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Digestive System Diseases

Oral Cavity

• Tooth Decay

  Tooth enamel is destroyed by acids produced by bacteria that break down food fragments stuck between teeth. Tooth decay causes cavities to form, and bacteria in the cavities can then destroy the teeth.

• Gingivitis

  Inflammation of the gums caused by vitamin deficiencies or poor dental hygiene.

Stomach

• Gastroenteritis

  An infection affecting the stomach or intestine, caused by bacterial toxins. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever.

• Gastritis

  Irritation of the gastric mucosa causing pain, acidity, and a burning sensation. Often caused by smoking, drinking alcohol, eating spicy foods, or taking medicine.

• Stomach Ulcer

  Damage to the gastric mucosa which causes the stomach cavity to come

LESSICO 6

Film and Media Terminology

• Accountability: Responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when asked.
• Set the agenda: A list of items to be discussed at a meeting.
• Archival footage: Material from the past that can be used in other films.
• Audio engineer: A person whose job is to alter and balance the levels of different sounds as they are recorded.
• Axe: To get rid of a service.
• Back: Give help or support.
• Ban: Decide or say that something is not allowed.
• Bid: Offer a service for a price, in competition with others.
• Boom: Increase in economic activity.
• Expose corruption: Reveal illegal or dishonest behavior.
• Cover-up: Action taken to hide a mistake from the public.
• Lack of credibility: Absence of the quality that makes people

Ethical Considerations in Psychological Research

One ethical consideration in psychological research is the use of deception. Deception occurs when a participant is not made fully aware of the purpose of a study or is intentionally misinformed. Researchers often use deception to hide the true aim of an experiment. If participants knew the aim, they might demonstrate demand characteristics, either trying to give the researchers what they want or behaving in a way that makes them look their best, a phenomenon known as the social desirability effect.

Deception is problematic because it undermines the concept of informed consent. It violates the trust between a researcher and a participant. Additionally, it increases the chance that a participant... Continue reading "Ethical Deception in Research & Multi-Store Memory Model" »

NTRO:

Hi X, How are things? Sorry to be so slow getting back to you but…--I was afraid that you were worried about your trip.-- What a great news, I'm glad to hear … that you're coming to Spain.

PARRA1:

In your letter mentioned…?—Well, if I were you..since…--besides, why you don’t…?—As well as that, you also wondered about…--I think you really should… because this way…

PARRA 3:

Anyway, I´ll be delighted to pay you a visit, count me!-- Let me know when it suits u so I can plan ahead—Final: well that's all 4 now, I hope this was helpful-------Dear Alex, / Many thanks for your message. It was great to hear from you! The first thing I want to say is that I completely agree with you about friends. I see some of mine almost every... Continue reading "Applying for a Position and Catching Up with a Friend in Spain" »

• Hardware: The physical parts of a computer, such as circuits and cables. This term encompasses all component parts studied in this unit.
• Software: The logical part of the computer, including applications, programs, and operating systems. This will be covered in the next unit.

Hardware Components

CPU (Central Processing Unit) or System Unit: The components located inside the computer case. It acts as the brain of the computer, where all information is processed.

Peripherals: All devices connected to the CPU, such as speakers, monitors, and mice.

Main Components of a Computer

• Motherboard
• Processor
• RAM memory
• Hard drive
• Expansion cards

Types of Computer Components

• Electrical Support Components: Provide the energy necessary for all computer components to function

The Renaissance was an artistic-cultural movement that, from Italy, spread throughout Western Europe from the 15th century. It was the cultural manifestation of a change in the European mentality that went from a theocentric world view, typical of the medieval period, to an anthropocentric one. This change, manifested in the humanist philosophical current, is considered the beginning of the Modern Age.

Principles:

• Anthropocentrism: They rejected theocentric mentality which revolved around God. They believed humans were the centre of the universe.
• Classical antiquity: They studied Greek and Latin texts and were inspired by the philosophers of antiquity.
• Scientific curiosity: They were interested in science and technological progress.

Origin:

During... Continue reading "The Renaissance: A Cultural Movement from Italy to Western Europe" »

What is the Internet?

The internet is a vast network of thousands of computers and devices worldwide, connected through various means like copper wires, fiber optics, and wireless connections.

Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a revolutionary concept that describes the connection of everyday objects to the internet. This interconnectedness allows us to interact with these objects remotely and seamlessly.

Web Browsers

A web browser is a software program that retrieves and displays the content of web pages. It acts as your gateway to accessing information and resources on the internet.

Search Engines

Search engines are sophisticated computer systems that index files stored on websites across the internet. They continuously crawl and... Continue reading "Internet Safety and Digital Responsibility Guide" »

Grammar and Vocabulary Corrections

Section 1: Chimpanzee Facts

1) This is a chimpanzee which is called “Bubbles.” It is owned by Michael Jackson. It is kept in his home. It is fed every day by Michael Jackson himself. It is dressed in funny clothes. It is said that “Bubbles” is Michael Jackson’s only friend.

Section 2: Burglary Incident Report

2) Two men were seen breaking into a house in my street last night. The police were called and they arrived very quickly. One man was caught immediately. The other escaped, but he was found very soon. Both were questioned by a police officer. The two men were charged with burglary.

Section 3: Active to Passive Voice Transformations

Examples of Passive Voice Conversion:

• The gardener has planted some

16th Century Economy and Society

The economy prospered due to the riches obtained from the Americas, especially silver and gold.

• It enabled the kings to finance the numerous wars they were involved in throughout Europe, meaning that the majority of his wealth ended up outside the Iberian Peninsula.
• The arrival of metals enriched the nobility. They used the silver and gold to buy luxury products, but did not invest in production. Therefore, the majority of the population became poorer.
• The craft industry began to grow due to an increase in demand from the American territories. However, the rise in prices made Spanish products more expensive, and it became cheaper to buy them abroad.
• As they had more resources, the monarchs were able to begin more

Opinion essay: intro/list-arguments/conclusion (linking words: first of all, It seems to me, as I see it, as far as I am concerned)

Used to: habit in the past/past perfect: the action is before the past/past perfect conditional: longer actions/past conditional: an action in progress in the past/past simple: main events