Genetic Predisposition and Physical Performance: Height as It Relates to Performance in the NBA
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An 8 page exploration of whether genetic predisposition affects physical performance. The author utilizes statistics from the NBA to demonstrate that height is largely irrelevant in regard to the relative performance of six specific NBA players. Summaries of field goals and free throws attempted verses those completed and average rebound points per game are discussed for Kevin Garnet (Minnesota Timberwolves), Dirk Nowitz (Dallas Mavericks), Shaquille O'Neil (Miami Heat), Zach Randolph (Portland Trailblazers), Elton Brand (Los Angeles Clippers) and Shawn Marion (Phoenix Suns). These summaries are then presented in tabular and graphic format and conclusions made as to the importance of height as it relates to these players' performance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Genetic Predisposition and Physical Performance: Height as It Relates to Performance in the NBA
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A 12 page exploration of whether genetic predisposition affects physical performance. The author utilizes statistics from the NBA to demonstrate that height is largely irrelevant in regard to the relative performance of six specific NBA players. Summaries of field goals and free throws attempted verses those completed and average rebound points per game are discussed for Kevin Garnet (Minnesota Timberwolves), Dirk Nowitz (Dallas Mavericks), Shaquille O'Neil (Miami Heat), Zach Randolph (Portland Trailblazers), Elton Brand (Los Angeles Clippers) and Shawn Marion (Phoenix Suns). These summaries are then presented in tabular and graphic format and conclusions made as to the importance of height as it relates to these players' performance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Global Warming: A Discussion of the Natural Processes Encapsulated by the Milankovitch Theory and the More Deleterious Manmade Influences
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A 10 page discussion of global warming as it is influenced by natural processes determined by the earth's rotation around the sun, natural processes encapsulated by the theories of Serbian astrophysicist Milutin Milankovitch. The author of this paper asserts that the actions of those natural processes have been added to by pollution and activities such as deforestation. The result is an escalated scenario of global warming, a scenario with potentially disastrous results. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Hemispheric Specialization and the Human Brain
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This 6 page report discusses the status of hemispheric specialization in terms of human brain studies. In the past few decades, it has become increasingly clear that the human brain has potential beyond even that which had been imagined. The realization of that potential has led to a greater determination on the part of researchers to better understand the functions and interactions of the different sections or hemispheres of the brain. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Homeostasis: Definition and Examples
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A 5 page discussion of the physiological process of homeostasis, the tendency of living organisms to maintain an equilibrium in regard to a number of physiological aspects ranging from blood sugar regulation to temperature regulation. Provides a detailed discussion of the importance of homeostasis in regard to the regulation of such compounds as salt and even the critical balance of wastes products such as urea and carbon dioxide. Details the process of osmoregulation as it pertains to homeostasis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Hormones, Testosterone and Personality Differences Between the Genders
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This 3 page paper considers whether or not testosterone and other hormones can in fact be considered responsible for personality differences between men and women. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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How Memory Functions
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A 10 page research paper that examines research into the processes of memory, focusing on studies that concern the mechanisms behind the deterioration of memories, i.e. "forgetting." Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khmemf.rtf

Human Thermoregulation
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A 6 page overview of the homeostatic mechanisms through which the body regulates its internal temperature. This paper notes the importance of external factors such as ambient temperature and disease. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Illustrative Paper on Animal Testing for Medical Purposes
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In four pages this paper illustrates the benefits and advantages of animal testing for medical purposes and also considers the disadvantages of such testing. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Immune Response to Measles Infection
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the impacts of measles infection and the nature of the immune response. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Insight into the Digestive Process
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A 3 page overview of the digestive process. The author traces the route a Big Mac would take through out bodies, noting the digestive process, organs, and enzymes that would be involved in its processing. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPsandwi.rtf

Is Facial Communication Universal?
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A 10 page discussion of facial expression. Utilizes the research in the field to explore the question of whether or not certain facial expressions are universal in their meaning, e.g. that they have the same meaning regardless of the cultural context. Contrasts the view that facial expression are solely cultural manifestations and thus vary in meaning according to culture and the view that these expressions are biological in their basis and thus have the same meaning regardless of the cultural context. Concludes that while some expressions are universal in their meaning, facial expression is dependent not only on biology but also on culture and on minute-specific details of an encounter. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Ivan Pavlov
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A 5 page paper which looks at the life and work of Ivan Pavlov. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Language and the Brain
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This 22 page paper considers the progression of theoretical perspectives on language and cognitive development as they relate to the biological structures of the brain. In particular, this paper considers the research relative to psycholinguistic models and combines a view of neuroscience and the process of neural code development related to language acquisition as a means of viewing human mental function. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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