Essays and Research Papers on Anatomy & Physiology

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the dynamic systems model and the extent to which infant reflexes lend to future development. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page overview of the homeostatic mechanisms through which the body regulates its internal temperature. This paper notes the importance of external factors such as ambient temperature and disease. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the senseory perception involved in experiencing a rose. This paper outlines the basics of three different sensory systems, with a focus on the sense of smell. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page overview of the digestive process. The author traces the route a Big Mac would take through out bodies, noting the digestive process, organs, and enzymes that would be involved in its processing. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page discussion of the relationship that exists between the brain, emotions, and our body's muscles. Our brain, of course, controls most aspects of our physiology. It sends the electronic impulses that cause hormones and other chemical substances to the various components of our body. These, in turn, control such aspects ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of an article on brain research. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the current literature on this topic. Current scientific research still shows a significant debate over the origins of eukaryotic flagella. Lynn Margulis first proposed endosymbiont theory in an effort to settle the debate on the origins of structures, including eukaryotic flagella. Her theory and ...

A 4 page overview of the physiological stages of sleep. The author emphasizes that each of these stages, however, is susceptible to impact from a variety of factors. When this impact occurs, sleep is compromised and health and welfare are at risk. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page critique of the research article “Is face processing species-specific during the first year of life?” by Pascalis et al. No additional sources cited.

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.

This 4 page paper designs a test to assess if there is any link between the amygdale within the brain and the emotional of fear in human subjects. The paper looks at the best way to image the responses in the brain and then at how issues such as ethics can be overcome and how ...

This 5 page paper outlines the long range navigational habits of birds. For centuries, researchers have recognized that birds fly long distances with great ease and appear to demonstrate navigational habits or systems that are unparalleled. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page review of the physiological processes surrounding motor skills. This paper describes those processes from a neuronal level and emphasizes the importance of such techniques as concentration and visualization in achieving optimum performance. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page overview of the basic features of human skin. The author describes the epidermis and the dermis and outlines the basic functions of each. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page review of the eye's structure and function. This paper reviews the major parts of the eyes and provides a detailed description of how it passes the information that it receives on to the brain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the effects of zinc occupancy on human o6-alkylguanine-DNA allkyltranferase. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 4 page overview of the various muscles of the human body that function in weightlifting activities. The author contends that hundreds of muscles in all could be in involved but points out that the most important of these muscles from a kinesiological standpoint are the skeletal muscles that function either in extension or ...

A 4 page overview of the impacts of resistance training on muscle performance and biochemical composure. The author emphasizes that impact is determined by the specifics of the training. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page research paper that offers an overview of the autonomic nervous system, with a particular focus on the function and purpose of the sympathetic and parasympathetic components of this system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page assertion of the value of stem cell research. Despite the controversy surrounding it, stem cell research has the potential to greatly benefit mankind and the world as a whole. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page research paper that offers an overview of the cardiovascular system and its components, with a focus on the mechanisms of the heart and its functions. The writer focuses on describing how nature of cardiac muscle, how the heart functions and its interactions with the rest of the circulatory system. Bibliography lists 3 ...

A 4 page overview of the structure and function of proteins, enzymes, and amino acids. Details how structure affects function. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page discussion of how the body reacts in relation to fear. This paper reviews this reaction on a neuronal level. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 7 page discussion of how the amygdale in particular controls the body's reaction to fear. This paper reviews this reaction on a neuronal level, exploring both the normal and the abnormal reaction to outside stimuli. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the implications of shoeing horses. The bottom line appears to be that shoes are beneficial in offering protection where it is needed and in correcting existing hoof problems, but that all horses do not need to be routinely shoed without assessing the conditions in which they live and work. ...