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Brain Function Essays and Term Papers
Tobaccois one of the leading preventable causes of death in the United States. Nicotine, which is an alkaloid derived from the plant, is a potent chemical that has powerful effects on the human body, especially when administered rapidly or at high doses. Prenatal exposure to nicotine is associated with ...
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Phencyclidine: The Dawn Of A New AgeApril, 1956 : The pharmaceutical company Parke & Davis first synthesize what
they believe to be the perfect anesthetic (Souza, 1995). When administered to
patients, it causes a completely dissociative state, with no significant
respiratory or cardiovascular depression. Patients appear to be ...
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The Dawn Of A New Age: PCPApril, 1956 : The pharmaceutical company Parke & Davis first synthesize what
they believe to be the perfect anesthetic (Souza, 1995). When administered to
patients, it causes a completely dissociative state, with no significant
respiratory or cardiovascular depression. Patients appear to be ...
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Prolonged Preservation Of The Heart Prior To TransplantationPicture this. A man is involved in a severe car crash in Florida
which has left him brain-dead with no hope for any kind of recovery. The
majority of his vital organs are still functional and the man has
designated that his organs be donated to a needy person upon his untimely
death. Meanwhile, ...
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Expansion On The Recent Discoveries Concerning Nitric OxideNitric Oxide, or NO, its chemical representation, was until recently not
considered to be of any benefit to the life processes of animals, much less
human beings. However, studies have proven that this simple compound had an
abundance of uses in the body, ranging from the nervous system to ...
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The Effects Of Altitude On Human PhysiologyChanges in altitude have a profound effect on the human body. The body
attempts to maintain a state of homeostasis or balance to ensure the optimal
operating environment for its complex chemical systems. Any change from this
homeostasis is a change away from the optimal operating environment. The ...
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Inhibitory Potential Changes of Fluoxetine (Prozac)Over the past several decades many scientists have explored the various possible links between the function of neurotransmitters in the brain and mood disorders. The neurotransmitter serotonin, found widely in plants, animals and humans has been a particular focus. Scientists who specialize in ...
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Foundations of PsychologyFoundations of Psychology
According to “Foundations of Psychology” (1948), “psychology is the study of human nature. It is the study of man, man as a living being, acting in an ever-changing world, responding to things and events and other people. If you know what man is, if you know the full ...
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AIDSAcquired immune deficiency syndrome, or , is a recently recognized disease
entity. It is caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
which attacks selected cells in the immune system (see IMMUNITY) and produces
defects in function. These defects may not be apparent for ...
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Computers That Mimic The Human MindComputers Mimic the Human Mind
The mind-body problem has captivated the minds of philosophers for centuries. The problem is how the body and mind can interact with each other if they are separate and distinct. One solution to the problem is to replace any mental term with a more accurate ...
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Computer VirusesIn the past decade, computer and networking technology has seen enormous growth. This growth however, has not come without a price. With the advent of the "Information Highway", as it’s coined, a new methodology in crime has been created. Electronic crime has been responsible for some of the most ...
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The Skeletal SystemSkeletal system determines the shape or the body, and protects the organs. It works closely together with the muscular system to allow us to move.
Contents:
Introduction:
Skeletal system is made up of your bones, ligaments, and tendons. It determines the shape and symmetry of the body; acts as a ...
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GeneticsThe process of cloning is the process of using the genes of a being to create another being genetically identical to it. Cloning technology has been called the "forbidden fruit of biology" (Begley 54). For years, scientists have been trying to perfect the cloning technique. In Scotland, ...
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Obsessive Compulsive DisorderObsessive ¡V Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (henceforth OCD) is an anxiety related disorders and is a potentially disabling condition that can persist throughout a person¡¦s life. The key features of OCD are obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions can be defined as ...
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Mrpinochets 'medical report' Senator Pinochet has a complex medical history, but the main active medical problems at present are diabetic peripheral neuropathy and recently progressive cerebrovascular brain damage. The diabetic neuropathology is contributing to difficulties in walking and to the ...
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Sensation And PerceptionVisual sensation and visual perception are the processes by which we see and understand our surroundings. The difference between these processes and the dividing line where sensation ends and perception begins is debatable, however some distinctions can be made.
Sensation is a physiological ...
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A Brief Overview Of PsychedelicsThroughout human history people have sought experiences that somehow transcend every day life. Some sort of wisdom that might progress their knowledge of self and of the world that they live in. For some reason they believed that the tangible world just could not be all there is to life. Some ...
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Alcoholism And Drug AbuseA drug is a chemical that interacts with other substances to alter or change something. In the United States, drugs are a major part of everyday life. Whenever you have a cup of coffee, drink tea, or flavor something with condiments such as sugar or salt, you are using drugs. In some instances ...
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Homo Aquaticus?I. Introduction
When the human brain is compared with the brains of apes there are several
obvious differences; the centers for the sense of smell and foot control are
larger in apes than in humans, but the centers for hand control, airway control,
vocalization, language and thought are larger in ...
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A Better Idea Of Attention Deficit DisorderMany people have a hard time focusing and often find that their
minds tend to wander when they face a task that seems impossible or boring.
This is a sign that one might have Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Attention Deficit Disorder, often called
ADD, is a ...
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