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The Nervous System is the electrochemical communication system of the body.88

What are the Biological Foundations of Behavior?

An overview of the role of the nervous system, its characteristics, communication pathway and major divisions; and the endocrine system, particularly of the pituitary and adrenal glands, in the field psychology.

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Marijuana? Legalize it

Smoked, eaten, imbibed - or just talked about - it seems the world has a strong taste for cannabis. This hub discusses the risks of drug use, provides a brief history of cannabis, describes the effects of cannabis and discusses why marihuana should be legalized.

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Negative Effect of Drinking Coffee

Coffee is a beverage million of people consumes to stay awake and alert. In addition to caffeine, coffee contains nearly 400 other chemicals, including trace amounts of several vitamins and minerals,...

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How to Do a Heavy Metal Cleanse

The necessity for people to partake in a heavy metal cleanse program first began about 200 years ago when people began to dig up the earth in search of heavy metals for industrial use and other purposes....

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Neurological Diseases Can be Found With a Simple Five Second Test

The Babinski Reflex is a quick neurological test that anyone can do anywhere and anytime. Sometimes called the plantar response or big toe sign or phenomenon, it takes just seconds to perform. It's...

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To Fight the Devil, You Must Know the Devil

It is known as the devil drug. It can take a "good" person and make them a demon. These demon's are known as meth-monsters. The drug is methamphetamine. Better known as crystal, crank, or speed; it is...

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Function of Essential Amino Acid in the Body

Essential Amino Acids is also called indispensable amino acids. AA that cannot be produced by the body from materials readily available at a speed commensurate with the demands for normal growth and other...

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Health Benefits of Niacin Vitamin B3

Nicotinic Acid Niacin is essential for cell metabolism and absorption of carbohydrates. It helps maintain healthy skin. Niacin also is essential in reducing cholesterol in the blood thus preventing...

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

There are various infections (also called venereal diseases) that can get by having sex or genital intercourse with a person who is infected. You can also send the person you are engaging in sexual...

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The Essential OIls

The essential oils are extracted volatile oils of plants, which are then produced and used for their beneficial properties.  They are made into extremely concentrated extracts, which can irritate the stomach...

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