The short-term memory/long-term memory distinction If there is a difference between short- and long-term memory stores, there are two possible ways in which these stores may differ: in duration, and in capacity. A duration difference means that items in short-term storage decay from this sort of storage as a function of time. A capacity difference means that there is a limit in how many items short-term storage can hold. If there is only a limit in capacity, a number of items smaller than the capacity
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Energy Drinks: An Assessment of Their Market Size, Consumer Demographics, Ingredient Profile, Functionality, and Regulations in the United States M.A. Heckman, K. Sherry, and E. Gonzalez de Mejia ABSTRACT: The consumption of energy drinks is rapidly increasing, as demonstrated by their large market growth. The targeted demographic group is teenagers, young adults, 18 to 34 y old; although expansion into nontraditional markets is also occurring. It is claimed that energy drinks can offer an increased
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In vitro cytotoxic effects of Muntingia Calabura Linn. Fruits against human cancer cell lines. Introduction Muntingia calabura Linn is a plant that belongs to the Elaeocarpaceae family, commonly known as cherry tree. The tree bears small red fruits with enormous tiny yellow seeds. The fruits are so sweety and juicy, which attracts the people to eat. This plant has been used as the Peru traditional medicine in reducing the swell of the prostate gland and alleviating headaches and cold as well
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ANNUAL REVIEWS Further Quick links to online content Ann. Rev. PharmacoL ToxicoL Copyright © 1983 1983. 23:87-101 by Annual Reviews Inc. All rights reserved THE TREATMENT OF ACETAMINOPHEN Annu. Rev. Pharmacol. Toxicol. 1983.23:87-101. Downloaded from www.annualreviews.org by Queen Mary & Westfield on 03/14/11. For personal use only. POISONING L. F. Prescott and J. A. J. H Critchley Regional Poisoning Treatment Centre, and University Department of Therapeutics and
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Full Length Research paper Effects of feeding frequency on growth, feed efficiency and economic viability of rearing African catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell 1822) fingerlings and juveniles A. Z. Aderolu*, B. M. Seriki, A. L. Apatira and C. U. Ajaegbo Aquaculture Nutrition Unit, Department of Marine Sciences, University of Lagos, Akoka-Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria. Accepted 16 December, 2009 Feeding frequency effect on growth performance, feed utilization and economic viability of Clarias
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IDENTIFICATION OF STATINS IN RICE FERMENTED WITH MONASCUS SPECIES FROM THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Jude Carlo J. Muca1, Reigna S. Romero1, Ricardo R. Santos², Roberto Z. Yuseco3, Florence M. Blanco1, Lei Anne C. Carolino1, Engkhuan Chew1, Ericka Joy B. De Guzman1, Jordan Carlo S. Galang1, Jin-Gu Lee1, Lawrence Y. Maliwat1, Marixie Ann Q. Manarang1, Jeshua Caleb B. Miole1, Michael Henry B. Piano1, Lou Anthony S. Sico1, Mark Lester I. Tolenada1, Mellanie B. Victoria1 1 Medical Student, Angeles
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Fat and water Soluble Vitamins LaShonda Alexis SCI/241 September 07, 2013 Summer Groff Fat and water Soluble Vitamins Vitamins are a heterogeneous group of organic compounds essential for the growth and maintenance of animal life. The majority of vitamins are not synthesized by the animal body or at a rate sufficient to meet the animal needs. They are distinct from the major food nutrients (proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates) in that they are not chemically related to one another, are
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 General The micro-emulsion inks have a wide range of applications in industry. The ink used earlier for printing purposes contributes to pollution in environment. The pollution is by means of emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which are present in the form of an aliphatic solvent. Emission of VOCs from these solvents and their discharge in waste streams are quantifiable. For example a typical medium size cold – set web plant uses 40,000 kg per year
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Fitness and Nutrition Paper SCI/100 Fitness and Nutrition Paper Fitness and nutritional habits should be more regulated in the United States. American’s are becoming less healthy each year causing more obesity across the country. People are not as active, making poor eating choices, staying indoors more often and always on the run resulting in an unhealthy and less active society. Simply by changing our daily habits by encompassing healthy meal plans and exercise we can change this ongoing
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Nutrition and Fitness Lee Morgan SCI/100 April, 30 2012 Laura Ross Nutrition and Fitness Being more health conscious as of late, the ability to make better decisions as it pertains to food intake is becoming more repetitious. A healthy lifestyle is now part of the subconscious mind; eating less junk and more fruit, counting calories instead of counting the minutes to the next meal. Things were not always this way. Before marriage, visits to fast food restaurants were frequent; however, there
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