Physiology Essays

The Processing of Auditory Information
Example essay. Last modified: 17th Dec 2021
Introduction: This essay looks at how complex sounds are formed from simple waves and how the auditory system breaks complex sounds down into simple waves....

Thermoregulation of Polar Vertebrates
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Nov 2021
Introduction: In this paper, vertebrates found at the two ice caps such as, penguins, seals, and polar bears will be compared and contrasted on how they regulate their body temperatures....

Protein Association with Alzheimer's Disease
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Nov 2021
Introduction: Proteins are the most multifaceted macromolecules in life that are responsible for many functions in the human body. Studies have shown that Alzheimer’s is caused by the build up of two proteins in the brain....

The Roles of Adrenalin, Noradrenaline and Cortisol
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Nov 2021
Introduction: The focus of this essay will be on the three stress response hormones produced in the adrenal gland....

Animal Anatomy and Digestive Physiology
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Oct 2021
Introduction: This essay analyses the similarities and differences between the monogastric and ruminant digestive systems....

Role of Non-adrenergic, Non-cholinergic Transmitters in the Autonomic Nervous System
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Sep 2021
Introduction: Major NANC neurotransmitters with their inhibitory and excitatory roles in smooth muscle will be discussed in categories in this term paper....

Reliability of the Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) as a ‘lie Detector’
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Sep 2021
Introduction: The Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) is ‘a change in the electrical properties of the skin’ (Sharma, Kacker and Sharma 2016, p. 13) and measures changes in the conductance of the skin produced by sweat glands, especially on the palms and soles of feet (Engler, Lloyd, Martin-Koob and Naze, 2011). ...

Types and Stages of Observational Learning and Memory
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Sep 2021
Introduction: This essay will address aspects of psychology by exploring different types and stages of Observational learning and Memory....

The Effects of Training on Oxygen Uptake
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Aug 2021
Introduction: Respiration can be divided into two categories. Respiration may occur at the cellular level where oxygen is taken up in the mitochondrion and used to oxidize fuels or respiration can occur as gas exchange between the environment and the mitochondrion....

Development changes of Renal Tubules from Neonates to Adults for its function
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Aug 2021
Introduction: This short analytical essay describes about the development of the renal tubules from neonates to adults for its function: that means how the renal tubules develop and adapt to their function with age....

Trabecular Bone Structure at the Distal Radius
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Jul 2021
Introduction: The objective of this study is to investigate regional variations in trabecular structure at the distal radius and its differences due to gender and age....

Relationship Between Excessive Exercise and Immunosuppression
Example essay. Last modified: 26th Jul 2021
Introduction: The objective of this review is to illustrate how frequent strenuous exercise and heavy training are associated with immunosuppression as in susceptibility to infections and illnesses....

Defining the Term 'Female Athlete Triad'
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd Jul 2021
Introduction: The female athlete triad refers to the interrelationships among energy availability, menstrual function, and bone mineral density (BMD), which may have clinical manifestations including eating disorders, functional hypothalamic amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. It is unfortunately a disorder which often goes unrecognised in female athletes...

Effects of Amphetamines on Dopamine Neurotransmitter Systems
Example essay. Last modified: 17th Nov 2020
Introduction: This paper will first discuss the function of the dopamine neurotransmitter system and how it is affected by Amphetamine, the chosen drug for this report....

Pigments and Photosynthesis
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Jun 2020
Introduction: Lab Four: Plant Pigments and Photosynthesis Part A Table 4.1: Distance Moved by Pigments Band (millimetres) Band Number Distance (mm) Band Colour 1. 15 Yellow 2. 35 Yellow...

Plant Physiology Essay
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Jun 2020
Introduction: Introduction In the study of general biology, a number of fields such as plant anatomy, plant taxonomy, plant physiology, comparative ecosystems, comparative animal physiology, neurophysiology, physio...

Oxidative Stress in human Brain Ageing
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Jun 2020
Introduction: The human brain is the main source of nerve function in the body. It is the epicentre of the nervous system and controls all of the main neural functions of the human body (Lewiset al, 1998, 479-483)....

Do People Who Exercise Regularly Have a Greater Lung Capacity?
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Question: Do people who exercise regularly have a greater lung capacity? Problem: Unhealthy lifestyle habits of not completing sufficient amounts of exercise daily can ...

Increasing Muscle Mass through Resistance Training to Improve Soccer
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Introduction/Rationale Plan  A large amount of health and wellness research advocates for cardiorespiratory activity as the best approach to support good health. Although the advant...

Measuring the Time to Reach Muscle Fatigue and Tetany
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Muscle Fatigue   INTRODUCTION Muscle fatigue may be defined as the failure of a muscle’s ability to contract and catalyze force. The onset of musc...

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: Causes, Prevention and Gender Differences
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Anterior cruciate ligament, ACL, tears are two to four times higher in female athletes than in males.1 That is a significant difference. One might find themselves asking why this is so much highe...

Body Building and Steroids Effect on the Body
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction:  What do all these names have in common? Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Flex Wheeler and Rich Piana, yet many may say that it’s the fact that they all looked superhuman...

Effect of Caffeine and Sleep Deprivation
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Introduction  The routine is the same for a lot of people. One of the first things in the morning, aside from showering, getting dressed, and eating breakfast, a cup of coffee is a ...

Neuroanatomy and Physiology of Communication
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Sensory Systems  Sensory information is conveyed to the central nervous system by receptors in the sensory neuron in four steps. Initially, a sensory neuron or structure responds to...

Impact of Water Intake on Muscle Recovery and Performance
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Print This research report looks at the impact of water intake on muscle recovery and performance Why you are interested in this topic I want to discover and highlight ...