Physiology Essays

Critical Power and The Power-Duration Relationship
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Introduction: Introduction The power output of an athlete and the duration they can maintain the effort for has a hyperbolic relationship (Burnley and Jones, 2018; Poole et al., 2016). The asymptote o...

Achilles Tendinopathy Case Study
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Introduction: Case Study: Subjective and Physical Assessment Case Study A sports technician has presented with 2 dissimilar pains in their right ankle, 3-weeks ago after increasing training f...

How Nervous and Hormonal Systems Produce the Fight or Flight Response
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Introduction: How both nervous and hormonal systems interact to produce the ‘fight or flight’ response The nervous system Within the body, the nervous system consists of a complex circuit...

Socioeconomic Differentials, Health Risk Behaviors and C-reactive Protein Levels in US Young Adulthood
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Introduction: Abstract While past researches have shown that elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels could result from both socioeconomic and behavioral factors, the effects of different health behav...

The Effects of Daily Exercise
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Introduction: Being a healthy person has been getting harder over time since fast food is everywhere with nice colors and low prices. Let us not to forget how the modern family role impacts its member’s heal...

Function of the Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Systems
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Introduction: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Gastro- Intestinal System Function of the Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Systems to Provide Oxygen and Glucose required for the Normal F...

The Prevalence of Alpha in EEG Data over Experiment Time
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Introduction: Abstract Alpha wave bands are prevalent in most electroencephalogram (EEG) data. Alpha waves can be induced by closing the eyes and relaxing. Thus, alpha waves are usually associated wit...

Extreme Physiology of the Human Body and Deep Sea Diving
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Introduction: The human body can adapt its physiology to a number of environments in order to maintain homeostasis or cope with these different environments in order to survive. It does this by regulating diff...

Brain Structures and Functions
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Introduction: Abstract The reason for this paper is to examine the main structures as well as functions of the brain, in addition to the ways that it affects how humans learn. When discussing the brai...

Humerous Fractures - Causes and Treatments
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Introduction: Final Paper Abstract Knowing the anatomy of the humerus is very important. The structure plays a major role in how the humerus functions. Fractures in the humeral shaft are comm...

Effects of Exercise on Memory
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Introduction:  Research has shown that physical exercise is highly beneficial to people’s physical and mental health. Indeed, many doctors claim that if exercise could be offered as a pill, it would be ...

Mental and Physical Impact of Performance Enhancing Drugs
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Introduction: Performance Enhancing Drugs ABSTRACT In my research paper, I will address the abuse of various pharmaceuticals in both legal and illegal manners. This research covers athletes a...

Analysis of the Benefits of Barefoot Running
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Introduction: To what extent does barefoot running limit the amount of running injuries as well as assist in rehabilitation? For thousands of years, running barefoot has been the natural way to run fo...

Post-Traumatic Knee Osteoarthritis: Epidemiology, Cost-burden and Rationale for Biologics
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Introduction: Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) represents a chronic burden to the American healthcare system, and treatments aimed at reducing symptoms and preventing OA progression have long been a ...

Generation of ATP in Metabolism
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Introduction: This essay will discuss the generation of ATP in metabolism. Secondly the term metabolic pathway and how metabolic pathways are regulated. Secondly the significance of the tricarboxylic acid cycl...

Roles of Potassium, Sodium and Calcium Ions in the Conduction of Messages Down a Neuron
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Introduction: Introduction  Transmittal of messages down a neuron and between neurons is accomplished through a complex array of electrochemical processes at the molecular level. These processes ...

The Effects of Sleep and Sleep Deprivation on the Brain
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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...

Effects of the Addition of Weight on the Force Produced by Muscles Undergoing Isometric and Isotonic Contraction
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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...

The Integumentary System in the Human Body
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Introduction:  The integumentary system is the body’s largest organ system. It comprises of the skin, hair, and exocrine glands. The integumentary system’s primary function is to protect the inner bod...

Article Review: Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Lower Back Pain
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Introduction: Three Article title and source being reviewed: Lee, J., Choi, T., Lee, S., Shin, C., Lee, H. Acupuncture for acute low back pain: a systematic review (2013) Clinical Journal of Pain. F...

The Benefits of Wellness Therapies
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Introduction: Wellness Therapies For this assessment I will be showing my knowledge on the body systems, I will explain the benefits of two wellness therapies. I chose body massage and facia...

What Does it Mean to be Physically Fit?
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Introduction: What Does it Mean to be Physically Fit  Our whole lives we have heard it said that it is hard to lose weight when we get older. We should be physically active and eat healthy when w...

Gastroenteritis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
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Introduction: Gastroenteritis is an infectious disease which is an intestinal inflammation. This disease was first discovered in 1929. It was first said to be as the Zahorsky norovirus disease and not gastroen...

Mind-Body Connection in Chronic Illness
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Introduction:       Mind and body interact in a strong way to the point of affecting a person’s health. An example includes the digestive system that is controlled by the mind and sp...

Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training for Weight Loss
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Introduction: High-intensity interval training as a method for weight loss and improving aerobic fitness   Introduction and definitions This investigation will aim to consider h...