Adarand v. Pena
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of the Supreme Court case of Adarand v. Pena. The case of Adarand v. Pena (1995) underscores some of the central arguments both for and against affirmative action initiatives, and provides some insight into the conflicts that have arisen from seeking affirmative action initiatives in particular situations. This case also suggests the underlying reasons for changes in affirmative action policies in recent years. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHAdaran.rtf
Essay Title: Adarand v. Pena

Ageing
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An overview of the phenomenon of ageing from a biochemical perspective, looking at the programmed and random damage theories and the ways in which these might be approached in order to take into account both genetic and stochastic causes of ageing. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: JLageing.rtf
Essay Title: Ageing

Aging and Cognitive Development: Maintaining Mental Agility
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A 6 page discussion of the relationship between cognitive function and age. In the past a consensus has existed in the scientific community that declines in cognitive function is an irreversible impact of age, that mental frailty is an inevitable part of late adulthood. Today, however, developmentalists seem to be altering this attitude to one which recognizes that an individual’s participation in certain activities can have a positive impact on the retention of mental agility. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPeldCog.rtf
Essay Title: Aging and Cognitive Development: Maintaining Mental Agility

Alkaline Phosphatase
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3 pages in length. The enzyme alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is created in three places throughout the body: placenta, liver and bone. Bone growth and bile reflect the two locations where ALP is measured at its highest level. When bodily injuries occur, ALP is dispatched to aid in the healing process; additionally, it helps with the formation of bone during the growing process and aids in the fetal development during pregnancy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCAlkaline.rtf
Essay Title: Alkaline Phosphatase

An Article on Brain Research
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of an article on brain research. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MHBraArt.rtf
Essay Title: An Article on Brain Research

Anatomy Of The Shoulder
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A detailed, 11 page look at the shoulder's anatomy, and some of the injuries that can occur from common activities such as throwing and general overextension. Techniques for treatment and care of the shoulder are presented. Also useful to those studying sports & sports medicine. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Shouanat.wps
Essay Title: Anatomy Of The Shoulder

Annotated Book Reviews: “Why Do They Act That Way?” and “Phantoms in the Brain”
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A 6 page paper which provides and annotated bibliography and book review of David Walsh’s “Why Do They Act That Way?” and V.S. Ramachandran. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAnnn.rtf
Essay Title: Annotated Book Reviews: “Why Do They Act That Way?” and “Phantoms in the Brain”