TASK 1 Comparing light and electron microscope Note:- A microscope is an instrument used for viewing a tiny object that cannot be seen with our naked eyes. The microscope is an important instrument found in the laboratory. We have two types of microscope. Light Microscope and Electron Microscope. The light Microscope is one which can be illuminated by light while an electron microscope is one which can be illuminated by electron. Electron microscope is expensive and not portable compared to the light
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One of the most crucial commercial fruit crops of the tropical and subtropical region of the world is, Guava (Psidium guajava L.) (Singh and Jain, 2007). Numerous countries of the World like Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Mexico, Brazil, USA include the commercial cultivation of Guava crop (Watson and Dallwitz, 2007). As compared to oranges, this fruit has high amount of citric acid, minerals and vitamins particularly vitamin C (Adrees et al., 2012). In Pakistan, Guava has the fourth highest
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Research suggests obesity in America is an epidemic because of people’s diet, lifestyle, and genetic inheritance. Obesity is a chronic disease that can and will seriously affect one’s health. Health professionals agree that obesity has now reached epidemic status in our country. Over one third of American adults are obese. Obesity also affects children and is more prevalent now than in previous years. And the numbers are increasing. Diet and nutrition play a major role in the United States epidemic
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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM? Identify the 2 major types of endocrine conditions and give examples of each OVERALL FUNCTION OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM FUNCTIONS OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Water balance Uterine contractions & milk release Growth, metabolism, & tissue maturation Ion regulation Heart rate & blood pressure regulation Blood glucose control Immune system regulation Reproductive functions control REGULATION OF EFFECTORS TO MAINTAIN HOMEOSTASIS 1 HORMONES Comes from the
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The Grindylows that inhabit the Black Lake has developed different mechanisms to survive the conditions in their environment. Through careful observation we have compiled the most likely combination of physiological adaptations for the Grindylows to thrive in their habitat. In order to survive in the conditions of the Black Lake, the Grindylow faces multiple challenges. Primarily, their living condition can be categorized into three phases; summer day, summer night and winter. During the summer
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Final Exam: Endocrine system case studies UNIT XI: Endocrine Function, Metabolism, and Nutrition Case Studies Case 1 B.J. is a 54-year-old attorney who for several months has been experiencing generalized headaches that have responded poorly to nonnarcotic analgesics. He is also experiencing visual disturbances including blurred vision and double vision. On questioning, B.J. reports that he has gained 20 pounds over 2 years despite no change in activity or eating patterns. About his weight
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endocrine system • Weighs less than an ounce • Produce hormones –triiodothyronine (T-3) & thyroxine (T-4) – these hormones maintain rate at which body uses fats and carbohydrates, control body temperature, influence heart rate protein production regulation • Hormones produced coordinate several body activities from digestion to metabolism to reproduction. • Rate at which they are released is controlled by pituitary gland. What is Hashimoto’s Disease • Autoimmune disorder in which immune system
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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION We are what we eat! It's all very well claiming that you eat freshly-cooked meat and vegetables. But how is it cooked? Eating fried food, however recently it was picked, dug up, caught or slaughtered, isn't exactly the healthiest way of dining. Especially if was exposed to chemicals while it was growing, or being reared. Eating healthy is not just about having a salad in fact it is a field of a multi-disciplined culinary arts. The most important factor about a
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lifenurses on Monday, 4 January 2010 2 Comments Nursing care plans for Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which the level of blood glucose is persistently raised above the normal range. Diabetes mellitus is a syndrome with disordered metabolism and inappropriate hyperglycemia due to either a deficiency of insulin secretion or to a combination of insulin resistance and inadequate insulin secretion to compensate. Diabetes mellitus occurs in two primary forms: type 1, characterized by absolute
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providing the right amounts of essential vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and other elements, a teen eating plan must offer consistent and controlled energy and nutrients from healthy foods. Whole grains and low-fat protein and dairy foods satisfy critical needs for iron, protein and calcium, while vegetables and fruits provide the remainder of broad vitamin and mineral nutrition that supports a healthy metabolism. The labels on food packages disclose the nutrient contents per
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