In physics, for example, the space-time continuum model describes space and time as part of the same continuum rather than as separate entities. A spectrum in physics, such as the electromagnetic spec ...
Gordon Allport was an early pioneer in the study of traits, which he also referred to as dispositions. In his approach, "cardinal" traits are those that dominate and shape a person's behavior; their r ...
Coronary artery disease (also known as coronary heart disease and ischemic heart disease)Cardiomyopathy – diseases of cardiac muscleHypertensive heart disease – diseases of the heart secondary to hi ...
The classic symptoms of diabetes are polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst), polyphagia (increased hunger), and weight loss. Other symptoms that are commonly present at diagnosis ...
The society was originally founded on May 23, 1913 by 15 physicians and businessmen in New York City under the name American Society for the Control of Cancer (ASCC). The current name was adopted in 1 ...
Sodium at standard temperature and pressure is a soft silvery metal, that oxidizes to grayish white unless immersed in oil or inert gas. Sodium can be readily cut with a knife, and is a good conductor ...
The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) is a large American cancer research organization associated with the World Cancer Research Fund umbrella organization.Its stated mission is:to fund re ...
Systemic arterial pressureClassification of blood pressure for adultsCategory systolic, mm Hg diastolic, mm HgHypotension 90 60Desired90–11960–79Prehypertension120–13980–89Stage 1 hypertension140 ...
Cardiac electrical systole is staged and first derived from sympathetic charge from the sinoatrial node (SA node). Subsequent physiologic discharge from the SA node then finds its way through the atri ...
Main article: RunningSee also: JoggingRacewalkers at the World Cup Trials in 1987The word walk is descended from the Old English wealcan "to roll". In humans and other bipeds, walking is generally dis ...
The testing events are conducted in accordance with standards detailed in Army FM 7-22, Army Physical Readiness Training. Prior to the start of each event, the standard is read aloud, followed by a de ...
The army employs various individual weapons to provide light firepower at short ranges. The most common weapons used by the army are the compact variant of the M16 rifle, the M4 carbine, as well as th ...
The United States Army serves as the land-based branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. §3062 of Title 10 US Code defines the purpose of the army as:Preserving the peace and security and providing for the d ...
A physical fitness test is a test designed to measure physical strength, agility, and endurance. They are commonly employed in educational institutions as part of the physical education curriculum, in ...
Carbohydrates that a person eats are converted by the liver and muscles into glycogen for storage. Glycogen burns rapidly to provide quick energy. Runners can store about 8 MJ or 2,000 kcal worth of g ...
