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bacteriophage which is 200nm in length and 80-100nm wide. The bacterium in the text is the E. coli (Escherichia coli) which is 3000nm in length, which is significantly bigger than the T-4 bacteriophage. Also, E. coli bacterium eaten could cause severe stomach cramps when the E.coli strains live in the human intestine, they also provide vitamin K and B-complex. Whereas, a T-4 bacteriophage or T-even bacteriophage, is harmless…

The respiratory system within the human body is consisted of many different organs and the lungs play a role in controlling the pH. There are times in which a patient respiratory status becomes compromised and the need for quick thinking or response from the health care professional, can help save the patient life. The respiratory imbalance experienced by the patient can be interpreted as metabolic acidosis or metabolic alkalosis through the collection of an arterial blood gas. The patient lab…

The Effects of Exercise and Sports on Older Adults Older adults face challenges with their health, daily independence, and everyday function as they advance in age. Aging is a process that happens to the human body, and there is no known solution to stop the aging process from occurring. Even though many illnesses and fears of falling become difficult to acknowledge by the aging population, does it mean that these downward trends cannot slow down? Stubbs, Patchay, Soundy, and Schofield (2014)…

Technology Negatively Affects Society We have become a society that cannot survive without technology. Technology has a negative effect on society because it separates us from reality. Technology affects us because we cannot let things such as our laptop, phone, game systems, and iPod out of reach. Three major types of technology that negatively affect us are cell phones, laptops, and game systems because it distracts us and makes us less productive. We are constantly glued to our phones…

During digestion, food is broken down in the mouth, stomach, and intestines. Many nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine into the circulation, while undigested food particles and waste are passed on to the large intestine (colon) for elimination. People normally pass stools once or twice a day, but some people may do this less frequently. The colon, therefore, also serves as storage of wastes until bowel movement occurs. Intestinal cleansing or colon cleansing has been practiced for over…

hindsight to be uncovered later on), not even by taking breaks or stopping for a breath. The pressure is unsustainable, but still marching on like the Russians getting back their motherland Stalingrad in World War 2. I run myself out of breath and suffer cramps on my legs. Every swimming session with him would be a regime of hell rather than the routine of gusto exercises, which it simply won’t happen in anytime of the future. However, it is a good thing for me as he indirectly teaches how to…

This week’s topic was a very emotional one that not many people like to think about. I personally, am not scared of my own death. I can die today and I would be okay with how I lived my life so far. It has not been the most exciting life so far, but I have a family who I love and friends that I care for with all my heart. So thinking about my own death is not something that keeps me up at night. Honestly, like what Stuart talked about in class I too have had moments in my life where I have…

Why is Marijuana not legalized in every state of America? With all of the benefits that comes from Marijuana, the government chooses to keep it illegal in the majority of the United States; disregarding all of the benefits it will bring to the economy. Legalizing Marijuana will raise health benefits, increase money going into the economy, and reduce incarceration rates. Marijuana has tons of positive symptoms that people tend to overlook. In Thought Co’s article, “Reasons Why Marijuana Should…

The Effect of Spider Venom on Muscle Contraction Jessica Martinez and Stephanie Perez Eastfield Community College Overview A patient with the name Bobby presented with the chief complaint: pain on one arm that originated in one area and has spread up the arm. Along with pain in the arm, the patient experienced sweating and abdominal pain and cramping. The patient explained that he was photographing the sunset at the beach when he felt a burning sensation and realized he had been bit by…

Each year, Americans spend 1.5 billion dollars on supplements and vitamins designed to improve overall health and body function. While some products claim to have “miracle powers”, others are proven to be most effective. When it comes to athletic performance, most athletes look to supplements to aid in strength and muscle gains. Though some take non-effective, sometimes illegal supplements like HGH and steroids, others look to the more common legal supplements like creatine. Creatine is a…