Key Diseases and Medical Advancements
Major Health Topics
Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
The pancreas does not produce insulin. Caused by the action of several inherited genes; possible autoimmune origin. Requires chronic insulin treatment. Involves many blood glucose injections (and urine analysis). Requires careful management of sugar intake.
Type 2 Diabetes
Affects adults, often associated with obesity and an unhealthy lifestyle. The pancreas produces little insulin, or the effect of insulin is greatly diminished (insulin resistance). Treatment
Read MoreCommodification, Poor Laws, and Polanyi’s Critique
The Commodification of Labor and Poor Law Reform
The full commodification of labor came after land and money. Key historical points include:
- Tudors and the Stuarts
- Speenhamland, 1795
- 1834 Poor Law Amendment
The Poor Law Amendment represents the starting point of modern capitalism.
Societal Effects of Commodification Policies
The commodification of land, labor, and money caused severe hardships for large groups of people. Polanyi argues that extreme degrees of deregulation and privatization will always
Read MoreKey Concepts in Biology
Characteristics of Living Organisms
- Living things have motion; they move. Plants move in order to catch sunlight for photosynthesis.
- Living things respire. Respiration is a chemical reaction which occurs inside cells to release energy from the food consumed.
- Living things are sensitive to stimuli and have the ability to sense changes in their environment.
- They grow. Living things mature and grow through different stages of development.
- They acquire and fulfill nutritional requirements to survive through
Banco de España: History and Central Bank Functions
History and Functions of the Banco de España
In all modern nations, the central bank is an institution of notable importance for a country’s economic and social life. However, its functions are not widely known by the public.
There is a set of functions currently common to all central banks. A central bank is a public institution that issues and administers a country’s currency with the fundamental aim of maintaining economic stability and controlling inflation. Furthermore, it is the Treasury’s
Read MoreMarketing Communication Essentials
The Promotional Mix: 5 Considerations
Key factors influencing the promotional mix include:
- Resources Availability and Cost of Promotional Tools: The budget available for promotional efforts.
- Market Size and Concentration: The size and density of the target market.
- Customer Information and Product Characteristics: Including product price, complexity, and stage in the product life cycle.
- Push vs. Pull Strategies: The chosen approach to move products through channels or attract customers directly.
Stages
Read MoreCharacters of La Celestina
Main Characters
Calisto
A young, affluent man with a good economic situation. His primary servants are Pármeno and Sempronius, later replaced by Sosia and Tristán.
He embodies romantic and exalted love, is a dreamer, yet also pessimistic, insecure, and lacking self-confidence. His dignity does not prevent him from pursuing Melibea, trusting Celestina and his servants. His downfall may stem from accepting advice without questioning the truth. He is irresponsible, depending on his servants for everything,
Read MoreBasic Electrical Engineering Core Concepts
Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Short Questions
1. Define Voltage, Current, and Power
i) Voltage:
- Definition: Voltage is the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit. It represents the energy required to move a unit charge between those points.
- Unit: Volt (V)
ii) Current:
- Definition: Electric current is the rate of flow of electric charge through a conductor or circuit. It measures how many charges pass through a point in a given time.
- Unit: Ampere (A)
iii) Power:
- Definition:
Understanding Medical Terminology and Concepts
Needle /ni:dl/ – a very thin pointed steel tube at the end of a syringe, which is pushed into your skin to put a drug or medicine into your body and to take out blood.
Syringe – it consists of a hollow plastic tube and a needle.
Viscous /viskas/ – a viscous liquid is very thick (almost solid) and sticky and does not flow easily.
Hickman Catheter – a central venous catheter most often used for the administration of chemotherapy or other medications, as well
Read MoreEloise: Prologue and Act One Plot Summary
Eloise: Plot Summary
Eloise is divided into 3 distinct parts:
The Prologue
The prologue provides an introduction to the work, the characters’ personalities, and the differences between the humble people and the “Messrs.” (rich people). The scene opens in a movie theater, where people are waiting for the session to start. Conversations are interspersed with various people, all with well-marked comicality. Amidst the excitement, Mariana feels wonder and surprise to find such a stunning woman in a place
Read MoreMajor Works of Middle English Literature
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Author: Anonymous (same as Pearl, Patience, and Purity) – known as the Gawain Poet or Pearl Poet.
Date: Around 1375–1400.
Place: Northwest England (possibly near Cheshire or Staffordshire).
Manuscript: Cotton Nero A.x.
Location: British Library, London.
Poetic Style
- Alliteration: The poem is known for its use of alliterative verse, where each line typically has alliterative consonant sounds.
- Rhyming: The poem follows a bob and wheel structure, where a short line (bob)