However, when there is resistance, this signal is blocked and the cells cannot get enough glucose from the blood. This causes sugar levels to rise in the blood, making the pancreas to produce more insulin. ... As a result, blood sugar (glycaemia) does not enter into the cells to be stored for energy. ... When sugar cannot enter into cells, abnormally high levels of sugar are accumulated in the blood, which is called hyperglycemia. High levels of blood sugar often provoke the pancreas to produce more and more insulin, but not enough to keep pace with the demands of the body, breaking the balanc...

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The Slaves" and the Slave owners" Views of Slavery The slavery in the United States is no doubt a shameful history of our country. White people transferred the slaves living in Africa to the New Land and treated them as their property, not as human beings. The living and working conditions of sla...

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The Slaves" and the Slave owners" Views of Slavery The slavery in the United States is no doubt a shameful history of our country. White people transferred the slaves living in Africa to the New Land and treated them as their property, not as human beings. The living and working conditions of sla...

• Word Count: 3121
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• Grade Level: High School

As Cowan explains, cell bodies called lymphocytes (better known as white blood cells) will first, recognize a pathogen and send signals out to other lymphocytes to aid in the destruction of the pathogen. ... These B and T cells remain in the blood stream for years, thus, preventing that particular pathogen from causing disease in the future (2). ... Additionally, Guinea Worm Disease (GWD) is a parasitic infection that causes painful blisters in which parasitic worms, sometime up to one meter in length, emerge. ...

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After twenty days of marching, my feet were blistered and bloodied as were those of my company mates. ... The floor was painted in blood. ... They were covered in layers of blood. ... I vomited so violently I passed blood. ...

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The negative effects of the drug include increased blood pressure, heart rate, coronary vasoconstriction, and the production of carboxyhemoglobin, which reduces the delivery of oxygen in the body (Ferry, Joseph, Norman, & Prochazka, 1996). ... The adverse effects of the nicotine gum include oral soreness, nausea, indigestion, blisters in the mouth, and have been associated with insulin resistance after long term use (Hunter et al.). ...

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War on Terrorism Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives. Terrorism is not just something that developed during the 1900s. Throughout modern history, terrorism has been happening around the world. During the 18th century, Russia catapulted corpses infected with the plague into positions held by Sweden. This was one of the earliest uses of biological agents as a weapon of terrorism. ...

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Being physically active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Individuals who participate in moderate or vigorous intensity physical activity can reduce their risk for disease and premature death (USDHHS, 1996). Physical activity has been shown to have the following health benefits: Reduces t...

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