What was the 2005 Dover court case about?
What is intelligent design (ID), and how does it differ from Darwin’s theory of evolution by means of natural selection?
Why is ID considered not to be science by the scientific community? Is there a difference between ID and creationism?
Why are scientists opposed to “equal time” for creationism/ID in science classes?
What evidence is put forward during the trial to support evolution and counter ID?
What evidence is put forward in support of ID? Does it hold up to scientific scrutiny?
What is ID’s notion of “irreducible complexity” and how is it refuted by evolutionary biologists?
Do you agree or disagree with the Judge’s decision in this case? Why?
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Describe the qualities of the muscle fiber arrangement and tendon attachments of the triceps brachii. Also, discuss synergist(s) and antagonist(s) muscles and their attachment sites. Describe when synergists and antagonists contract compared to your assigned muscle
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A person with kidney disease may develop hypertension. What are two different mechanisms by which abnormal kidney function might produce hypertension? What are two different ways that drugs could act via the kidneys to reduce hypertension?
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A trainer suggests the following nutrition for their athlete surrounding their training:
In the hour before training: water
During training: electrolyte drink with carbohydrate
After training: Carbohydrate and protein drink
Explain why the trainer would recommend this.
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1. Explain two ways athletes can blood dope.
2. For each method of blood doping you described, explain how it alters the oxygen-carrying
capacity of blood.
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Which of the following is matched INCORRECTLY?
synarthrosis : lambdoid suture
synarthrosis : epiphyseal line
amphiarthrosis : pubic symphysis
diarthrosis : joint between vertebral bodies
diarthrosis : metacarpophalangeal joint
2. What type of cartilage(s) is/are found in the glenohumeral joint?
elastic cartilage
fibrocartilage
hyaline cartilage
all of the above
both B and C
3. Bursa are filled with
lymph
blood
synovial fluid
interstitial fluid
serous fluid
4. A joint that contains many interlocking bones, strong ligaments and tendons, or thick joint capsules
is easily dislocated
does not allow any movement
is stable
is only found in the axial skeleton
has a very wide range of motion
5. Answering a telephone call (putting phone up to your ear) is an example of
adduction
hyperextension
extension
rotation
flexion
6. Plantar flexion is really extension at the ankle.
True
False
7. Which of the following is NOT a movement that occurs at joints of the vertebral column?
extension
rotation
lateral flexion
flexion
abduction
8. Which of the following gives the most stabilization and support to the shoulder joint?
tendons
muscles
capsule
boney connections
ligaments
9. Which of the following does NOT reinforce the joint capsule of the hip joint?
ligament of the femoral head
iliofemoral ligament
ischiofemoral ligament
pubofemoral ligament
transverse acetabular ligament
10. Which type of arthritis is associated with faulty immune conditions?
gouty arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
osteoarthritis
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The female ovarian cycle is divided into two stages. What are they called and what is occurring during each stage?
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A neuron has three main parts: dendrites, cell body, and axon. A neuron may send signals to other neuron or other tissues (effectors). Describe the physiology of how the signal moves from one point to the other and the other organ or tissue responds.
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In 2-3 sentences describe how SSRI drugs function as antidepressants. Your description should (i) describe whether SSRI drugs function as agonists or antagonists, (ii) specify which neurotransmitter pathway they act on, and (iii) how the SSRI mechanism of action treats clinical depression with respect to affecting neurotransmitter levels
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pharmacology ; homework 1
Compare oral, sublingual, and rectal administration routes of drugs providing their advantages and disadvantages. Giving examples explain how the bioavailability of drugs would be affected by these administration routes.
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Why are sympathetic ganglia near the spinal cord while parasympathetic ganglia are near the target organ? I'm trying to reason this out so I can memorize less. If there's no explanation, is there a mnemonic that you use?
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According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, over 20% of Americans are diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression (2018). As we learn about the nervous system this module, we can use these two common disorders to help gain an understanding of basic nerve function.
For your discussion post, choose either depression or anxiety and answer the following questions. Remember to use your own words when explaining these concepts.
In your reply posts, share how various treatments may improve the physiology of the disorders discussed. Since these are common disorders, you may choose to share personal experiences. If so, keep the information you share confidential and do not share names or identifying information of others.
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Anissa is working in an electrophysiology lab. She has isolated an excitable patch of membrane in the cell, generates one action potential but then finds that she cannot generate any action potentials, even with the supre-threshold stimulation. Which of the following statements could most likely account for this scenario?
a) The cell Anissa is recording does not contain voltage gated
Na+ channels
b) The intracellular concentration of K+ ions is now higher than
the extracellular concentration
c) The membrane contains voltage gated K+ channels that produce
after-hyperpolarizations
d) The voltage gated Na+ channels in the membrane are all
permanently inactivated
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Explain the mechanism of transport of oxygen by blood. And explain the mechanism of transport of carbon dioxide by bood
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