Movement of cells are important since some cells depends on movement to carry out its major function. For example, sperm cells need to move from one place to another place to carry out reproduction. Movement of cells are supported by cytoskeleton system of the cells. The cyctoskeleton system are composed of microtubules, microfilaments and intermediate filaments. However, for unicellular organisms such as Paramecium, the movement of cells are regulated through cilia or flagella. Cilia can be…
The frontal, parietal, and temporal lobes are the most prone to suffer from an ischemic stroke due to their shared blood supply. The frontal lobe is located within the anterior cranial fossa, whereas the temporal lobe is situated in the middle cranial fossa. The middle cerebral artery (MCA) is the region of interest as this is the most common site for ischemic strokes. The MCA consists of four sections. The M1 segment consists of lenticulostriate vessels which irrigate the basal ganglia. The M2…
Nanocarriers and Nanocarriers Applications to Oncology. Nanotechnology is a field that has been rapidly growing due to the immense applications it has in different disciplines across the science spectrum, such as engineering, physics, chemistry, and biology, to name a few. Much of this research aims to explore the applications nanotechnology has in human health, specifically in oncology and the ever ending fight to end cancer. In this particular field of study the people that specialize in the…
diseases that may lead to erectile dysfunction. These diseases include: high blood pressure, diabetes, hyperglycemia, atherosclerosis, heart and blood vessel disease, chronic kidney disease, multiple sclerosis, and injury to the penis, spinal cord, prostate, bladder, or pelvis. Taking medications, chronic illnesses, poor blood flow to the penis, drinking too much alcohol, being too tired, being overweight, and not exercising are also factors that may cause ED. Many men experience erectile…
interventions as a case study. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 49(6), 809-818. doi:10.1007/s12160-015-9714-3 McCree-Hale, R., Hale, T., Rutley, K., Aung, M., & Jolly, P. (2012). Evaluating a theory-based health education intervention to improve awareness of prostate cancer among men in Western Jamaica. West Indian Medical Journal, 61, 580–586. Park, K., Hong, W., Kye, S., Jung, E., Kim, M. H., & Park, H. (2011). Community-based intervention to promote breast cancer awareness and screening: The…
"We started by researching breast cancer," said scientist Pierre Desprez. "But now we've found that cannabidiol works with many kinds of aggressive cancers--brain, prostate--any kind in which these high levels of ID-1 are present." Source http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/can-cannabidiol-cbd-fight-metastatic-cancer-according-to-the-latest-research-the-answer-is-yes-170681736.html CBD inhibits the gene, Id-1,…
Many people are in quarrel on whether steroids should be legal or not pertaining to sports. While some say steroids offer a great new excitement into the sports culture, others say it is a way of cheating and allows an unfair advantage to the game. Although steroids may offer a slight boost in performance, they shouldn’t be allowed. The reason being is because it gives an unfair advantage in playing the game and it also encourages a vicious arms race. The use of steroids can cause an excessive…
The health of the American people has been on the decline. Serious health concerns like obesity, cancer, and heart disease are on the rise and are killing Americans every day before they reach old age. With the convenience of processed, prepackaged, and fast food, Americans are not as conscious as they should be about their diets and what exactly they use to fuel their bodies. Not treating their bodies with the nutrients they deserve are causing their body to deteriorate and become susceptible…
Even the FTC filed a lawsuit against POM because of their claims. The ruling ended up in the FTC’s favor. “…there’s not enough scientific evidence or clinical proof to show pomegranate juice prevents, treats or reduces the risk of heart disease, prostate cancer or erectile dysfunction”…
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement in the 1920s focusing on African-American literature, music, and art. Langston Hughes was an American author, poet and playwright and is known as one of the main literary contributors to the Harlem Renaissance. His main focus in writing was African American culture and he was among the first writers to “use jazz music and dialect to depict the life of urban blacks in his work” (A&E Network). Langston Hughes was born as James Mercer Langston Hughes…