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stroke

(Science: neurology) A condition due to the lack of oxygen to the brain which may lead to reversible or irreversible paralysis.

The damage to a group of nerve cells in the brain is often due to interrupted blood flow, caused by a blood clot or blood vessel bursting. Depending on the area of the brain that is damaged, a stroke can cause coma, paralysis, speech problems and dementia.


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The heart

... it's rate according to various stimuli what determines whether the heart increases the frequency of it's contraction or the strength of the beats/ stroke volume and does it vary depending on intensity of exercise ?

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by Drredfrizzle
Sun Nov 11, 2012 7:24 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The heart
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Electromagnetic fields generated by the human body

to ishsef my name is John Kirk I am interested in the study of the electromagnetic field of the human body. I recently had a stroke from a bleed on my brain. I strongly believe our magnetic field has a lot to do with our healing. I would like to be directed by anyone that has any knowledge ...

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by VJFKA
Mon Oct 22, 2012 1:22 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Electromagnetic fields generated by the human body
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Nervous system

... cause muscles used in breathing to lose their ability to function. Question 35 options: II and III II, III, and IV I, II, and IV I and II 2.A stroke has caused damage to certain areas of the brain. Upon examination, a doctor notices that the person has difficulty understanding speech and the ...

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by Catherine89
Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:22 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Nervous system
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Re: Is talent inherited?

... mom.. it solely depends on the practice taken by the kid... and one thing... as a child of five years.. he cannot become a master jus by drawing a stroke on a sheet of paper...he certainly needs practice and the environment which encourages him

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by rapula
Thu Oct 27, 2011 7:54 am
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: Is talent inherited?
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Views: 16091

Re: The Implausible Engines of Evolution

Because the explanations are not even internally consistent. That's a bad stroke. Umm... elaborate? Any evidence?

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by aptitude
Mon Oct 17, 2011 12:04 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: The Implausible Engines of Evolution
Replies: 40
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