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    chrysalis to eventually become a butterfly which is made of protein. Butterflies are a living things which are made of DNA or Deoxyribonucleic acid which is the macromolecule nucleic acid Butterfly wings are made of very thin layers of chitin which is a carbohydrate The caterpillar goes through a series of chemical reactions controlled by enzymes which is a protein Cells Caterpillars eat leaves that are plants that use photosynthesis to obtain energy Butterflies eat plants to obtain energy

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    Monarch butterflies-scientifically called Danaus plexippus are commonly found in North America, Central America and Australia (“Global Distribution”). This species of butterflies has become famous due to natural phenomenon through which it migrates thousands of miles every year to escape extreme climate changes, starvation, and longer nights. Interestingly, it takes about four generations of monarchs to complete a round-trip migration, so most of the monarchs end up dying to ensure their offsprings

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    Milkweed in the Garden Common milkweed, asclepia syricia, is favorite choice among monarch butterflies for host plants to their larvae because of its low toxicity. Because milkweed spreads from runners deep underground, it needs a lot of surface warmth to trigger growth, so it does best as a first emergent or in recently mowed fields where light and heat can reach the soil. Because of this, common milkweed does not perform well in home landscaping. The cool shade offered by broad, leafy perennials

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    Blue Oat Mite Penthaleus spp.2 Arachnida2 Acarina2 Penthaleidae2 Paurometabolous 2-3 generations per year, each generation 8-10 weeks over Autumn, winter and spring. Singly or in clusters of 3-6. Eggs are year round, nymphs between April until the end of September while adult life cycle is between April and the end of October. Over-summering eggs which are thick-walled making them resistant to dry conditions.. Can mover between plants over several meters. Redlegged Earth Mite Halotydeus

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    locations where large colonies of monarch butterflies migrated to. However in the recent years the size of the colonies have began to shrink. The monarch butterflies tend to hibernate in the winter in reserve forests. It is believed one reason for the decline of monarch butterflies migrating to the reserve forests in Mexico is because of the number of insects in these forests had increased along with the destruction of these forrest. Another reason for monarch butterflies migrating to these different areas

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    The monarch butterfly is something that we all have known and loved ever since we were children. During the present time, the monarch butterflies are becoming extinct. Due to human and natural activities, the monarchs population has been declining for two decades. Delaware and its citizens are taking action to save the monarchs from extinction. The monarch takes on a long migration from America and Canada to Mexico during the winter (vice versa). The monarch lives in three distinct population areas

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    Research paper on stroke

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    Stroke 1 Stroke Strokes have been around for thousands of years. Hippocrates recognized and described what we now call strokes as the onset of sudden paralysis. In ancient times stroke was called apoplexy and this term was applied to anyone who suddenly became struck down with paralysis. Physicians during that time knew very little about stroke and the only thing that could be done for the condition was to feed and care for the patient. "The first person to investigate apoplexy was a Swiss scientist

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    and appears very frightened.   1. Which additional clinical manifestation(s) should the nurse expect to find if Nancy's symptoms have been caused by a brain attack (stroke)? (Select all that apply.) A) A carotid bruit. CORRECT The carotid artery (artery to the brain) is narrowed in clients with a brain attack (stroke). A bruit is an abnormal sound heard on auscultation resulting from interference with normal blood flow.   B) Elevated blood pressure. CORRECT

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    REFLECTIVE ACCOUNT OF A CLINICAL SCENARIO ~ (AN ASPECT OF NURSING CARE) Reflection on Clinical Practice – First Placement (Year 1) The following essay is a reflective account on an event that I, a student nurse encountered whilst on my first clinical placement in my first year of study. The event took place in a nursing home. All names have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the patient (NMC, 2008). Throughout this

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    Essay 208 Task a

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    Task A – Plan You are planning an outing with a group of individuals. Some of the individuals need assistance with using the toilet, eating and drinking, and with their medication. Prepare a plan for all social care workers and helpers to follow. Your plan should include the following information. Ai – A description of four different examples of accidents and/or sudden illnesses should occur Asthma Attack – An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms caused by the tightening of

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