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The Ear And Hearing Loss
Number of Words: 1113 / Number of Pages: 5
... parts ofd the ear are only present in amphibians and
mammals, but the inner ear is present in all vertebrates.
The ear can hear in several different ways. They are volume, pitch, and
tone. Pitch is related to the frequency of the sound wave. The volume depends
on the amplitude or intensity of the sound wave. The greater the frequency, the
higher the pitch. Humans can hear about 30 and 20,000 waves or cycles per
second. High pitch sounds produce more of a trebly sound, while low pitch
sounds produce a rumbling bass sound.
When a person loses these abilities to comprehend sound, it is referred ...
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Euthanasia
Number of Words: 575 / Number of Pages: 3
... aftermath can involve considerable pain. In many
such cases, the patient will die whether or not the treatments are
performed. In some cases, however, the principle of mercy may also demand
withholding treatment that could extend the patient's life if the treatment
is itself painful or discomfort. The principle of mercy may also demand
letting die in a still stronger sense. Under its second component, the
principle asserts a duty to act to end suffering that is already occurring.
Medicine already honours this duty through its various techniques. Ending
the pain, though with it the life, may be acco ...
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Euthanasia And The Moral Right To Die
Number of Words: 1161 / Number of Pages: 5
... terminally ill friend Jack, forces us to ask why a dying dog is entitled to more humane treatment than a human in the same condition.
Finding a humane and sensible approach to treating the terminally ill has become a hotly debated topic in recent years. One approach to this problem is euthanasia, which by definition mean "a painless death, a mercy killing"(Webster's 190). In other words, euthanasia is causing the death of someone who is already dying and in such pain that their continued existence will only produce continued unbearable suffering. There are two forms of euthanasia, passive and active. ...
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
Number of Words: 1047 / Number of Pages: 4
... recovered from the depression.
Today light therapy is the most commonly used method in treating SAD.
The two hormones that are affected by the sunlight, and are thought to be
the cause of SAD, are melatonin and serotonin. Both of these chemicals “are
influenced by photoperiodism, the earth’s daily dark-light cycle” (Wurtman 1989).
Melatonin is the chemical that effects mood and energy levels. In the human
body melatonin is at its highest at night and is lowest in the day. There has
been a study done to see if sunlight has a direct effect on suppressing
melatonin. It is known that melatonin ...
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Acupuncture
Number of Words: 472 / Number of Pages: 2
... does not always only involve needles. They may
also use other methods such as moxibustion, cupping, electronic stimulation,
magneotherapy and various types of massage. There are also many different
styles of acupuncture practiced all over the world.
There are many things to consider when choosing an acupuncturist.
Acupuncture is a licensed and regulated healthcare profession in about half the
states in the United States. There are many acupuncture practices which are not
certified, so when choosing one some research is required. If you get
acupuncture usually between five to fifteen sessions ...
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Philosophy - Abortion Rectitude
Number of Words: 2839 / Number of Pages: 11
... each
individual has the ability to decide for themselves what is morally
acceptable. It is because of this decision that our American culture
intensely debates issues of morality such as abortion. The debate over
abortion pits the rights to life of an unborn fetus against the rights of
rational women who want to control what happens to their own body. Does
the termination of a pregnancy deprive a human of their right to life?
Should our government be allowed the power to regulate what a woman can and
cannot do with her own body? These are two of the questions which will be
deliberated over through ...
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Aspartame And Olestra: Will We Buy The Bull?
Number of Words: 1175 / Number of Pages: 5
... foods that taste nothing like the real thing,
or pass. Sure, a man with a heart disease will not be able to eat a steak,
but maybe he will be allowed to eat the French fries to go with it if they
are prepared with Olean (Olestra). Olean is a fat derivative that
chemically resembles real fat, with the exception that is much bigger,
cannot be absorbed by the organism and therefore, passes right through the
digestive tract. It will also give a sense of normality to a diabetic when
they want to have a chocolate bar. Sure, special chocolates are available,
as well as carob bar, but these substitutes tas ...
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The Fabry Disease
Number of Words: 331 / Number of Pages: 2
... glycolipids. These deposits are also found in the heart, muscles, renal
tubules and glomeruli, central nervous system, spleen, liver, bone marrow, lymph
nodes and cornea. Retarded growth, delayed puberty and ocular abnormalities are
also common symptoms. These symptoms are mostly fond in males because they
display full-blown syndrome, while females displays a partial form.
Diagnosis
They firsts take a urine sample, which is the first place where they
would find anything. Then they would take a blood, bone marrow and
ophthalmologic examination. Prenatal diagnosis by way of Amniocentesis or ...
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Suicide - Is Suicide Wrong?
Number of Words: 553 / Number of Pages: 3
... act of suicide. I talked to both
my parents and asked them what they would do in this situation. My mom felt
that it was wrong to commit suicide in this case because the Jews didn't
even try to put up a fight. As she put it, "Even if the Jews did lose,
their lives may have been spared." My dad felt that suicide was the best
thing to do given the circumstances
In the Bible, Mark 14:32-42 deals with Jesus willfully being arrested
and killed. Jesus knew that he would be killed, but he still accepted his
fate. My dad feels that his actions were acceptable because he was trying
to prove a point. My dad ...
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Profile Of The Simon Fraser Health Region
Number of Words: 307 / Number of Pages: 2
... Meadows (local health area 42) which includes Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. The SFHR serves a region of 350,000 hectares and services a population base of 460,000 in 1996 figures. The Region has experienced considerable growth in population as a preferred suburban community located 10-50km from Vancouver Centre.
At the conclusion of this transition period the Simon Fraser Health Region will be responsible for all Ministry of Health grants to all agencies, affiliated facilities and contracted facilities/care suppliers. This broad continuum of services will include direct responsibility for acute ...
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