”2. What is the function of the liver in digestion? ”

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”3. What role does the gall bladder play in digestion? ”

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”4. Why is the orientation of muscle of the stomach wall important? How does this contribute to its function? ”

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”5. Why does amylase from saliva stop working in the stomach? What other organ produces amylase? ”

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One of the most common signs of polycystic kidney disease is hypertension in an otherwise healthy person. Why would cysts on the kidney lead to higher blood pressure?

pharmacology question

Briefly explain why a Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor would cause more pronounced hypokalemia than a typical thiazide diuretic.

What are female and male reproductive major organs? Give its function and their relationship to each other.

Use your own words. If not, include your references below. Thank you!

pharmacology question

Explain briefly why the effectiveness of oral furosemide would be lowered in patients with severe chronic congestive heart failure.

pharmacology question

Explain briefly how an increase in systemic blood pressure would lead to a decrease in renin release?

pharmacology question

Why do you expect an ACE inhibitor to increase renin release and the rate of formation of angiotensin I?

When catecholamines are produced as hormones (rather than as neurotransmitters), they travel through the ______ instead of across a synapse, which makes their signal more ______.

2) A 55-year-old woman asks you (because you did EXB110 and you are the expert) to recommend a method for her to lose weight. She is an Asian lady who would like to lose 30 pounds and has no thyroid disease and has “normal” metabolism (similar metabolism to other females her age). She does not currently take any medication and does not use cosmetics. She also eats all types of food and currently walks for one hour three days a week. Over a six-month period, what changes to her lifestyle would you recommend for her to lose at least 10 pounds without using any starvation diet? Describe the mechanisms in detail that would be occurring that allow her to lose weight based upon your suggestions.

1. When we (humans) exercise we need energy. Why do we need this energy? Where do we get this energy from? Certain tissues which account for 40-50% of our body mass utilize a lot of energy and are especially important in exercise. Describe in detail how the “energy” gets to this tissue and how it is utilized by this tissue during low and vigorous exercise. What happens when the tissue does not have enough “energy” and when would a situation like this occur?  Can we improve the amount of “energy” that this tissue gets? If we can how would you do this when a person is at rest?