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Tuesday, 28 October 2014

Ascidiacea.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascidiacea


                                                                                            Halocynthia sp.

The pharynx is surrounded by an Atrium.

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The pharynx is surrounded by an atrium, through which water is expelled through a second, usually smaller, siphon. Cords of connective tissue cross the atrium to maintain the general shape of the body. The outer body wall consists of connective tissue, muscle fibres, and a simple epithelium directly underlying the tunic.

The beating of the cilia sucks Water.

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The beating of the cilia sucks water through the siphon, and then through the stigmata. A long ciliated groove, or endostyle, runs along one side of the pharynx, and a projecting ridge along the other. The endostyle may be homologous with the thyroid gland of vertebrates, despite its differing function.

The pharyngeal region is occupied mainly by the Pharynx.

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As its name implies, the pharyngeal region is occupied mainly by the pharynx. The large buccal siphon opens into the pharynx, acting like a mouth. The pharynx itself is ciliated and contains numerous perforations, or stigmata, arranged in a grid-like pattern around its circumference.

Monday, 27 October 2014

Be your own Prozac.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/stoi/deep-focus/Be-your-own-prozac/articleshow/44946136.cms

Kelly G Lambert, professor of neuro science at RandolphMacon College in Ashland, Virginia, has been involved in studying the mammalian brain and is one of the foremost researchers on neurochemicals. She has written two popular books, 'Lifting Depression' and 'The Lab Rat Chronicles', besides textbooks. Currently, she is writing 'Cracking the Brain's Code: Making Smart Decisions in an Uncertain World'. Here, she explains how people can 'activate' the brain's neurochemicals themselves..

Although we typically think that we can only alter the neu- rochemicals in our brains through the use of psycho- active drugs (antidepres- sants, anti-anxiety drugs, etc), the brain naturally alters neurochemicals as it engages in adaptive and natural behaviours. I refer to the ability to change the brain's neurochemicals through various behaviours as Behaviourceuticals. A few examples include:

Hobbies | Pursue your passion
Running | Rx for the brain
Repetitive behaviours | Pace out stress
Social contact | Jhappi works
Gaining a sense of mastery
Prehistoric lessons







Kelly G Lambert, professor of neuro science at RandolphMacon College in Ashland, Virginia, has been involved in studying the mammalian brain and is one of the foremost researchers on neurochemicals.

The 9 Best Soups for Weight Loss.(4)

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/soups-for-weight-loss

Because science says it’s great for dropping pounds.



Cajun Chicken and Andouille Soup

This spicy and satisfying recipe is a perfect match for football season.

ECB Review Marks End of Europe Banking Crisis, Dijsselbloem Says.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-26/ecb-review-marks-end-of-europe-banking-crisis-dijsselbloem-says.html

The European Central Bank’s stress test marks the passing of the region’s banking crisis, Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem said.
“I definitely think the banking crisis is behind us,” Dijsselbloem, who is also Dutch finance minister, said in an interview with Bloomberg Television in The Hague yesterday. “I am never free of worry, so I do feel that banks have to keep on working managing their risks, strengthening their capital ratios where necessary also in the future.”
Twenty-five of 130 lenders tested failed the balance-sheet review led by the ECB, which found the biggest capital hole lurking in Italy. While the Frankfurt-based institution identified a total shortfall of 25 billion euros ($32 billion), most of that is covered by measures undertaken by the banks this year.
Dijsselbloem said he is “quite confident” the banks that failed will be successful in bringing in more capital. “The numbers are manageable. It is very important to get that done so that everyone can be rest assured that European banks are once again solid.”
Nine of the banks that failed are Italian, with Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA leading the pack with a capital gap of 2.1 billion euros. In Portugal, Banco Comercial Portugues SA was found to have a shortfall of 1.15 billion euros. The bank said in a statement yesterday after the ECB published its results that measures undertaken this year are sufficient to make up the difference.

Eurogroup Chairman and Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem.