Gerald Andrews Emison | American Pragmatism as a Guide for Professional

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Gerald Andrews Emison | American Pragmatism as a Guide for Professional Ethical Conduct for Engineers
Emison argues that the field of engineering is unique in that the rapid advance of technology makes it difficult to rely on a rigid model of professional ethics. Rather, an adaptive and flexible engineering ethics is required, one that will respond to changes in the social, economic, and research worlds. Pragmatism offers an exemplary template for guiding ethical choice in engineering based on the social context of particular circumstances.
-The fact that it takes less time today to go from concept to applied technology means that both practitioners and academic engineers share responsibility for the profession's

• A) knowledge base.
• B) scholarly community.
• C) clients.
• D) managers.

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Stomach Absorbs

The process by which the stomach's lining absorbs specific substances such as alcohol and some drugs, though most nutrient absorption occurs in the intestines.

Alimentary Canal

The entire digestive tract from the mouth to the anus, through which food is ingested, broken down, and absorbed.

Pancreas

A glandular organ that functions in both the digestive and endocrine systems, producing digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin.

Digestive Enzymes

Enzymes produced by the digestive system that break down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates into simpler molecules that can be absorbed and utilized by the body.