day and therefore continued to have difficulties while playing soccer. Fortunately, she was able to control the attack over a period of 15 minutes. During this time she took 18 puffs from her bronchodilator. Had ...
- 3078: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
- ... what is important, and making decisions based on relevant factors. They have trouble organizing and arranging homework, for example they may go out and play instead of studying for a test they have the next day. They might appear scatterbrained, absentminded, and forgetful. They can learn something new one day, and completely forget it the next day. ADHD children have trouble understanding ordinary conversations or lectures, especially sorting out details, listening for key information, and sifting through what the other person is saying for points of agreement. They are confused by ...
- 3079: Attention Deficit Disorder
- ... individual experiencing at least six of the following characteristics defines ADHD – Inattentive type: a. Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes b. Difficulty sustaining attention c. Does not appear to listen d. Struggles to follow through on instructions e. Difficulty with organization f. Avoids or dislikes requiring sustained mental effort g. Often loses things necessary for tasks h. Easily distracted i. Forgetful in daily activities 2. An ... defines ADHD – hyperactive/impulsive type: a. Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat b. Difficulty remaining seated c. Runs about or climbs excessively (in adults may be limited to subjective feelings of restlessness) d. Difficulty engaging in activities quietly e. Acts as if driven by a motor f. Talks excessively g. Blurts out answers before questions have been completed h. Difficulty waiting in turn taking situations i. Interrupts or ... functioning correctly. This concept was accepted and became the mainstream view. minimal brain damage was now called minimal brain dysfunction (MBD). In 1968, minimal brain dysfunction was changed to attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (AD(H)D). There were two categories to attention deficit disorder: attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD), and attention deficit disorder without hyperactivity (ADD). The distinction is that of unimportance within this paper, hyperactivity is an addition ...
- 3080: Aids 3
- ... having to be placed in hospital care because they find it hard to breathe. The slightest breeze, sometimes sets their whole body into a shiver that might not go away for a minute or a day. They usually have a constant fever, and an even more persistent wheeze of a cough, wheeze, because they don’t have enough strength in their body to actually cough right. It is estimated that one ... at least half the world’s cooperation. But before any of the healing can start, the world as a whole must come to the decision that AIDS needs to be stopped, killed, annihilated, whatever, you’d like to call it. And when I say the world, I don’t mean it’s leaders, I mean the people, the masses. The societal opinion and feeling about AIDS needs to change. We need ...
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