...Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements in English 2 The Causes and Effects of Nervous Breakdown Submitted by: Sherlove C. Segura BS – ICHEF / HAZELNUT Submitted to: Ms. Aura Lee Bonanciar English 2 March 8, 2012 Acknowledgement The researcher would like to express her sincere gratitude to her teacher Ms. Aura Lee Bonanciar for guiding and motivating her to make an effective term paper. ABSTRACT Someone is experiencing a nervous breakdown when they have reached their emotional and physical limit and are finding the pressures and stress of life too overwhelming to handle. Unlike the stressful feelings many people occasionally experience, a breakdown prevents a person from functioning as they normally would. According to the book of The Family Medical Guide to Health & Fitness Vol.1 Section 2 page 109 stated there, In coping with stress it is important to relax. Physical exercise is the out-of-doors is an important hep. The reasons people experience breakdowns are unique to their circumstances, and the symptoms that sufferers display will also vary from person to person. TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgement------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------- Symptoms of Nervous breakdown----------------------------------------- A. Physical Symptoms---------------------------------------------- ...
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...QUESTION 2 11 3. QUESTION 3 21 4. QUESTION 4 28 5. QUESTION 5 36 6. REFERENCES 45 7. APPENDIXTURE 48 1. QUESTION 1 a) Explain the processes which lead to electrical breakdown of air by the streamer mechanism. Your explanation should include a discussion of the influence of pressure, gap length and electric field uniformity The concept of streamer type of breakdown is based on the Townsend type breakdown, which requires a complete sequence of avalanches [2]. According to Reather, the streamer type of breakdown differs from the latter because it assumes that the growth of a single electron avalanche becomes unstable. The original criterion by Reather only addressed the primary ionization processes, i.e. electron collision. With increased understanding of electron processes the role of attachment became apparent and the criterion was modified to the following equation: oxα-ηdx=18 (1) Simultaneous with Raether’s work, Meek. identified the Streamer mechanism and formulated the following breakdown criterion: According to Meek the instability is caused by the space charge field from the electrons and ions in the head of an avalanche. The breakdown occurs when the space charge field from the avalanche head becomes the same order of size as external applied field .The instability results in the formation of fast moving anode and cathode...
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...Unit IV Article Critique: The Danger of Arc Flash Columbia Southern University The Danger of Arc Flash This article is about the dangers of arc flash specifically fire fighters. The article explains what arc flash is and what the resulting injuries can be plus causes of arc flash in the workplace. It talks about the responsibilities of the employer and the employee and the standards for electrical safety in the workplace. The article was written in 2009 by Elizabeth Ford Burkhart for Fire Engineering July 2009 issue. The article starts out with an excerpt from a fatal incident to an Illinois firefighter and an electrician. This significance of this excerpt is it shows the dangers of an arc flash even with trained professionals when working around high amp sources. In 2009 there was two workers killed every day from arc flash incidents. An arc flash is an explosive release of energy cause by an electrical arc and some times with a high-energy arcing fault you can also have an arc blast which has extreme pressure and sound blast. It can be compared to energy hotter than the sun and explosive strength of eight sticks of dynamite. Arc flash can happen from coming in close proximity of a high amp source, dropping a conductive object into an energized system or equipment failure to name a few. It can even happen from something as simple as a break in insulation or dust and corrosion build up. The article discussed the employer responsibility as...
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...performance, reliability, constructively, having these item listed as a team that works. What doesn't? When a team doesn’t work usually all or some of the items listed above. That’s why it it very important to follow that guidance that are places on your team until completion. What do you do when a communication breakdown occurs within a team? There are several things that you can do when a communication breakdown occurs within a team. Breakdown often happens when someone has false assumptions about what someone is or is not supporting a team. So confirming that everyone is on the same page is on way to clear up any misunderstand standings within a team. Write a communication plan for your group that includes ways to prevent communication breakdowns, and ways to fix communication breakdowns when they occur. Fortunately there are numerous things that can do to prevent breakdowns ways to fix communication breakdowns when they occur. One thing that you can do Be sure to include examples of teams where communication breakdowns occurred, identify where, when and how the breakdown happened, and why. List possible ways the communication breakdown could have been prevented or fixed. If the solution is given in your example, evaluate the solution. Would your communication plan need to change if you were working with a culturally diverse team? Why or why not? Also, share your experiences about two different work groups--one effective and one ineffective in...
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...Taking what you've learned from the readings and videos this week, write a 3-5 page paper using APA style and formatting to include a title page, abstract, and bibliography. Research ways to effectively communicate within a team. What works? What doesn't? What do you do when a communication breakdown occurs within a team? Write a communication plan for your group that includes ways to prevent communication breakdowns, and ways to fix communication breakdowns when they occur. Be sure to include examples of teams where communication breakdowns occurred, identify where, when and how the breakdown happened, and why. List possible ways the communication breakdown could have been prevented or fixed. If the solution is given in your example, evaluate the solution. Would your communication plan need to change if you were working with a culturally diverse team? Why or why not? Also, share your experiences about two different work groups--one effective and one ineffective in the areas noted below. If you don’t have any or much experience with groups at work, you can instead analyze other types of groups in which you’ve been a member, such as a club, church group, sports team, etc. a. Describe each group with regard to an overview of the members, their positions/roles, gender, ages, and any other factors you think will help us understand the makeup of the group. Please do not share names. b. Describe the purpose of each group with regard to what it did. What tasks did...
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...inequality as females are affected more than the male counterparts * Stigma, wife inheritance, FGM, early marriages, polygamy The causes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. * Stress * Genetic predisposition * Socio-cultural environment * Easy access, poor/ lack of role models * Rebellion against family, traditional values * Lack of information/education * Poor parenting * Peer pressure, experimentation, curiosity The following are the Effects of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. * Social impact (Crime, GBV, breakdown in the social cultural norms, dysfunctional families/ separation/ divorce, child trafficking, immorality, orphans, high number of dependents, diseases, accidents, school unrest) * Economic impact (high poverty levels, high medical costs, unproductivity, overburdening of service provision , diversion of essential resources, economic crises such as bribery, corruption and money laundering) * Political impact – Breakdown of law and order, rise in vigilante groups and organized crimes, terrorism. How HIV AIDs can lead to Alcohol and Drug use. * Self medication * Loss of hope * Stigma * Discrimination 2. Across cultures, there exists unequal power balance found in the socio-economic sphere in gender relations that favors men in the following stated ways. * Men have access to productive resources and decision-making authority. * Women have...
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...Rebecca Furer January, 30th 2016 Neuroanatomy 555 Professor Bottenberg Assignment #2 A Breakdown of Neural Activity I would like to start this assignment by posing a question. Do you know how many neurons are in the brain alone? Well, according to the National Institute of Health, there are approximately 100 billion neurons in the brain. Every action, thought, and feeling a living being has begins with the neurons. In this assignment, we will discuss the breakdown of the neuron activity, the neurons action potential, and the function of the synapse. Let’s begin with the Central Nervous System (CNS). The CNS has two types of cells – neurons and glias. Neurons and glias have a complimentary relationship. The neurons process the information,...
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...Unit 12- D2& D3 Part 1: fight or flight response Fight or flight response, is the response to a serious threat to the survival that is marked by physical changes that include nervous and endocrine changes that prepare body to react. The process of this is that the nervous impulses are sent to the brain. Then the hypothalamus sends increased signal down to sympathetic nerve to activate muscles and glands that also include adrenal glands. Then the adrenal glands produce adrenaline hormones, noradrenaline and cortisol that act on gland and muscles. Fight or flight response is produced when the hypothalamus activates adrenal-cortical glands system and sympathetic nervous system. Sympathetic nervous system use nerve pathway and the adrenal-cortical system use bloodstream to pledge reaction in body. Sympathetic nervous system send impulses to the smooth muscles and glands, it tells adrenal glands to release adrenaline and noradrenaline into blood streams. These are the stress hormones and they cause several changes in body that include the increased blood...
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... The principal organs that comprise the nervous system are the brain, spinal cord, nerves and ganglia. These organs also consist of various tissues including nerve, blood and connective tissue. All together the organs and various tissues carry out the activities of the nervous system. The activities of the nervous system can be grouped together as three overlapping functions. The first of these functions is sensory. There are millions of sensory receptors that detect changes which occur on the inside and outside of the body. They monitor things such as temperature, light and sound from the external environment and from the internal environment they detect variations in pressure, PH, carbon dioxide. All of this gathered information is called sensory output which is converted into electrical signals called nerve impulses which are transmitted to the brain. These signals are then brought together to create sensations, to add a memory or to produce thoughts. The decisions that are made each moment based on the sensory input is the second function, integration. Based on both the sensory and integration functions, the nervous system responds by sending signals to the muscles, causing them to contract, or to glands, causing them to produce secretions. Muscle and glands are called effectors as they cause an effect in response to directions from the nervous system. This provides us with the third function, motor. The nervous system as a...
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...Introduction This essay will consider the structure and function of the 11 systems within the human body. It will detail the interrelationship between the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system and between the circulatory system and the lymphatic system. It will then explain the roles of the circulatory and lymphatic systems in the immune response and the role of hormones in metabolism. Human Body Systems The human body is made up of 11 separate but interconnected systems (Sherwood, 2007). These are the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, nervous, integumentary, immune, endocrine and reproductive systems. The success and survival of the human body is dependent on the ability of separate body systems to work together. The skeletal system provides structure for the human body, stores minerals, produces blood cells and provides protection for delicate organs (Kelly, 2004). 206 bones are connected with ligaments, muscles and tendons, with cartilage, a softer cushion like material, providing protection in jointed areas. Body movements are controlled by the muscular system, with these muscles being connected to bones via tendons (Adams, 2004). Stimulation of these muscles by the nervous system causes contraction and the resulting movement of bones to which they are attached. A number of involuntary muscles ensure the respiratory and circulatory systems continue with contraction of the heart and lungs (Adams, 2004). The heart is central...
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...Psychologist * Professional with an academic degree & specialized training in one or more areas of psychology * Cannot prescribe medications (except in 2 states) * Psychiatrist Social Worker * A social worker with training in therapy methods who focuses on environmental conditions that have an impact on mental disorders * Cannot prescribe medication * Placebo Effect * Phenomenon in which the expectations of the participants in a study influence behavior * Think they are given a real pill so they say they feel the symptoms of the pill Chapter 2 * Central Nervous System * Communicates with the body through peripheral nervous system * Brain & Spinal Cord * Peripheral Nervous System * Transmits information to and from the central nervous system * Autonomic Nervous System * Automatically regulates glands, internal organs...
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...Aging changes in the nervous system URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/004023.htm As people age, their brain and nervous system go through natural changes. The brain and spinal cord lose nerve cells and weight. Nerve cells may begin to transmit messages more slowly than in the past. Waste products can collect in the brain tissue as nerve cells break down, causing abnormal structures called plaques and tangles to form. A fatty brown pigment (lipofuscin) can also build up in nerve tissue. The breakdown of nerves can affect the senses. You might have reduced or lost reflexes or sensation, leading to problems with movement and safety. Some slight slowing of thought, memory, and thinking seems to be a normal part of aging. Although these changes are natural, many people have misconceptions about the type and extent of these changes. A common myth is that all elderly people become senile. Or, many people blame increased confusion on "getting old" when it may really be caused by an illness. These changes are not the same in everyone. Some people have many physical changes in their nerves and brain tissue, others have few changes. Some people will have atrophy and plaques, some will have plaques and tangles, and some will have other changes. Furthermore, these changes are not always clearly related to the effects on your ability to think. For example, plaques and tangles are associated with Alzheimer's disease, but some people with the most severe...
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...human body. The brain controls everything from our movement, involuntary functions, thoughts and emotions. Due to its fragile nature, the brain is protected very well by thick layer of membrane called dura mater and encased by a skull (Butcher, 2014). The main focus for this paper is to describe one neurodevelopmental disorder and one neurocognitive disorder. The behavioral criteria for each disorder will be discussed along with incidence rates and their causes. Options for treatment based on two different theoretical models will as provide a valuable insight for the disorders. Neurodevelopmental disorders refer to a group of conditions that presents itself during the developmental period. These disorders impair development or the central nervous system causing an effect on emotions, learning ability, self-control and memory. The most common neurodevelopmental disorder is ADHD. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder causes children to have trouble paying attention, control impulsive behavior and overly active. There are no known causes or risk factors, however a recent twin research studies have linked ADHD with genes. Along with genes, possible contributors towards ADHD would be injury to the brain, environmental exposures, alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy, premature delivery, and low birth weight (CDC, 2016). The symptoms of this disorder appear in the early stages of childhood and if left untreated, it could worsen the child’s mental health. The DSM-5 brings clarity...
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...Kneiser 1 Multiple Sclerosis Pathophysiology 216C11 Professor Steggall Bessie Kneiser November 28, 2011 Kneiser 2 Abstract Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic immune mediated disease that affects the central nervous system. The bodies immune system attacks normal tissue and/or organs. The attack starts with inflammation against myelin and the cells that make the myelin. Myelin is the insulation that surrounds axons and speeds up nerve impulses. There are multiple symptoms that characterize MS. Double vision, fatigue, numbness and weakness are common traits. Pain in various extremities is common. The actual cause of MS is unknown. There is no cure. There are medications used to help treat the symptoms of MS, such as corticosteriods and interferons. It is diagnosed after an MRI of two different parts of the CNS show lesions that occurred at two separate times. The doctor must rule out any other possible explanation before diagnosing the patient. MS is very stressful for the patient and family. Planning ahead is the best option for families to help them cope with the disease. There are approximately one in seven-hundred and fifty people that have the diagnosis at any given time. MS is more common in temperate areas and unusual in tropical areas. It is extremely rare in Africans. MS is known...
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...Human digestive system In the human digestive system, the process of digestion has many stages, the first of which starts in the mouth (oral cavity). Digestion involves the breakdown of food into smaller and smaller components which can be absorbed and assimilated into the body. The secretion of saliva helps to produce a bolus which can be swallowed in the oesophagus to pass down into the stomach. Saliva also contains a catalytic enzyme called amylase which starts to act on food in the mouth. Digestion is helped by the mastication of food by the teeth and also by the muscular contractions of peristalsis. Gastric juice in the stomach is essential for the continuation of digestion as is the production of mucus in the stomach. Peristalsis is the rhythmic contraction of muscles that starts along the wall of the stomach. This initially results in the production of chyme which when fully broken down in the small intestine is absorbed into theblood. Most of the digestion of food takes place in the small intestine. Water and some minerals are reabsorbed back into the blood, in the colon of the large intestine. The waste products of digestion are defecated from the anus via the rectum. Digestive system Digestive system 17th century Persia Latin Systema digestorium Components of the digestive system[edit] Digestive system There are several organs and other components involved in the digestion of food and the largest structure of the digestive system is the gastrointestinal...
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