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investigated several subclinical parameters of neurological dysfunction in 142 workers exposed to inorganic mercury in either the chloralkali industry or a factory for the manufacture of magnetic materials. They reported a significant increase in average forearm tremor frequency in workers whose urinary Hg concentrations exceeded 50 ug/L as compared with unexposed controls. Also observed were eyelid fasciculation, hyperactive deep-tendon reflexes and dermatographia. McFarland and Reigel (1978)…

Introduction Although there has been little research to date involving the somatosensory system and seizures, a group of researcher’s in 2004 conducted a case study involving childhood epilepsy and the possible trigger coming through the somatosensory system. An overview of the case study will be discussed as well as what the somatosensory system is, and how it functions. In addition, the psychological effect on a person who has lived with seizures and the effect it has had on relationships…

During the time she was in the mental institution, she was questioning herself and her story about the scrape on her forearm. “I was trying to determine if it was the angle or the depth that betrayed the cut to my wrist had not been a nail, but a chain link fence….I hated it, everything in me was against it, but I had to relent.” This is what she was thinking through about…

The koala (Binomial name: Phascolarctos cinereus) has been referred to as one of the world’s most iconic animal species by the World Wildlife Federation. A koala is a bear like herbivorous mammal that’s in the marsupial category. The name koala is the Aboriginal term for ‘no drink’ as this refers to their diet consisting of eucalypt leaves and little water. Koalas are very sedentary animals only moving if they need to eat and escape. Koalas have spooned shape noses, big fluffy heads, and a body…

The world revolves many different atmospheres and characteristics; however not every atmosphere is the same when it comes to religious practices. Every religion has its own practices and restrictions. In accordance, I am going to discuss the differences between gender and sexuality in the Islamic world; after attending Friday prayer; There were many questions that have gave me more knowledge about Islam and how everything is distinguished and run by the holy Quran; Friday is a special day of the…

The differences between Desmond Costa, Lionel Casson, and Bryan Reardon’s translations of section 1.22 in Lucian’s True Histories provide the reader with different interpretations of how reproduction takes place on the moon. Costa and Reardon are more familiar and conversational in their translations; their translations sound like anecdotes. On the other hand Casson’s translation is more formal which gives the work the qualities of a scientific account. The diction of these three translations…

When it comes to expressing human emotions art is an excellent vehicle to convey them, whether they are simple ones like anger or happiness to more abstract ideas such as existentialism, being connected to something larger than oneself or isolation. This work could also be about the artist mindset at the time he made this. Simply named Despair, 1890, by Auguste Rodin, (13 3/4 x 23 x 17 1/4 in. (34.9 x 58.4 x 43.8 cm)) shows a man lying on naked on a rock on his side with his head covered by his…

Meditation could greatly impact my personal life. Through all of the various studies of meditation it can be noted that it significantly impacts brain functioning as well as over all well being. Meditation can help me as I transition from nursing school to working as a nurse. Through using this technique, I will be able to think more clearly and increase my performance in my nursing practice. It will help me to think critically and respond quickly to emergent situations. This can also…

Have you ever given thought to why sports were originally only for men? A long time ago, people thought men could do just about anything and women were there just to help around the house. It continued for centuries of the same old thing, the woman standing to look pretty or to work inside of their own home, and the men can play sports, work at a job... but the first time women wanted to do something to change their course from being a regular girl to a woman doing something great. The people…

Merlin clapped his hands together, but somehow, his hands coming together caused a deafening crashing sound, louder than the most stunning thunderclap Perceval had ever heard. The ground beneath Perceval’s feet shook, and with an upward glance, Perceval saw all of Morgane’s men were frozen in place, too. Now, Merlin and Morgane were the only people left with the ability to move. Merlin approached Morgane, and Perceval wanted to cry out for the man to stop, that Morgane would turn Merlin to dust…