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Receptors Essays and Term Papers
Legalization Of MarijuanaThere are several reasons to legalize marijuana. Marijuana is a
drug that comes from the plant Cannabis sativa. When you smoke marijuana,
the chemical tetrahydrocannabinol goes into your brain and makes you
feel “high”. That is why it is classified as a minor psychedelic. It
does not produce a ...
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Reality - What It Is And How It WorksImagine being able to point into the sky and fly. Or perhaps walk through space and connect molecules together. These are some of the dreams that have come with the invention of virtual reality. With the introduction of computers, numerous applications have been enhanced or created. The newest ...
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Endocrine DisruptionThe endocrine system is very dynamic and has ties to most, if not all of the other major systems of the body. It is responsible for production of hormones and the regulation of them as well. These hormones act as chemical messengers within the body. Through several differing mechanisms, they ...
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The Ear And Hearing LossThe ear is the organ of hearing and balance in vertebrates. The ear
converts sound waves in the air, to nerve impulses which are sent to the brain,
where the brain interprets them as sounds instead of vibrations. The innermost
part of the ear maintains equilibrium or balance. The vestibular ...
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Treating AnaphylaxixResearch Paper Paramedic Procedures I - Fall 1996 11/3/96
In the emergency setting, anaphylaxis is a dangerous, life threatening condition
that must be treated in an aggressive and timely fashion. Anaphylaxis is a
condition related to acute allergic reactions. Following the body's exposure ...
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The Cystic Fibrosis GeneIntroduction:
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited autosomal recessive disease that exerts its
main effects on the digestive system and the lungs. This disease is the
most common genetic disorder among Caucasians. Cystic fibrosis affects
about one in 2,500 people, with one in twenty five being a ...
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Causes Of SchizophrenizSchizophrenia is one of our most important public health problems. It is a common, tragic, and devastating mental illness that typically strikes young people just when they are maturing into adulthood. Once it strikes, morbidity is high (60 percent of patients are receiving disability benefits ...
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Schizophrenia, an often misunderstood disease, is usually interpreted by those not familiar with it as Multiple Personality Disorder, but this is not so. While a person afflicted with may also suffer from multiple personality disorder, it is not the rule of thumb. Unfortunately, due to lack of support from ...
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Nuclear EnergyThe Earth’s natural resources are being used up at an extreme rate. As these resources lessen, people must seek alternative sources to generate electricity for heat and light. The only practical solution for the energy is nuclear power. Nuclear power however, is not as safe as burning coal, gas ...
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Tourette's DisorderTourette Syndrome And Other Tic Disorders
Definitions of Tic Disorders
Differential Diagnosis
Symptomatology
Associated Behaviors and Cognitive Difficulties
Etiology
Stimulant Medications
Epidemiology and Genetics
Non-Genetic ...
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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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AIDS(acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a disease caused by a
virus- HIV (human immunodiciency virus). The first cases in this country came to
light in the early eighties. Although the origins of remains uncertain it
is thought to have emerged decades ago in sub-Saharan Africa. There is ...
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The DogDomestic dog, carnivorous mammal, generally considered the first domesticated
animal. The domesticated dog has coexisted with human beings as a working
partner and household pet in all eras and cultures since the days of the cave
dwellers. It is generally believed that the direct ancestor of the ...
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Paul EhrlichThe German bacteriologist made important advances to the world of medicine. He is best remembered for his development of the arsenic compound number 606, which was used as a treatment of syphilis. As a Nobel Prize Winner and an honored scientist, fellow scientists and doctors praise for his ...
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Tourett’s Syndrome(TS) was first described over a hundred years ago by a French neurologist by the name of George Gilles de la Tourette (“Faqs About TS” 1). Tourette Syndrome is a condition that affects roughly 200, 000 people in the United States (Bower 133). In this research paper I will describe Tourette ...
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Ebola Virus 4Ebola virus, a member of the Filoviridae, burst from obscurity with spectacular outbreaks of severe, haemorrhagic fever. It was first associated with an outbreak of 318 cases and a case-fatality rate of 90% in Zaire and caused 150 deaths among 250 cases in Sudan. Smaller outbreaks continue to ...
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BarbituatesBarbiturate. Now where would you think of a name like that? Legend has it that this drug was derived when a 29 year old research assistant, Adolph von Baeyer, was working in his Belgian laboratory in 1863 when he took the condensation of malonic acid and combined it with Urea. Von Baeyer went ...
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Oxycontin (Oxycodone)Oxycodone is a drug in a class of medications called opiate analgesics. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. It is prescribed by doctors to treat severe pain, but it used to be prescribed in small doses to treat diarrhea. Oxycontin is a single ingredient ...
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A Detailed Explanation of GynecomastiaWhat is Gynecomastia?
Definition
Gynecomastia is a common disease of the male breast where there is a benign glandular enlargement of that breast at some time in the male's life. It usually consists of the appearance of a flat pad of glandular tissue beneath a nipple which becomes tender at ...
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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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