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Introduction: Limonene is a terpene that can be isolated from orange peels almost 100% in the (R)-(+)-limonene form. The essential oil from the orange peel belongs to terpenes, which are compounds that are made up of two or more five carbon units, named isoprene.1 The limonene is a monoterpene, which means it is made up of two isoprene units. Natural products are related compounds formally derived from isoprene units are terpenoids.3 The skeleton of terpenoids may differ from strict additivity…

the quality of care (Potter & Perry, 1010). A lack of adequate nutrition reduces the body’s immune system and impairs wound healing. (Potter & Perry, 405). Downward trends demonstrate serious reduction in nutritional reserves. (Potter & Perry, 496). A nutritional diet and fluid balance reduces the risk of infection and is essential for a patient with nutritional imbalance. (Potter & Perry, 407). This resident gets frequent skin tears, therefore, calories are important. Calories…

Reyna Newby English 1A 9/13/5 Who 's to Blame? Who 's to blame for this obesity epidemic, food manufacturers or the consumers themselves? In discussions of obesity in America, one controversial issue has been the question of who 's to blame for the high percentage of obese children and adults in America. On one hand, Zinczenko argues that food manufacturers are to blame for the high percentage of obesity in America. On the other hand, Balko contends that a person’s health should be…

Industrial Melanism of Biston Betularia or the Peppered Moth in England has been a textbook example of natural selection since it was first noticed. Before the industrial revolution the peppered moth was most commonly found in the light colored Typica variety. During the industrial revolution there was a significant rise in the dark Carbonaria form and a slight rise in the intermediate Insularia form. Beginning in 1970 the Typica variety has been rising in frequency again. Carbonaria went from…

To fully understand Sophocles’ play, the context must be explained. Oedipus the King takes place in mythological ancient Greece. In the city of Thebes, the events of this play happen all in a single day. In front of the Palace of Thebes, the people of this day are experiencing a famine in the land. An oracle tells that this famine is present because the murderer of the old king, Laius, has not been found and subsequently punished. In this age, it is important to note that the people of ancient…

An interesting finding from their study was that gender plays a role in how children could potentially feel about cohabitation and marriage when their mothers raise their children in either family setting. This was referred to when the text stated, “An important gender difference appeared in the relationship between mother’s attitudes and their children’s cohabitation behavior: Mother’s attitudes have more influence on their daughters’ cohabitation behavior than on their son’s behavior, and…

Gothic literature originated in the 19th century and was a branch of the larger Romantic Movement. Like the Romantics, Gothic writers embraced the sublime nature and endeavored to evoke deep emotions in their readers. However, their motives were manifested in a fascination with the exotic and eerie human nature and the effects of guilt, evil, isolation and terror on a human being. Authors exploit isolated and grotesque settings, supernatural beings and events, combines romance and horror as well…

Animal deaths, especially from anthropogenic causes, are valuable indicators of ecological and conservation problems that span a particular population (Collins 2011). Deer mortalities are no exception to this rule of thumb, as deer-vehicle collisions (DVCs) are a growing problem in the US and reflect the displacement of deer populations. Over 1 million DVCs occur in the US annually and result in the loss of human life, human injury, and considerable financial costs resulting from the vehicle…

Mr. Chiu was a man enjoying his vacation before he unfairly was chosen as a target to manipulate. “Comrade Policeman, your duty is to keep order, but you purposely tortured us common citizens. Why violate the laws you are supposed to enforce” (Jin 496)? Mr. Chiu was imprisoned for questioning the policeman throwing tea at him. He was undoubtedly falsely imprisoned by a corrupt policeman, and was denied his rights. He was told he’d be released if he wrote an apology that states he is sorry for…

A plethora of people value trust over many other qualities in a relationship, but that confidence can be easily broken. Human beings have a tendency to believe lies more often than they actually accept the truth. Winston Churchill said, “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” As seen in Othello: The Moor of Venice by William Shakespeare, Iago’s lies spread throughout Othello’s world, and it is too late for the truth to overcome the deception. The…