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Amnesia

2014-10-20T14:22:54Z

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Amnesia is a condition which results in the loss of memory. There are various caues of the disease. The main cause is injury to the brain via physical trauma, infection, drug and alcohol abuse or reduced blood flow to the brain. Amnesia caused due to a psychological issue is known as psychogenic<ref>http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/amnesia</ref>.

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Amnesia

2014-10-19T20:48:24Z

130084538: Created page with " Amnesia is a condition which results in the loss of memory. There are various caues of the disease. The main cause is injury to the brain via physical trauma, infection, dr..."

Amnesia is a condition which results in the loss of memory. There are various caues of the disease. The main cause is injury to the brain via physical trauma, infection, drug and alcohol abuse or reduced blood flow to the brain. Amnesia caused due to a psychological issue is known as psychogenic.
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Ectotherms

2013-11-29T00:31:03Z

130084538: Created page with "An Ectotherm is a "cold blooded animal" meaning its body temperature is dependant on the external environment<ref>http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1516418/ectotherm</ref..."

An Ectotherm is a "cold blooded animal" meaning its body temperature is dependant on the external environment<ref>http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1516418/ectotherm</ref>. Factors such as sunlight and shelter would affect an ectotherm's temperature.This would consequently affect their behaviour. Examples of ecotherms include fish and reptiles. Ectotherms have a lower rate of metabolism than endotherms, as they have a lower rate of respiration, which would be one of the mechanisms used to generate heat in an Endotherm. Endotherms would be more suited to living in extreme conditions than ecotherms, as their external environment does not have a significant effect on the body temperature.

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