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Lungs Essays and Term Papers
The Circulatory Systemis the course taken by the blood through the
arteries, capillaries, and veins and back to the heart. In humans, the
heart is made up of four chambers the right and left auricles, or atria,
and the right and left ventricles. The right side of the heart pumps
oxygen-poor blood from the cells of the ...
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Hantavirus: A Four Corners Study
When a new virus appeared in the Four Corners region, American scientists were stumped. What was causing such a quick death to such healthy people? Was there a potential epidemic on their hands? No one knew, and when they finally determined that a strain was involved, ...
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Marijuana EffectsMarijuana 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. ...
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Sickle Cell AnemiaSickles Cell Anemia in Children (10 pgs)
In 1904 a hospital intern at The Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago Illinois, Dr. Earnest Irons, who was the first physician to describe sickle cells, wrote a report on Walter Clement Noel’s blood.
Also in 1904, Dr. James B. Herrick, a Chicago Physician, ...
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The Physical And Psychological Effects Of MarijuanaMarijuana has been used as a drug since the beginning of time, yet there
are still many mysteries about its health effects on humans. Marijuana, or
cannabis sativa, is a preparation of the crushed flowers and buds of
female hemp plant. The existence of the plant has been reported as early
as ...
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Tuberculosis(TB) is an infectious disease caused by a germ (bacterium) called
Mycobacterium . This germ primarily affects the lungs and may infect
anyone at any age.
In the United States, the number of TB cases steadily decreased until 1986 when
an increase was noted; TB has continued to rise since. Today, ...
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Premature InfancyPremature babies, otherwise known as preterm babies, or preemies, are
babies that are born earlier than the full-term of thirty-eight to forty-two
weeks of pregnancy. These babies are generally born between the twentieth and
thirty-eighth week. Almost 250,000 babies, nearly seven percent of ...
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From Water To LandThe early tetrapods were the first vertebrates to actually walk the solid earth. They began their conquest of land in the Paleozoic era around 360 million years ago. The question many paleontologists have been asking for a long period of time is whether the anatomy for locomotion on land was ...
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Effect On PotE Health Effects of Marijuana on Humans Tim Murphy Introduction Marijuana has been used as a drug since the beginning of time, yet
there are still many mysteries about its health effects on humans. Marijuana, or cannabis sativa, is a preparation of the crushed flowers
and buds of female hemp ...
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Teenage ParenthoodMarijuana (also spelled marihuana) is a psychoactive drug made from the dried leaves and flowering parts of the hemp plant. It is one of the most strictly classified illegal drugs in the United States. Under the 1970 Controlled Substances Act, marijuana is listed as a Schedule I substance, which ...
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Germany And Its Abuse Of ChemiWhen Germany launched its chlorine attack at Ypres on 22 April 1915, it caught the world by surprise. It aroused world public opinion, which blamed Germany for breaching The Hague Conventions. Germany justified its actions. They stated that The Hague Conventions only discussed projectiles whose ...
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D.h. LawrenceDavid Herbert Richards Lawrence drew his first breath on September 11 1885, in a small house in Victoria Street, Eastwood, near Nottingham. The fourth child of a coal miner, Arthur Lawrence and Lydia (nee Beardsall), it is not recorded if that first breath was taken easily, but within two weeks ...
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Marijuana And Its Effects On HumansThe Health Effects of Marijuana on Humans Tim Murphy Introduction Marijuana has been used as a drug since the beginning of time, yet there are still many mysteries about its health effects on humans. Marijuana, or cannabis sativa, is a preparation of the crushed flowers and buds of female hemp ...
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The Theory Of Evolutionhas been a hot topic for over a century. Since Charles Darwin released his book, The Origin of Species, many scientists have been trying to find conclusive evidence to prove evolution as fact, rather then theory. For many people, evolution is a satisfactory answer to how we got here. But many ...
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Asbestos: Helpful Aspects Vs. Harmful EffectsThe earth has over two thousand different types of minerals as
stated in the World Book of Instant Facts, and one of them is Asbestos.
Asbestos is a long time resourceful mineral that is commonly used for
construction work. Currently, it is being challenged for the harmful
effects it has on the ...
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Asthmais a condition of the bronchial tubes characterized by episodes of constriction and increased mucous production. A person with has bronchial tubes that are super sensitive to various stimuli, or triggers, that can produce symptom.
In other words, tics have special sensitivity that causes their ...
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Mexican Grey WolfThe Health Effects of Marijuana on Humans Tim Murphy Introduction Marijuana has been used as a drug since the beginning of time, yet there are still many mysteries about its health effects on humans. Marijuana, or cannabis sativa, is a preparation of the crushed flowers and buds of female hemp ...
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Cystic FibrosisImagine having a child that had to have his chest "gently pounded" on everyday in order to survive. Imagine having to do this through the cries and pleads from your child "please mommy not today". Yes this may sound terrible and even painful, but it is required to keep the child alive. ...
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The Molecular Biology Of Cystic FibrosisIntroduction to Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common lethal genetic disease of Caucasians, which causes certain glands to malfunction. In CF, mucous glands produce a thick, sticky mucus which interferes with breathing and digestion. Mucus clogs passages in lungs and airways, ...
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SmokingOne in two lifetime smokers will die from their habit. Half of these deaths will occur in middle age.
Tobacco smoke also contributes to a number of cancers.
The mixture of nicotine and carbon monoxide in each cigarette you smoke temporarily increases your heart rate and blood pressure, ...
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