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Buffer Systems in the Body, 2008.
An examination of how the buffer systems in the human body maintain normal pH.
1,430 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains the buffer systems in the human body. It specifically focuses on the role of the buffer systems in maintaining proper body pH. The paper explains the effect on the bodily systems if changes occur to shift the balance of acid-base systems to a range that is out of the norm. The paper looks at various cations and ions in the body and their function.
Table of Contents:
Changes in pH
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
Chlorine
Hydrogen
Oxygen
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"Buffers and buffer reactions are one of the most important reactions in the human body. The body has a limited tolerance for changes in pH. The ability to maintain proper pH can present as a primary cause of concern, or it can represent a secondary complication. The most common problem associated with pH shifts are heart arrythmias and pulmonary problems. The six chemicals discussed in this research are the most important ones for maintenance of proper pH. However, there are many others that play a minor role. Understanding how the body maintains homeostasis is one of the most important concepts that any medical professional can know."
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Body Image, Body Health and Pathology, 2005.
An overview of eating disorders and anorexia and their seriousness.
5,322 words (approx. 21.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 131.95
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This is a detailed paper about eating disorders and anorexia. The paper describes the symptoms, the segment of the population most affected by eating disorders, the physical problems prolonged eating disorders can cause and some the environmental, physiological and psychological conditions that might predispose some to developing an eating disorder. The paper also explains that there are far more women with eating disorders than men and points out that this is an important factor in determining the causes of eating disorders. Additionally, the paper discusses treatment methods and prevention programs.
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"Eating disorders and anorexia are becoming more commonplace today, and this is true particularly of young women, although older people and men sometimes also suffer from them. It is important to look at this issue as it relates to body image and how one feels about one's body, but also important to see it in the light of the way that one trusts oneself and others, and the hope for the future that is sometimes absent from the lives of these individuals. Such problems as depression can often play a large role in whether someone has problems with body image and eating disorders."
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Immune System Response, 2006.
This paper describes the human body's immune system, focusing on the response to allergens.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper begins with the presentation of a flowchart highlighting the body's immune system response at the cellular level incorporating both the cell mediated and humoral immune systems. Following this, a discussion of the immune system's response to the presence of an allergen is discussed and how allergy treatments affect the immune system response.
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"The human body has two main components to its immune system: the Cell Mediated Response and the Humoral Response. While both are unique responses of the immune system, there is strong interplay between the two. The following flowchart will present the immune system's response to attack. The presence of an allergen is not generally a life-threatening situation requiring a full immunological response, however, that is often exactly what happens. The following section will discuss the various components of the immune system that are involved in an allergic response and how treatment of allergies affects the immune system. In response to an allergen, the immune system mounts a defense. There is dispute in the medical community whether an allergen is actually a foreign substance or not (Dr. Danielle West, personal communication, January 17, 2006) however the key is how the immune system reacts to"
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Immune System, 2006.
An overview of the body's immune system, its purpose and how it functions.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that the immune system generates numerous unusual kinds of immune reactions. For example, the body annihilates eukaryotic cells having or bearing foreign cell-surface antigens. These include cancer cells, whose cell-surface antigens are distorted when a normal cell is genetically changed into a cancer cell. The antigen-bearing cell may be eaten by macrophages or killed by killer cells, which are specialized to destroy abnormal body cells. The paper examines how the immune system functions, looking at physiological processes such as cellular immunity and humoral immunity.
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"Humoral immunity is best explained as if the virus has not yet invaded a body cell, it may be surfaced by antibody molecules that may have been secreted into the body fluids by B cells. The virus-antibody is then eaten and destroyed by a phagocyte."
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The Lymphatic System, 2004.
An overview of how the lymphatic system functions and how the body's immune system works.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper answers a number of questions about the lymphatic system and the immune system. The paper includes technical descriptions of both systems and discusses their anatomical and physiological features.
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"The lymphatic system is a one-way system because it functions to return excess tissue fluid to the circulation. It only flows in one direction. The blood vascular system is a two-way system because it brings oxygen and nutrients to the tissues via the arteries and takes carbon dioxide and waste products away from the tissues via the veins. Lymphatic vessels resemble veins in that they have thin walls and they have valves to prevent back flow. Lymphatic capillaries differ from blood capillaries in that they begin in the..."
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Eating Disorders and The Relationship Between Self and Body, 1995.
An exploration of eating disorders in relationship to a negative body image and a negative relationship to the body in which the individual disowns the body, struggles with it and generally exists in a split state in which self and body are in opposition.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 16 sources, $ 135.95
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"Eating Disorders
The intention in this paper is to explore eating disorders in terms of their relationship to a negative body image and a negative relationship to the body in which the individual disowns the body, struggles with it, and generally exists in a split state in which self and body are seen to be in opposition.
There is considerable research available about both the causes of eating disorders and the way in which society views individuals who are overweight. In addition, there have been many discussions of the way in which the society's premium on thinness and a childlike body contributes to anorexia nervosa in different populations, particularly adolescent girls.
What has not been explored in such detail is the way in which eating disorders ..."
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Sensory Systems, 2006.
A review of our body's visual sensory system.
1,608 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 52.95
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This paper takes a look at the functioning of our visual sensory system. According to the paper, the systems involved in visual processing are constantly being bombarded with various stimuli. The paper goes on to discuss how several factors influence the process of visual information, including visual masking, spatial location and color of stimuli, the manner in which stimuli are grouped, as well as expectation of the presentation of visual stimuli.
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"The actual pathways on which spatial information and feature information, such as color, travel from the eye to the brain may be separate but parallel (Grabbe & Pratt, 2004). This would mean that there is a fundamental anatomical and functional difference in the way these types of information are processes. Furthermore, "selection happens by differential activation (excitation, inhibition, or both), of certain representations (not necessarily location representations) (Grabbe & Pratt, 2004)". What are the specific anatomical areas responsible for spatial and nonspatial information? Spatial information is routed into posterior parietal areas, while nonspatial information is directed into inferior temporal cortical areas."
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Self-Esteem and Body Image, 2005.
This paper is a complete research project including an extensive bibliography, studying the relationship of body image and self-esteem of girls and boys, ages 9 and 10, from Glasgow, England.
7,685 words (approx. 30.7 pages), 55 sources, APA, $ 167.95
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This paper explains that the intention of this study was to determine how early in their lives children, especially girls, are influenced by the media concerning their body image;and if that influence has any profound or pronounced effect, if the exposure begins during the pre-pubescent period. The author used (1) a self-assessment questionnaire of girls and boys, ages 9 and 10, from two different schools administered by the classroom teacher during regular class sections coupled with (2) the teacher's assessment of the child's self-esteem. This paper concludes that, more significantly with girls than with boys, weight and body image are inextricably linked as early as age nine with children already incorporated concerns of attractiveness as powerful indicators of how these children evaluate their own self-esteem. Tables.
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Introduction
Media influence
Other Influences on Body Image and Self-Esteem in Girls
Taking Objectification a Step Further
The Effect of Body Image in Adolescence
Factors Suggesting the Need for Child-Centred Body-Image/Self-Esteem Studies
Rationale
Hypotheses
Methods
Social Comparisons to Models and Peers
Body Image Satisfaction
Body Mass Index
Results
Relationships between Body Dissatisfaction and Reported Social Comparison
Correlations Between Body Dissatisfaction and Social Comparisons to Models and Peers by Gender
Multiple Regressions of Body Dissatisfaction on BMI, Grade, and
Attractiveness Attributes by Gender
Means and Standard Deviations for Social Comparison to Models and Same-Sex Peers by Gender
Teacher Assessments of Self-Esteem
Discussion
Conclusion
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"Because of the ages of the children in the study, it was decided that the best way to assess self-esteem would be to interview the teachers of the children concerning which children suffered from low self-esteem, and then correlate their answers with those of the children. An almost 100 percent correlation was found among girls between higher weights and low self-esteem. For boys, the correlation between body shape was stronger than the correlation with weight per se. It is easy to conclude, therefore, that "Whether or not they are too heavy, females who see themselves as overweight show decreased satisfaction with their bodies, reduced levels of self-esteem, and lowered psychosocial well-being, as compared with males, in general, and with females who do not consider themselves overweight.""
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Alcohol and the Body, 2000.
A research proposal to define the effects that excessive alcohol consumption has on body fat and body composition.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 15 sources, $ 95.95
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"Introduction
Over the years, attempts have been made to define the contribution of excessive alcohol consumption to changes in body composition and body fat content. There is no doubt that excessive alcohol consumption leads to destruction of the liver, and thus associated body composition changes, and that many alcoholics appear undernourished, as they drink rather than eat, but the actual contributions of alcohol intake to body composition and body fat have been poorly studied. In the next section, some of the studies on the affect of alcohol on body fat and body composition will be examined. A proposed study to define the effects of excessive alcohol consumption on changes in body fat and body composition will be outlined. Knowing how alcohol affects body composition may give clinicians a clue as to..."
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Reptile Systems, 2005.
This paper discusses the nervous and digestive systems of reptiles.
905 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper examines the nervous and digestive systems of reptiles, emphasizing their main characteristics and briefly compare them to the nervous and digestive systems at other vertebrates including humans. The author points out that the anatomical characteristics of the reptile's nervous system, such as the position of the brain or the spinal cord, resemble closely those of the human and higher vertebrates; the reptilian nervous system has developed to provide the best adaptation of the reptiles' necessities, with emphasis on sight, smell and motor functions. The paper relates that birds and reptiles are the only vertebrates to have the cloacae chamber, the removal system of the body, is where the faeces is discharged; the urodaeum receives the urogenital tract ducts and the proctodaeum acts as a common collecting area prior to evacuation.
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"As such, the reptilian nervous system is formed of two different components: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The central nervous system is composed of the brain and the spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system is composed of all nervous tissues and structures that do not actually belong to the CNS. As at other vertebrates, the brain, constituent part of the central nervous system, is protected by the skull. The bones forming the skull similarly have names such as parietal and occipital, which also form the human skull, for example."
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The Body of Christ, 2001.
A detailed analysis of the symbolism of the body of Christ during the crucifixion and how this impacted conceptions of the human body and religion.
2,685 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 11 sources, $ 80.95
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A detailed analysis of the crucifixion of Christ. The author concentrates on the symbolism of the body of Christ during the crucifixion. It also looks at the importance and meaning that this created for the understanding and the conception of the human body during this time (in art and literature) and later on for the Christian religion and faith.
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"The symbolism of the body of Christ during the passion was the most influential and striking image during our later Medieval to the early modern period. The pain and wracking influence of the passion was so engrained on each person, through art, and through the constant images of crucifixion and pain that they viewed from day to day. This body held so much symbolism, each nook and cranny, and the importance of every wound. Because of this the manner in which the body of Christ is represented in art and literature is vitally important to understanding the conception of the human body during this time and the conception of the religion of these people."
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Descartes' Body-Mind Dualism, 2008.
A look at Rene Descartes' theory of body-mind dualism.
1,720 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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The paper discusses Rene Descartes' belief about the dualism of mind and body in which Descartes states that the mind and body can exist and function independently from each other.. The writer of the paper first looks at Descartes' four categories of explanations for his body-mind dualism arguments and then explains why he believes that, regardless of the multitude of forces brought in favor of the body - mind dualism, one cannot correctly state that body and mind can function on their own.
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Dualism of Mind and Body
Support of Mind - Body Dualism
Personal Belief
Conclusions
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"Rene Descartes is regarded as one of the greatest minds humanity has ever mastered. Born in France, he became specialized in several subjects, such as theology, philosophy, literature, mathematics, law or medicine. A firm sustainer of the sciences, Descartes believed that everything surrounding him could be explained as a combination of mathematics and another subject. "Descartes, who was convinced that science and mathematics could be used to explain everything in nature, was the first to describe the physical universe in terms of matter and motion, seeing the universe a as giant mathematically designed engine." "
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Augmentative and Alternative Communications Systems, 2007.
This paper discusses the benefits of augmentative and alternative communications (AAC) systems.
1,337 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper discusses how augmentative and alternative communications systems have dramatically impacted and enhanced the ability of impaired individuals to function and communicate. The paper describes how these systems replace or augment speech by use of gesture and body language, manual signs, handwriting and communication aids. The paper relates the history and development of AAC systems and focuses on the ways they help those children who cannot verbally communicate.
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"Although the majority of individuals take their ability to verbally communicate for granted, this is a disability that millions of individuals suffer from. Individuals with severe communication disorders do not have the luxury of being able to clearly and succinctly communicate with others through speech. This problem has been a persistent one within society and that has only recently been greatly helped by the creation of tools for those with communication disorders."
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The Body and Western Christendom, 2007.
A discussion of the symbolic significance of the body for the societies of Western Christendom during the Medieval period.
2,014 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper looks at the significance of both the male and the female body to the societies of Western Christendom during the Medieval period. It discusses the body through the various stages of youth, manhood and womanhood, old age and finally death. It examines the medieval understanding and view of natural biological processes such as menstruation. The paper examines the medieval view of the 'eastern' man and discusses the views of emissions of the body, such as the body's smell and noise, with particular attention being paid to laughter. It also looks at the way that bodies are dressed and the use of perfume.
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"The body was highly significant in the societies of western Christendom during the medieval period and was "central to the process of social classification according to categories of age, health, purity...which were regulated through constructed categories such as stigma and gender". However, whilst ecclesiastical influence was total over all aspects of the body and its behaviour, the enforcement of canonical law must not be overstated, due to the obvious difficulties in policing such infractions of laws on sex and nocturnal habits. The church was also not as morally rigid as has been assumed by many, and in fact during the medieval period in western Christendom, the church deemed that it was preferable to tolerate "behaviour that they disapproved of but that they perceived might meet some wider social need", with such behaviour including prostitution, some kinds of extra marital sex and other casual sexual liaisons."
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"Body Work", 2002.
Examination of Debra Gimlin's book "Body Work" which is an in-depth exploration of American women's relationships with their bodies.
982 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper shows how the author agues that women do not engage in body work (activities like exercise and plastic surgery) in order to conform to a paternalistic, and unrealistic view of beauty that is perpetrated by the popular media. Instead, Gimlin gives the empowering argument that women engage in body work in order to nurture a relationship between the body and self-identity.
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"In "Body Work", Gimlin examines a series of mini-ethnographies in her attempt to understand the complex relationships that American women have with their bodies and their self-identities. She examines four main sites, in collecting research for her book. Gimlin conducted in-depth research and extensive interviews at each location. Gimlin explores a beauty salon, an aerobics class, a plastic surgery clinic, and the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA), a political and social organization designed to empower overweight women."
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