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    Ligaments connect bones together and are made up of grossly parallel, fibrous, dense connective tissue.1 Many ligaments are parts of anatomically inseparable structures known as joint capsules, and this is certainly the case with the wrist. Ligaments often have a more vascular overlying layer termed the "epiligament" covering their surface. This layer is often indistinguishable from the actual ligament and merges into the periosteum of the bone around the attachment sites of the ligament.7…

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    lipoprotein. (HDL) and increased low-density lipoprotein(LDL)”. This leads to an increase of fat deposits into the tissues. HDL is defined as “a class of lipoproteins of relatively low density, the main function of which is to transport cholesterol to the tissues”. LDL is defined as “a class of lipoproteins of relatively low density, the main function of which is to transport cholesterol to the tissues”. Another macronutrient the worms were fed rice which is high in carbohydrates ().…

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    1. Meningioma: (p. 116) a tumor, usually benign, arising from the meningeal (arachnoid, dura matter, pia matter) tissue of the brain. Carcinoma: (p. 116) a cancer arising in the epithelial tissue of the skin or of the lining of the internal organs. Phenomenology: (p. 118) the science of phenomena. This is an approach that concentrates on the study of consciousness and the objects of direct experience. 2. Chapter 8 describes the case of Mrs. S who suffered a stroke in her right cerebra…

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    Understanding Metabolism

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    found in finaplix pellets understanding metabolism and the things which affects it A lot of people who are living a sedentary lifestyle complain about increasing fat percentage in their body. The fact gets accumulated in different parts of their body like abdomen arms thighs and waist. People think that it is really impossible for them to achieve a fat-free body with exercise and diet and that is the reason they opt for can the mission of drugs and surgery. Even before opting for the right diet…

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    Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, or Stone Man’s Disease, is a disorder in which muscle tissue and connective tissue, such as tendons and ligaments, are replaced by bone outside the skeleton when the tissue is wounded. When the extra bone grows over the necessary bone, precise movements are restrained, such as bending the elbow, and rotating the neck. FOP is an inherited disease that progresses over time, hence “Progressiva,” and never gets better. For this disease, there is no cure, only…

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    But what does that mean? Well, muscle doesn't exactly burn fat but more accurately muscle raises your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR). Adipose tissue (i.e. fat) takes no energy to sit on your body, that's why once it's there it will stay there until you exert enough energy to start using it as your energy source. Skeletal muscle tissue is called "active tissue" because it requires energy to maintain itself. To just sit on your body, each pound of muscle on your body uses about 30-60 calories per…

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    dysplasia (fibrousdysplasia.org). This bone disease replaces normal bone with fibrous type tissues. This tissue is not as hard as normal bone because it is soft and stringy. This causes the bone to be more fragile and prove to break easily. A related disease to fibrous dysplasia is called McCune-Albright Syndrome. Also known…

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    body mass index, due to a wide variables among breeds.5 Studies have assessed the validity of using plasma leptin concentration as a diagnostic biomarker of obesity in dogs.5-6 In humans, Leptin a protein synthesized and secreted primarily by adipose tissue is believed to regulate fat storage in the body.6 The concentration of blood leptin in our body is known to have a positively correlation with the body fat content and have to a higher concentration in obese patients.5 Therefore it is…

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    Laser Lipo Research Paper

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    removed, he inserts a laser fiber into the area. This laser fiber works to identify the parts that contain excess fats. A laser beam is then targeted on to the area to remove excess fats. This laser beam does not affect the surrounding areas and the tissues. This process can be used in conjunction with traditional liposuction as…

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    Weight Gain Plan

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    to eat MORE and consume More Often. This will ensure that your system has sufficient nutrients to build brand new muscle tissue and make certain your body isn 't wearing down your precious muscle tissue to use for energy. Once you do not eat often enough your system might break up muscle tissue for energy. Think about a school of locusts ingesting away at your muscular tissues every time your digestive system growls. This is simply what 's taking place. Your body is eating off itself. This is…

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