Grey's Anatomy

Passionately Curious Curiosity is the lust of the mind. Have you ever felt that adrenaline rush through your body increasing the mind’s interest of a topic you were freshly introduced to? I feel that passion over the topic of the human body and the medical world and I become determined to learn more. I am interested in the foreign, universal language of medical terminology and of the hands-on skills of assisting a doctor. I strongly feel the desire to gain the knowledge and skills to become…

In his Letters to Herodotus, Epicurus’ material outlook assumes that all things are made out of atoms, an argument that he extends to the soul. He raises the point that the soul is material and capable of sensation, and these sensations build out thoughts; however, this assumption tends to categorize human thoughts and limit originality and creativity. In the text, Epicurus explains that the soul is a structure that is material and primarily used for sensation; these sensations become…

Animal Testing is a very big controversy on if it should be happening or it should not be happening. There are many pros and cons to either side. One side is saying that animal testing is bad and should not be happening. To certain animals that is human beings love and do not want this to happen too. The other side says it is good for our human race and should be happening to the animals because it helps us live longer as a race. For many it is just a moral issue to the topic and many people are…

Many devices, medications, makeups, and other things that are used by humans on a daily bases are tested on animals. These things are all created in labs and go through so many trial and error experiments that the scientists and manufacturers do not want to have to use humans to see if they are safe or not. Instead, they use animals to do their research. But who is to say that testing on animals is the best way to go. There are many other means of testing medications and other products rather…

(1452-1519). Andreas Vesalius was a Flemish anatomis, Physician, and the author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy “De Humani Corporis Fabrica libri septem” or known as “On the Fabric of the Human Body in seven books”. The first book in the series was called The Bones and Cartilages, which constitutes about a quarter of the entire collection of books about the human anatomy. In this book he wrote about his observations on the bones and cartilage of the human body, of which he…

intended function to work together in order for something bigger to function. This is beautiful because it, once again, crucial to our lives and God wants us to understand the importance in his layout. This sense of order is not only seen in the anatomy and physiology of the body and plants but also in the idea that everyone has specific qualities that contribute to a bigger thing. For example as Paul says “ Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it…

Allotransplantation is a successful treatment that could take the place of xenotransplantation, but if xenotransplantation is successful it could eliminate the need for organ waiting lists (“Information on”). Xeotransplantation is very expensive, which could cost roughly 300,000 dollars per operation. Some hidden costs would be for breeding, housing, feeding, testing, and transporting waste and remains from both animals and humans. Campaign for Responsible Transplantation Health and Human…

Animal experimentation is the use of animals to test new drugs and products before they are used on humans to ensure that they are safe. This may seem to be a beneficial technique to humans, but it is the opposite for the animals. They live their lives in confining cages and suffer from extreme abuse and ultimately death. Animal testing has been an immense part of scientific research for years, but new technological resources of this generation prove that it is not only unethical but unnecessary…

We have all accidentally gotten shampoo or soap in our eyes at some point in our lives and have experienced the pain and irritation that results from that. Now, imagine that someone is injecting shampoo or soap into your eyes in order to see what kind of effect it would have. These are the kinds of “tests” that animals in labs endur everyday. Annually, one hundred million animals are killed in labs for testing and researching in the United States alone (“Experiments on Animals: Overview” PETA).…

In the United States organs are not easy things to come by. As each year comes and goes, more and more people stay on waiting lists for donations that could potentially save their lives. While organ donation is a controversial topic, it does not shield the need for more donations to be made. Some view organ donation as something that should be voluntary but unfortunately there are not enough people coming forward for it to stay this way. Organ donation should be an unawarded mandated practice in…