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The Lymphatic System
Number of pages: 2 | Number of words: 487.... are not tightly joined. Filament
anchor the endothelium cells so they can expand. Pathogens can spread through
the body through the lymphatic stream.
There are many cells in the lymphoid tissue. One type is lymphocytes,
which are reffered to often as T or B cells. Plasma cells are antibody-producing
offspring of B cells. Macrophages are phagocytes that help out with immunity.
Reticular cells are cells that form the lymphoid tissue stroma. Thes cells are
very important parts of the immune system.
The Lymphatic System also contains tissues. The tissue of the Lympha .....
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Euthanasia: People Should Have The Right To Choose
Number of pages: 4 | Number of words: 874.... no reason to keep them alive. The only way
to end their physical life is by euthanasia. The question is whether to do
this by way of active euthanasia or passive euthanasia. Many are against
active euthanasia because in this case you actually kill the person rather
than letting them die. But both methods are used for the same end which is
to end someone's life without further pain for the patient as well as for
the family. The only choice to make after this fact is established is
which of these means better carries out the end. James Rachels, a
philosophy professor, says .....
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Alcoholism: Symptoms, Causes, And Effects
Number of pages: 4 | Number of words: 947.... 175).
"Because time and amount of drinking are uncontrollable, the
alcoholics is likely to engage in such behaviors as [1] breaking family
commitments, both major and minor; [2] spending more money than planned; [3]
drinking while intoxicated and getting arrested; [4] making inappropriate
remarks to friends, family, and co-workers; [5] arguing, fighting and other
anti-social actions. The alcoholic would probably neither do such things, nor
approve of them in others unless he was drinking" (Johnson 203).
The cause of alcoholism is a combination of biological, psychologica .....
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Magnetic Therapy
Number of pages: 4 | Number of words: 1010.... of this capability, they would also be able to leach diseases from the body. However, Paracelsus was also very aware of the tendency the human mind has in playing a role in the healing process:
"The spirit of the master, the imagination is the instrument, the body is the plastic material. The moral atmosphere surrounding the patient can have a strong influence on the course of the disease. It is not a curse or a blessing that works, but the idea. The imagination produces the effect" (Livingston, p. 25).
This role imagination plays, known as the placebo effect, is a true th .....
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Marajuana: Effects And After Effects
Number of pages: 2 | Number of words: 495.... the early stages of
intoxication and sleepy or stuporous is in the later stages. Forgetfulness in
conversation, inflammation in the whites of the eyes and the pupils unlikely to
be dilated are in the la
It is still undetermined whether light doses of marijuana has long term
effect. Some short term effects are; it causes a higher heart rate, reddened
eyes, clumsiness, and blunt reflexes.
The physical effects of marijuana use, particularly on developing
adolescents, can be acute. The emotional development of adolescent users may be
interrupted. Scientists feel .....
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Mononucleosis
Number of pages: 3 | Number of words: 633.... them to enter cells. Viruses are
unable to multiple outside of cells. Mono is found in the DNA in the body.
Another name for mononucleosis is glandular fever because of the fever and
swelling of the lymph nodes throughout the body. What causes mononucleosis is
the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is like herpes. The herpes virus also
causes some cases of mono and other diseases. Mono usually occurs in adults 15
to 30 years old, but is known to appear at any age.
Mono symptoms include fever, chills, fatigue, malaise, sore throat,
head-aches, swelling of the lymph nodes (no .....
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Narcissism: Psychological Theories And Therapeutic Interventions In The Narcissistic Disorders
Number of pages: 16 | Number of words: 4322.... of asserting his or her
own sense of adequacy, the narcissist seeks to be admired by others. However,
the narcissist"s extremely fragile sense of self worth does not allow him or
her to risk any criticism. Therefore, meaningful emotional interactions with
others are avoided. By simultaneously seeking the admiration of others and
keeping them at a distance the narcissist is usually able to maintain the
illusion of grandiosity no matter how people respond. Thus, when people praise
the narcissist his or her grandiosity will increase, but when criticized the
grandiosity w .....
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Smoking Tobacco
Number of pages: 1 | Number of words: 213.... dangerous. Millions of people around the globe want to quit smoking for
medical reasons such as having already two heart-valve replacement surgeries.
Wht did some people do to quit smoking? Some people substituted eating ice-cream
for smoking.
Why is smoking a very popular habit? The reason is you can get them
anywhere. All the stores are selling cigaretes. You don't even need an
identification card to identify your age if you want legal! Almost anyone can
buy them! Yes, the are legal! Nowadays, even middle high school students are
already smoking, and willl even lead .....
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