How would you verify that double stuffed Oreos are double stuffed?

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Due Date:  Check calendar
From this information or any other valid double stuffed cookie website create an experimental design.
Possible resource: http://www.snackworks.com/search/product-results.aspx?searchText=oreo
1. Scientific Method
2.  APA style format
3.  APA Reference citation style
4.  Read the advertisement on the web about the double stuffed Oreo cookies versus the regular ones because you do not need to buy the cookies unless you want to have a Let’s Dunk the Oreo cookies in a Glass of Milk.  (Why Oreo’s?  it was my favorite cookie when I was a kid)
5.  Do not use any Google experiments found on the web.  I will catch it and you will get a 0.
6.  I place all assignments on safe assign and you have access to the report.  I also have another two programs.  So please show me how creative you are using what you learned and how you applied it.
7.  Make sure you read the instructions
 
Please READ and  ensure that you understand all the lecture notes and use the specific PowerPoints to help you understand the Scientific Method.  You may have to go back to 1.1
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One of the best methods of learning this process is to employ all disciplines to apply all the steps to solve the problem.
You may find this amusing because students in science classes often start the first chapter for that familiar step-by-step flow chart. The documentation describes how scientists develop a hypothesis, test a hypothesis, gathers data, analysis and then draw conclusions, and finally summary.
These chapters often include an experiment where students follow directions and answer a question.  Unfortunately, these “canned” experiments often do not enhance or engage the creative process of designing a method to test a hypothesis.  The reason might be that the plan provides for them an activity checklist.
The fun of any investigative process is the development of an authentic approach to testing a hypothesis.  This method requires using critical thinking(logic) and clear communication, flexibility with changing a design that doesn’t seem to work.
Inquiry labs, or open-ended labs, allow students to explore science, answer a question, or test a hypothesis without the traditional recipe tied to traditional labs. Inquiry labs are a great way to start a chapter on learning the scientific method..
Each lab should begin with a simple question that leads to a way that will provide data to support the hypothesis and discover the relationship between the variables, independent and dependent.  I like to go to the grocery store and find my investigative problems there on the grocery shelves.
An example would be how many red M&Ms does a large bag of candy hold.  According to the M&M website, there is a certain percentage.  I love to play a thinking game and see how many red M&Ms are in the bag versus the total number of M&Ms.
Well here is your assignment.
Use the Scientific Method To solve the problem.
How would you verify that double stuffed Oreos are double stuffed?
(Hint: You must use the scientific method)
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What is NLP?

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Unit 6 Assignment Instructions
Natural Language Processing (NLP), is not a new technology, but it is one that is not yet fully developed. Many healthcare professionals and organizations are working diligently on how to combine NLP with use in EMRs.
Complete an internet search over NLP, and answer the questions that follow by creating a 3–4 page paper. Cite sources when necessary, following APA formatting principles.

  • What is NLP?
  • What possible benefits will NLP provide to medical professionals and organizations?
  • o What possible disadvantages will occur due to using NLP technology?
  • What are the barriers to using NLP?
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Explained issues associated with awarding pay increases.

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Create a Diversity Office
Shortly after the CNO (Chief Nurse Officer) completed her annual performance appraisal and salary evaluations, as required by the Joint Commission; you are confronted by a minority female RN that claims that her wages are substantially less than her male RN counterpart who is performing the exact same job in the oncology department. She feels as if she is being discriminated against. You realize you have no procedures in place to address these issues. Although minorities continue to be underrepresented within the healthcare workforce, your healthcare systems has continued to diversify with an increased number of ethnic and racial employees. You are aware that minorities and women will continue to comprise the highest percentage of new entrants into the labor force. You also notice that this is a pattern as this is the fourth employee that has confronted you with an issue regarding diversity (i.e. specifically differences in racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds) in the last six weeks from the oncology department.
Directions:
By the due date assigned, create a 15-20 slide PowerPoint Presentation to make a recommendation to the CEO to create a diversity office. The presentation should include the following:
· Explanation of the issues associated with awarding pay increases as it relates to performance appraisal to ensure consistency.
· Identification of components of compensation.
· Determination of the impact on diversity in the healthcare organization.
· Discussion of the role leadership plays in managing diversity and strategies to employ to effectively manage diversity
· Identification of major laws impacting the healthcare industry as it relates to hiring, terminating, and discriminating against employees.

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Explained issues associated with awarding pay increases. 44
Identified components of compensation. 44
Determine the impact on diversity in the organization. 36
Discuss role of leadership in managing diversity. 40
Recognize strategies to effectively manage diversity. 36
Identify major laws impacting healthcare industry. 36
Style (8 points): Tone, audience, and word choice
Organization (16 points): Introduction, transitions, and conclusion
Usage and Mechanics (16 points): Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure
APA Elements (24 points): In text citations and references, paraphrasing, and appropriate use of quotations and other elements of style		 64
Total: 300


Criteria Maximum Points
GR1 Explained issues associated with awarding pay increases. 44 points
GR2 Identified components of compensation. 44 points
GR3 Determine the impact on diversity in the organization. 36 points
GR4 Discuss role of leadership in managing diversity. 40 points
GR5 Recognize strategies to effectively manage diversity. 36 points
GR6 Identify major laws impacting healthcare industry. 36 points
GR7 Style (8 points): Tone, audience, and word choice Organization (16 points): Introduction, transitions, and conclusion Usage and Mechanics (16 points): Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure APA Elements (24 points): In text citations and referenc 64 points
Overall Score Total Score 0 or more

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Describe users of health information and health information  management functions

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 Attached is the summary for the paper to go off of.
RESEARCH PAPER SHOULD BE 5 – 7 PAGES LONG!
Category Points Description of Criteria
-Introduction (5 points)
2-3 sentence introduction to tell the reader what the project is about.
-Description of the facility (20 points)
Describe the chosen healthcare organization, based on the key points  listed in the Guidelines section 1. Address any issues pointed out in  your draft feedback.
-Description of health information users and HIM functions (30 points)
Describe users of health information and health information  management functions, based on the key points listed in the Guidelines  section 2. Address any issues pointed out in your draft feedback.
-Description of healthcare technologies and/or systems (40 points)
Describe healthcare technologies and/or information systems used at  the chosen facility, based on the key points listed in the Guidelines  section 3.
-Conclusions (15 points)
Summarize your findings and share your learning experience, based on key points listed in the Guidelines section 4.
-Writing (20 points)
Your writing should be original (with no more than 25% match with  other resources), about 5-7 pages long, and follow the APA format:  double spaced, Times New Roman, Size 12 (cover page and reference page  are not included). Use at least three references (including your  textbook) and add references and in-text citations in the APA format, as  needed. Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Organize the  information well and use headers to separate the major sections  (introduction, description of the facility, description of users and HIM  functions, description of healthcare technologies, and conclusions).
It  is highly recommended that you use SmartThinking tutoring to address  writing issues and seek help with grammar, references, in-text  citations, or APA formatting.
-Total (130 points)
A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
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What influences have humans had on your local environment, positive or negative

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respond to student post
Stacia post
The core values that best relate to this situation include:  basing work on the knowledge of how children develop and recognizing that children achieve their full potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust and respect.  In this particular situation, I am responsible for all of the children in my care.
Within the NAEYC Code the most relevant statement to this situation is found in Principles 1.1.  This principle, rightfully so, has precedence over all other principles within this particular code.  The code clearly states that above all, children shall not be harmed.  Practices that are emotionally damaging, physically harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitative, or intimidating are not within the parameters of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
This code is relevant to the situation addressed as stated in P-1.5 “We shall use appropriate assessment systems….”  In the situation, the assessment system is not appropriate as one of the core values is to be knowledgeable of the way that children learn and develop.  As highly qualified educational professionals, it is our responsibility to know and understand the children we teach.
Research has proven that standardized testing is not best practice for young children.  Also, removing children from an environment where they feel safe pushes the limits of the code of conduct for early childhood education.  As previously mentioned, the guiding principle in 1.1 describes how it is the responsibility of educators to keep children safe.  While the assessing is taking place, another professional is being left alone with children.  Not only is this stressful for the aid, it is not safe for the children she is now solely responsible for.  As an early childhood professional, I would bring this situation of standardized testing, removing children from the learning environment, and lack of supervision to the immediate supervisor or director of the program.  I would also use the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment to defend my stance.
Shante post
 
As educators, we have a responsibility for the type and quality of care of young children whom are too vulnerable to care for themselves.  The core value in this scenario is finding a way to assessment the skill set of the children by using traditional methods such as standardized pencil and paper tests.  The concern is that removal of the children to perform these test might disrupt their daily routine and could burden the teacher’s aide that has to remain in the classroom with the other children that are not being tested at the time.  To explore other scenarios on how the address this issue, there are several things that can be tried to see what systems would work best.  If there is another classroom that is already practicing this method, observations of that class can be done and a few students can be “tested” by being removed from the class and going to the practice test classroom.  The students can be taken in small groups or the classroom can be broken up so half can test and half can remain to see how this may disrupt the routine of the classroom.  One or both ways could be tried to see which seems more effective and less burdensome. Once this trial is complete, the test can be assessed to see how the well the children did.  One will have to take into consideration that not every child performs the same on test, so some leniency will have to be used.  If an overwhelming number of children perform poorly, the topic of incorporating observations may have to be revisited to assure that each child’s grading scale is determined by many different factors instead on objective viewpoint, such as a test. Once this is revisited, as the educators we then need to look at the procedure and why certain methods were initially put in place and revisit these ideals again.  Again, it is the educator’s job to protect those whom do not have a voice and are vulnerable.  If the educator feels as though this method is not successful, they will need to be firm with their beliefs and conclusions.
explain what you found interesting and/or most applicable about body chemistry
 
What influences have humans had on your local environment, positive or negative? Provide examples.
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Is the pneumococcal vaccine a whole bacterium vaccine?

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** Read the question below and decided whether or not you agree with the answer or not? Use supporting documentation to support your answer**
    Is the pneumococcal vaccine a whole bacterium vaccine? Who should receive this vaccine and why is it so important for that particular group to get the vaccine?
The pneumococcal vaccine is composed of segments of the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, and not the entire bacteria. The most commonly given form of pneumococcal vaccine is the polysaccharide vaccine. This vaccine contains a variety of isolated polysaccharides that are distinct to different pneumococcal forms that cause a B-cell mediated immune response (without the help of T-cells) and therefore is only recommended for those who have functioning immune systems, and is generally ineffective in children younger than 2 years old whose immune systems are immature. The other form of the vaccine is the conjugated vaccine. This also contains specific polysaccharides but they are bonded to a diphtheria toxoid protein, which causes a strong immune response but is non-toxic. This vaccine is recommended for children younger than 2 because it is capable of inducing a strong immune response.
Pneumococcal vaccines are recommended for children younger than 2 years old, adults older than 65, or anyone else that is immune compromised or at risk of complications such as those with chronic heart, liver, or lung disease. These individuals have a more difficult time fighting the disease and are much more susceptible to death. In 2013 there were 56,832 pneumonia-related deaths in the U.S.
Minimum 150 words
MLA Format
Cite All Sources
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What term is used to describe a neuron that is not transmitting a signal?

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Passing a signal from one neuron to another – Chemical synapse


If the nervous system is going to function properly, neurons must be able to communicate with each other by passing signals to one another. This occurs at a synapse, or relay point between two cells. The most common type of synapse in the nervous system of animals is chemical synapse. Chemical synapse occurs in the narrow space between the axon terminal of the sending neuron and the dendrite of the receiving neuron.

Revised 10/19/2011

When action potential reaches the axon terminal, it is converted into a chemical signal. This chemical signal comes in the form of a neurotransmitter (a chemical that carries information from one nerve cell to another). Once the action potential arrives at the end of the neuron, it stimulates vesicles containing a neurotransmitter. The vesicle will then fuse with the cell membrane and release the neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft using the process of exocytosis. The released neurotransmitters diffuse across the synaptic cleft and bind to receptor molecules, which are proteins attached to ion channels within the membrane of the receiving cell. The binding of the neurotransmitters to the receptor molecules causes the ion channels to open, allowing Na+ to diffuse into the cell. This influx of Na+ ions causes an action potential in the receiving neuron. The neurotransmitter is then either broken down or transported back to the sending neuron to be reused. The absence of neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft causes the ion channels to close and the signal to end.

Analysis Questions Directions: Answer question based on readings


1. What term is used to describe a neuron that is not transmitting a signal?

2. Describe the conditions inside and outside of a neuron during resting potential.

3. Describe the conditions inside and outside of a neuron during action potential.

4. What causes a neuron to change from resting potential to action potential?

5. What causes a neuron to return to a resting potential from an action potential?
6. How is a signal transmitted through a single neuron?

7. What is a neurotransmitter?

8. How are neurotransmitters secreted into the synaptic cleft?

9. How does a neurotransmitter cause an action potential in a receiving neuron?
10. How is the signal between neurons stop?

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 explain how the 14C in the labelled glucose and fructose is incorporated into the CO2 released.

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Introduction to Biochemistry
4LMS0001
Interpretative assignment 2017-18
Your answers should be written in a Word document. This should only contain the text of the answers (and not the details of the experiments or the text of the questions). The maximum word count for the assignment is 1000 words. The work should be submitted electronically via StudyNet.
Objectives
· To introduce you to data interpretation and develop your interpretive skills.
· To show how metabolism can be studied.
· To show how studies of metabolism can be used to identify biochemical lesions.
· To develop your understanding of the glycolytic pathway.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this exercise you should be able to:
· Understand what is meant by a U-14C label and how it can be used.
· Be very familiar with the glycolytic pathway.
· Understand some of the principles of the activation and action of toxicants.
· Have developed your ability to analyse data and think about metabolism logically.
Introduction
The glycoside beta drummin has been shown to be an effective reversible male anti-fertility agent in ram and boar. The primary contraceptive effect appears to be directly on spermatozoa within the cauda epididymis.
Adverse side effects have precluded human trials and it was decided to investigate the mechanism of action of beta drummin in order to develop less toxic anti-fertility analogues.
Radiolabelled substrates were used to elucidate where the compound was having an effect on metabolism. The substrates are designated U-14C which indicates that a proportion of the C atoms are the 14C isotope, U indicating that all the carbon atoms in the molecule are labelled rather than one specifically. The following experiments were carried out.
Experiment 1
Ram spermatozoa were washed in buffer (ram spermatozoa washed, RSW) and incubated for 3 hours with U-14C glucose (15mM) or U-14C fructose (10mM) in the presence of beta drummin (0.1mM). Oxygen uptake, as an indicator of aerobic respiration, was measured. Radioactivity recovered in the CO2 released as a result of oxidation of the substrate was also measured. Both were decreased to 50% in treated samples compared with control values. There was no accumulation of lactate.
Experiment 2
Incubation of RSW with U-14C pyruvate (5mM) or U-14C lactate (5mM) needed beta drummin at a concentration of 10-100mM to cause a 50% inhibition in oxygen uptake and 50% inhibition in CO2 released.
Experiment 3
Further incubations of RSW with inhibitor only, such that endogenous substrates (presumably lipid) are required for oxidation, resulted in negligible inhibition. Even when 100mM beta drummin was added the oxygen consumption was decreased by only 20%.
Experiment 4
RSW were incubated with fructose (15mM) in the presence and absence of beta drummin (3mM) and concentrations of glycolytic intermediates were measured. The results for samples treated with beta drummin, expressed as a percentage of control, are shown in Table 1.
Table 1: Concentrations of Intermediates of Glycolysis following incubation of RSW with beta drummin.

Concentration % of control value
glucose-6-phosphate 50 +/-2
fructose-6-phosphate 52 +/-3
fructose-1,6 bisphosphate 3,280 +/-100
dihydroxyacetone phosphate 280 +/- 20
glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate >300
3-phosphoglycerate Not detected*
2-phosphoglycerate Not detected*
phosphoenolpyruvate Not detected*
pyruvate 2 +/-0.1
lactate 0

* The assay method used could not detect these compounds in control or test incubates. In a separate experiment it was found that if two control incubates were pooled and the pooled volumes reduced by 50%, the assay method could just measure these compounds.
Experiment 5
Purified glycolytic enzymes were prepared from RSW and assayed for activity. Addition of beta drummin at final concentrations as high as 300mM to the reaction cuvettes had no effect on the activity of any of the glycolytic enzymes assayed including hexokinase, phosphofructokinase (PFK), aldolase, triose phosphate isomerise, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, phosphoglycerate kinase, pyruvate kinase and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH).
Questions
1. In just a few sentences explain how the 14C in the labelled glucose and fructose is incorporated into the CO2 released. (Only an overview, precise details of the pathways are not required.)
(10 marks)
2. What is the significance of the lack of accumulation of lactate in Experiment 1?
(10 marks)
3. What two explanations can you offer for the decrease in O2 uptake and CO2 output in the presence of beta drummin?
(10 marks)
4. Explain why the results of Experiment 2 point to some blockage of the glycolytic pathway by beta drummin.
(10 marks)
5. Explain why the results of Experiment 3 confirm the findings of Experiment 2.
(10 marks)
6. Suggest the probable site of beta drummin inhibition from the data in Table 1, explaining your reasoning.
(10 marks)
7. Give reasons why fructose-1,6 bisphosphate should be relatively so high.
(10 marks)
8. Postulate why beta drummin is effective as an inhibitor only when added to crude extracts but not when added to purified enzymes.
(10 marks)
9. What is the probable mechanism of inhibition shown when beta drummin acts in vivo?
(10 marks)
10. What is the physiological explanation for the anti-fertility effect of beta drummin?
(10 marks)
Guidelines
1) The total word count for the document is 1000 words.
2) The assignment should be typed, single-sided, double spaced in size 12 font. Please leave a standard margin on all edges (approximately 2.5 cm) and number the pages.
3) To facilitate anonymous marking please ensure your student number and word count are included in the header/footer of the assignment.
4) You should submit a document that has only the answers to each question (do not include the questions themselves).
5) You should submit a file that has only your student number as the filename.
6) Your name should not appear anywhere in the document.
7) Read through the information given and the questions at least twice before attempting your answers.
Failure to follow these guidelines will result in 5% being deducted from your overall mark.
The information is presented in a logical step-by-step way. Only consider the data for the specific experiment in each question, building on what you have already discovered, without including assumptions from later experiments.

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What are some of the emotional and physical problems associated with childhood and adolescent obesity?

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    Hello this is a Nutrition and Diet Therapy II class (biology ) and this is a discussion post so please read the instructions below. If you use  any sources; please list it. and NO PLAGIARISM.

Discussion #2 – Childhood Obesity

Your response should be a minimum of 250 words
Childhood  obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents  in the past 30 years.  Many say the rise is due to poor dietary  factors, while others will say it’s due to the sedentary lifestyle that a  large majority of children lead each day.  The long-term effects of  obesity can be debilitating.
1.  What are some of the emotional and physical problems associated with childhood and adolescent obesity?
2.  Who do you think is primarily to blame for the childhood obesity crisis in America?  Why?
3.  If you were placed on a government committee and asked to come up  with ONE solution that could potentially reduce the prevalence of  childhood obesity in future generations, what would your solution be?   Explain why you feel your solution would work by giving 1-2 supporting  pieces of evidence.
Your response should be a minimum of 250 words.  Many say the rise is due to poor dietary  factors, while others will say it’s due to the sedentary lifestyle that a  large majority of children lead each day.  The long-term effects of  obesity can be debilitating

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Explain the process of cancer, the effects on the human body, the various types, and the risk factors involved

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Unit II Homework
Cancer and Genetics
Introduction
In order for organisms to grow, repair, maintain, and reproduce, cells undergo cell division. Sometimes, cells uncontrollably divide, resulting in cancer. In the first part of the Cancer and Cell Division Lab, you will learn about normal cell division and will compare it to cell division that occurs in cancer cells. You will then visit a website to find out more information about cancer. You will learn why it occurs, why it kills, and new treatments that are being tested and used to treat cancer.
Objectives
1. Explain the process of cancer, the effects on the human body, the various types, and the risk factors involved.
2. Explain various treatments for cancer.
3. Explain the various stages of mitosis.
Materials
No extra materials will be required to complete this lab other than internet service.
Directions
· Go to the following website: http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_23/BL_23.html
· Follow the steps under the PROCEDURE section.
· Type all answers directly on the data sheet.
· Select Save As, and save this document using your last name and student ID as the file name.
· Upload the data sheet as a .doc, .docx, or .rtf file when you are finished.
While viewing the video, answer the following questions. Total: 8 points
1. In which stage of cell division is the DNA copied? (4 points)
 
2. During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the middle? (4 points)
 
After viewing the video, click on the Information tab in the bottom right corner. Answer the following questions. Total: 12 points
1. In which of the cancer types listed, are males not at risk of developing? (4 points)
 
2. Cigarette smoke is a major risk factor for which type of cancer listed? (4 points)
 
3. The risk for which type of cancer increases after the age of 55? (4 points)
 
Continue following the directions under the PROCEDURE section, and complete the following table. Total: 40 points

Interphase Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase % of Cells Dividing % of Cells at rest
Normal Lungs
Cancerous Lungs
Normal Stomach
Cancerous Stomach
Normal Ovary
Cancerous Ovary
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