Essays on Bodily Functions

Body Rituals Among the Nacirema

We might find many things strange about the Nacirema. What might the Nacirema find strange about us? List three possibilities and explain choices The Nacirema may find it strange that our women do not stick our head inside ovens four times a month. Many American women prefer to wear their hair natural, if they can or to secure it away from their face. We generally do not practice the Ritual ablution of the mouth for children. This is because it is seen a cruel and will result is criminal charges for the perpetrator and possibly therapy for the child. ...

The study of endocrinology looks into ordinary and abnormal hormonal behavior. The endocrine system includes internal organs that secretes hormones. That is to say, endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream. These endocrine glands are essential organs of the human body that imperative to maintain various human functions, not to mention, life itself. Hormonal glands that make up the endocrine system influence many relevant factors such as pregnancy, capability to breast feed, and also the process of a child developing normally. The endocrine system aids in the regulation of a human’s basic bodily functions. Given that, these functions ...

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This research examines the role of technology in the attainment of a higher quality of life and health in the 21st Century. The research focuses on the use of a wearable Apple Watch and its corresponding application in promoting health, quality of life, fitness and better lifestyles amongst wearers. The study identifies that Apple Watches provide a convenient way of getting information and electronic platform which is convenient and does not need two hands. This helps to promote fitness and exercising in a convenient manner. Apple Watch Apps have specialized content and features that can be used to monitor ...

In the last few decades, technology has been advancing a rapid pace that has led to a staggering level of development across all fields of human activities. In the medical arena, a new technological development have been instrumental in facilitating rapid and more efficient diagnosis and treatment of various ailments (Vecchione, 2012). The emergence of the digital age is revolutionizing healthcare especially with the development of medical devices that are reliant on wireless technologies. The new medical technologies are expected to both allow a drastic improvement and a dramatic reduction in the healthcare coast. The devices that use wireless technologies may be implanted, ...

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Alcohol abuse related problems contribute to numerous deaths in the United States. These involve heath and non-health related circumstances. This paper reviews alcohol related problems in a deeper perspective. It analyzes the psychological toils that prevail in an individual who abuses alcohol. Secondly, it analyzes the advanced stage of alcohol abuse which is alcohol addiction. The problems encountered by an alcoholic and the symptoms are listed to act as guidelines when analyzing an alcohol dependent individual. The psychological implications of excessive consumptions of alcohol are discussed and it is advised that if people must engage in drinking, they should only ...

Worried-well patients

Introduction ‘Worried-well’ patients are those are anxious about their physical wellbeing and would be in health centers seeking medical advices or treatments for ailments that cannot be diagnosed. These patients are said to be suffering from hypochondriasis, which is described as a psychological condition of excessive worry about having a serious illness (Reilly & Markenson, 2011). The unbearable condition is attributed by an incorrect acuity of the human body’s condition despite the deficiency of a genuine medical condition. Worried-well patients can thus be categorized as hypochondriacs. They are distressed about any somatic signs they detect no matter their minority. Their conviction ...

Senses and Others: Organs Systems of the Body

An organ system is a group of organs working together to perform a specific and complex function (Grabowski & Tortora, 2003). The human body is composed of 11 organ systems, all performing specific functions. This paper focuses on six organ systems, namely the integumentary system, muscular system, skeletal system, nervous system, endocrine system, and the sub-system sensory system.

The integumentary system is the system that is composed of glands, hair, nails, and the body’s largest organ: the skin. The system’s main function is to protect the other organs from invasion of harmful bacteria, viruses, and chemicals, as well as ...

IS ANIMAL TESTING A NECESSITY?

Animal testing is also referred to as animal experimentation; it is the use of animals in conducting experiments. These experiments are normally done in medical schools, universities, pharmaceutical companies, and in defense establishments. The animals used in these laboratories are purposely bred for experimentation; though some are hunted from their natural habitats or supplied by those dealing in their sale. The experiments on animals are used to conduct pure studies on developmental biology, genetics, and behavioral studies. The experiments may also be used in applied studies on toxicology tests, testing of cosmetics, and biomedical research. The purpose of these ...