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    occurs slowly. Moreover, differences in the client hydration can affect the accuracy of the results. (1144-1146) Biochemical (laboratory) data – Laboratory test such as serum protein, urinary urea nitrogen, creatinine, and total lymphocyte count can provide objective data about the nutrition, however, no specific test can determine the risk or degree of a nutritional problem. Serum protein is an estimate of the protein stored in the visceral, these tests include the hemoglobin, albumin, transferrin, and the total iron-binding capacity. Decrease hemoglobin levels could occur as a result of low iron deficiency anemia but, the results should be evaluated carefully, because excessive blood loss, and diseases such as GI cancer can also decrease hemoglobin levels. Albumin concentration changes slowly and accounts for over 50 % of the total serum protein. Low serum albumin level indicates prolonged protein depletion rather than acute changes. Again the results should be evaluated carefully because other conditions such as altered liver function and hydration can alter the results. Transferrin has a shorter half-life and responds more quickly to protein depletion; it binds to and carry iron from the intestine through serum. A total iron binding capacity (TIBC) can determine the amount of iron in the blood that transferrin can bind. Decreased transferrin level can occur from protein loss, iron deficiency, pregnancy, hepatitis, or liver dysfunctions. Prealbumin, thyroxine-binding, or…

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    they found it easier to understand and discover just how the auroras worked. “When a major solar storm buffets Earth 's magnetic field, it causes some parts of this field to rearrange itself, like rubber bands pulled to their breaking point. This releases energy that causes powerful currents of particles to flow from distant parts of the magnetic field, into the atmosphere(Odenwald).” Dr. Stein Odenwald also states, “Once they reach a charged layer of the atmosphere called the ionosphere, they…

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    The earth’s atmosphere came from gases released by volcanoes on the planet. It contained these three main gasses, CH4 (Methane), Co2 (carbon dioxide) and NH3 (ammonia). The Carbon dioxide fed the plants. These plants then produced oxygen which is a process which continues today. The same applies to NH3 (ammonia) which fungi’s take in then producing one of the main gases which makes up our atmosphere today N (Nitrogen). The atmosphere today made up of the main gasses N2 (78%) O2 (21%) Co2 (0.04%)…

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