Physiology Essays

Effects of Caffeine on Reaction Time
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Proposal: The SACE approved investigation was conducted to investigate the effects of caffeine on reaction time. It was hypothesized that those participants in the fully caffein...

Gluteal Muscle Activity During WWeight Bearing and Non-Weight Bearing Exercise
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Report on the gluteal muscle activity during weight bearing and non-weight bearing exercise  Background Many of the studies suggest that decreased strength of the gluteus m...

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 ...

Sleep Deprivation Effects on Performance
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Abstract Sleep is an important bodily function that enhances learning and problem-solving skills and helps a person pay attention and make decisions. The lack thereof sleep, sleep depriv...

Effects of the Addition of Weight on the Force Produced by Muscles Undergoing Isometric and Isotonic Contraction
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Investigating the Effects of the Addition of Weight on the Force Produced by Muscles Undergoing Isometric and Isotonic Contraction.  Abstract: The forces produced by isome...

Physiological Changes in Heart Rate and Resting Arterial Pressure Because of Physical Activity
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Abstract Physical activity and different physiological variables have been shown to reduce resting arterial pressure and heart rate. The purpose of this study was to compare changes in s...

Pathophysiology: Guillain-Barre Syndrome and Cauda Equina Syndrome
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Possible Diagnosis (listed in order of likelihood) Signs and Symptoms seen in This patient that make you consider this as a diagnosis Guillain-Barre Sy...

Physiology of Breathing and Ventilation
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Introduction: Lung function, training and exercise performance Aim The aim of the first station of the laboratory was to assess pulmonary function using a Peak Flow Meter as well as a Vitalog...

Human Nerve Conduction Experiment
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Introduction: Introduction  Nerve conduction is a way of determining the strength and speed of the electrical impulse of a nerve. This can be used to determine the functionality of said nerve1. ...

Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) and Emotion, Experiment HP-2
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Introduction  The galvanic skin response is an electrodermal response that detects the change in conductivity of a person’s skin after perspiration. A greater amount of sweat is p...

The Relationship Between Psychological Stress and Biological Dysfunction
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Critically discuss how our knowledge of cortisol and stress response informs our understanding of the relationship between psychological stress and biological dysfunction in brain activity. ...

Resistance Training and Hypertrophy
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: INTRODUCTION Muscle mass in power athletes is notably crucial for performance as force (strength) is proportional to the cross-sectional area (CSA) of a muscle. Athletes train to induce ...

Effects and Functions of an Electrocardiogram Under the Influence of Exercise
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Abstract  This lab examines the specific sections of a typical sinus rhythm through the use of an electrocardiogram (ECG). An ECG is a measuring tool that monitors and examines the ...

Homeostasis Responses to Changes in the Internal Environment During Exercise
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: TASK 5: EVALUATE THE IMPORTANCE ON HOMEOSTASIS. DISCUSS PROBABLE HOMEOSTASIS RESPONSES TO CHANGES IN THE INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT DURING EXCERICSE ASWELL AS EXPLAINING THE CONCEPT OF HOMEOSTASIS. ...

Movement Analysis: Back Handspring
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: A back handspring is an acrobatic skill. More specifically, it is a tumbling skill where an individual takes off from two feet, launches backwards onto the hands, and lands back on one’s feet. ...

Variables Effecting Vital Capacities Among Undergraduate Biology Students
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Abstract Vital capacity’s importance is to determine an individual’s lung function, or how what volume of air can be expelled from a person’s lungs. In this study, we investigated ...

Pain Management Therapies for Shoulder Pain
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Background Miguel is an 11 year old baseball player who began experiencing shoulder pain in his pitching arm. He was the only pitcher on his team last season and does not want the should...

Occupational Therapy and Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction:  Occupational therapy is a relatively new health profession that has become an essential component to healthcare. Due to the fields new upbringing, many are unaware of what an occupational t...

Hand/Finger Tapping: A Behavioral Therapy Approach for Dysarthria
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Introduction Dysarthria is a group of motor disorders that result from congenital conditions or neurological injury, disease, or disorder.  “[It] is characterized by abnormalities...

Interventions for Reducing Neck Pain
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Pathophysiology Section Neck pain is the 4th leading cause of disability in the US (Cohen, 2015) and can cause individuals to have difficulty with driving, working and participating in s...

Effects of Dry Needling for Injured Athletes
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Dry Needling To many athletes and fitness enthusiasts, there is nothing worse than chronic pain or injury. It can impact their daily routines and quality of life as well as decrease perf...

Evidence-Based Application Paper: Boxing Straight-Right Punch
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Background: The skill which I am focusing on is a single straight right-hand punch from the point of view of a boxer. This is classified as a discrete skill do the distinct beginning an...

Evaluation of Hamstring Strain Grade 2 Injury
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction:  A hamstring strain remains one of the trickiest injuries to rehab and take care of. Since the strain can potentially be a reoccurring issue if not healed up all the way. The strain varies f...

Effect of Holding Breath on Blood Flow
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: CARDIOVASCULAR PRACTICAL WRITE-UP   ABSTRACT Humans exhibit a complex physiological response to various stimuli in order to survive. The Valsalva manoeuvre increa...

The Effects of Sleep and Sleep Deprivation on the Brain
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Abstract  Sleep is a function present in all species across the globe. It is known to benefit cognitive function and enhance learning and memory in both humans and animals. While no...