The increments in plasma growth hormone after arginine infusion and after insulin-induced hypoglycemia are compared, and some reservations concerning the use of arginine infusion as a provocative test for the hormone are set forth.
Intentional torts are civil law violations that involve intentional acts by the defendant. These are distinguished from violations that are accidental, such as those involving negligence. Intentional torts include acts like: assault, battery, theft, property damage, invasion of privacy, slander/defamation, and other acts.
A tort is defined as a negligent or intentional civil wrong not arising out of a contract or statute. A tort is an act which causes injury and individuals who suffer personal injury as a result of another partyâs tortuous act may sue for damages.