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Q2. Describe the basic four layers of the wall of the digestive tract. Be sure to...

Q2. Describe the basic four layers of the wall of the digestive tract. Be sure to include tissue types found there and the function of the layer.

Mucosa – Absorption and secretion

  • Epithelium
  • Lamina Propria
  • Muscularis mucosae

Submucosa – Supports mucosa

Muscularis Externa – Motility that propels food and residual through the digestive tract

  • Inner circular layer
  • Outer longitudinal layer

Serosa – Secretion of fluid that reduces the friction from the muscle movement

  • Areolar tissue
  • Mesothelium

Q3. Though that basic pattern above is followed throughout most of the digestive tract, there are a few places where we see deviations. Identify two areas with variations in this pattern and describe the differences seen.

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Pauline - Pauline is a middle aged, obese women. She recently began having severe soreness in...

Pauline - Pauline is a middle aged, obese women. She recently began having severe soreness in her abdomen and a lot of nausea. Pauline visited a specialist and the Doctor is leaning towards the diagnosis of pancreatitis due to a blockage. Pauline also happens to consume a diet that is low in protein and high in fat content.

Diagram and/or explain the anatomy of where the blockage would occur leading to pancreatitis.
What is causing the blockage specifically and why?
Anthony - Anthony lives in Western Washington and is currently staying at home due to Covid-19 Stay Home Stay Safe Order (he does not have the virus). Over the last couple weeks Antonio has experienced increased stress, fatigue, cravings for foods heavy in carbohydrates and fat, and a feeling of despair. Normally Anthony loves to exercise, socialize, and have fun, but lately he is much more likely to just lay down and sleep. His body feels heavy and lethargic and he has little motivation to go outside. Anthony has lived in Western WA for the past 14 months and prior to that he lived in California.

What hormone will his adrenal glands produce due to long term stress and how will that production impact his digestive system? In your answer, include a diagram explaining how the hormone will impact which macro-molecules are used for ATP production in Cellular Respiration and where those enter the Cellular Respiration process.
How will his decrease in sunshine impact absorption of certain materials in the small intestines and what type of systematic (rest of the body) effects will that have?
Jeffrey - Jeffrey recently decided he was going to change his eating habits and try to lose a significant amount of weight in a short amount of time. Jeff has chosen to decrease his carbohydrate intake to 2 grams/day, decrease his fat intake to near 0, and consume primarily proteins. Concerning Jeffrey, answer the following questions:

How will high levels of protein intake impact his GI tract?
Diagram the positive feedback loop that occurs in the GI tract that allows the body to begin to digest all of these proteins. Make sure to include all components of this process.

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Animal Physiology Questions Why do most multicellular organisms require more than just diffusion to facilitate gas...

Animal Physiology Questions

  1. Why do most multicellular organisms require more than just diffusion to facilitate gas exchange? What is the other process called? Name all the places in our body where these two different processes occur (i.e. where do we get diffusion and where do we get the other process).
  2. Explain the sigmoidal shape of the oxygen equilibrium curve for vertebrate hemoglobin. Why does the myoglobin oxygen equilibrium curve look different? If you were to draw these curves graphically, what would be on the x-axis? What would be on the y-axis?

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Below are symptoms of a patient related to the Digestive System and Metabolism. Each person needs...

Below are symptoms of a patient related to the Digestive System and Metabolism. Each person needs to answer all of these and then reply substantially to their teammates. As a team you should come to a final conclusion on all 3 questions in regards to the Patient and the symptoms. *Only the people in your group/team can see your discussions. Based on the symptoms answer the following questions:

  1. Identify all anatomical structures related to and/or that are being affected based on the patient case information. (i.e. tissues, organs, vessels, brain components, membranes)
  2. Explain how the anatomical structures and their physiological function/dysfunction are interrelated normally and what is going wrong with the structures in this current patient case information.
  3. Identify and explain possible a diagnosis and what can be done to fix or reverse the current situation described in the patient case information. Please be specific and detailed.

Patient Case (Initial Review):

Noah is a 12 year old boy who lives in a rural town. Noah has been having the following symptoms:

  • Stomach pain in the form of a burning sensation, it especially hurts when he hasn't eaten in a while
  • Nausea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Frequent burping
  • Bloating
  • Unintentional weight loss - Noah has lost 15 lbs.

Noah is taking a trip in to the city to see a doctor to see what he can find out. (That information is below). Please post before I add this additional information.

*Remember to view this situation through the lens of the Digestive Systems and Metabolism, it should drive your inquiry/understanding of what is going on here. More information will be coming from the Doctors below.

Doctors Findings:

The Dr. performed the following diagnostic tests. The findings are below as well.

  • Blood test - antibodies for a pathogen found
  • Stool test - pathogen antigens found in the stool
  • After performing endoscopy of GI, biopsy was taken in the stomach.

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Discuss the structural organization of lipoprotein particles such as HDL, LDL or VLDL. List all of...

  1. Discuss the structural organization of lipoprotein particles such as HDL, LDL or VLDL. List all of the biomolecules found in each and describe their function in the particle. How does their structure facilitate the function of the particles? What does each do? (9 points).
  1. Find three diseases in humans where there is a metabolic defect that results in an inability to process or metabolize specific
  2. Lipids
  3. Proteins or amino acids
  4. Fats (lipids)

For each disease, explain the pathophysiology of the disease and the symptoms that an individual with the disease experiences. (9 points)

  1. In the scientific literature, find a clinical trial that is prospective randomized as well as placebo-controlled. List the reference for the paper and explain the method of how the scientists randomized the trial and what the treatment groups were. Did the trial you found have any other features such as being a crossover trial or being blinded. (Extra credit is possible if you find these additional features). (10 points)
  1. Technetium 99m and fluorodeoxyglucose are two radioisotopes frequently utilized in clinical medicine. Find two specific applications (tests or treatments) for each and describe how they are utilized. (8 points)
  1. Describe how DNA is organized such that 46 chromosomes with approximately 3 billion bases are able to fit in the limited space of the nucleus of a cell. In addition, how does transcriptionally active DNA differ from DNA that is not being transcribed? (6 points)

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Trace a drop of blood beginning in the right renal vein, until it reaches the left...

Trace a drop of blood beginning in the right renal vein, until it reaches the left basilic vein at the wrist.  Before reaching its final destination, the drop of blood must first pass through the right dorsalis pedis artery.

List the final steps in a numbered format.

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explain the anatomy and the physiology of COPD

explain the anatomy and the physiology of COPD

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There are five stages of bone remodeling. They are the resting stage, bone resorption, transition, bone...

There are five stages of bone remodeling. They are the resting stage, bone resorption, transition, bone formation/deposition and mineralization. Define each stage to create a timeline of bone remodeling. Include the terms osteoblasts, osteoclasts and osteocytes.

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Discuss the role of physician and administrative leadership in successfully managing a solo or group practice....

Discuss the role of physician and administrative leadership in successfully managing a solo or group practice. Address the role of such leaders on patients, physicians, staff and the practice itself in improving all types of work. Discuss the role of an administrator, medical/clinical lead, nursing lead, as it relates to the operations of a practice. Discuss the differences between a faculty practice, an article 28 practice, a resident, Medicaid “clinic”, as it relates to leadership structures, reimbursement, and practice structure. (Leadership, Mission, Vision, Value, Operations, Management)  

subject physician practice management

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can you give me every single questions answers with reference What is genetics? What is a...

can you give me every single questions answers with reference

  1. What is genetics?

  1. What is a karyotype?

  1. What are chromosomes? (Include how many chromosomes humans have and what autosomes and sex chromosomes are.)

  1. What is a gene?

  1. What do the terms “allele” and “homologue” mean?

  1. What do we mean by the following terms:
    1. Homozygous trait
    2. Heterozygous trait
    3. Dominant gene
    4. Recessive gene

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can you give me every single questions answers with reference. What do the terms “genotype” and...

can you give me every single questions answers with reference.

  1. What do the terms “genotype” and “phenotype” mean?

  1. Briefly explain the three factors that contribute to genetic variability.
    1. Independent assortment
    2. Crossover of homologues
    3. Random fertilization

  1. Briefly describe the following. Provide an example for each.
    1. Dominant-recessive inheritance
    2. Incomplete dominance inheritance
    3. Multiple-allele inheritance
    4. Sex-linked inheritance
    5. Polygene inheritance
    6. Extranuclear (mitochondrial) inheritance (not really a pattern

  1. What role, if any, do environmental factors play in gene expression?

  1. What is genetic screening? Why do they determine pedigrees?

  1. Compare/contrast amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (including the benefits and risks associated with each).

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A patient has the following acid base values: pH: 7.49 CO2: 31 HCO3: 25 The nurse...

A patient has the following acid base values:
pH: 7.49
CO2: 31
HCO3: 25
The nurse interprets these values as:
Group of answer choices
Respiratory acidosis.
Respiratory alkalosis.
Metabolic acidosis.
Metabolic alkalosis.
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Question 2
A patient has the following acid base values:
pH: 7.31
CO2: 41
HCO3: 19
The nurse interprets these values as:
Group of answer choices
Respiratory acidosis.
Respiratory alkalosis.
Metabolic acidosis.
Metabolic alkalosis.
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Question 3
A patient has the following acid base values:
pH: 7.51
CO2: 39
HCO3: 31
The nurse interprets these values as:
Group of answer choices
Respiratory acidosis.
Respiratory alkalosis.
Metabolic acidosis.
Metabolic alkalosis.
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Question 4
A patient has the following acid base values:
pH: 7.29
CO2: 53
HCO3: 24
The nurse interprets these values as:
Group of answer choices
Respiratory acidosis.
Respiratory alkalosis.
Metabolic acidosis.
Metabolic alkalosis.
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Question 5
A patient is experiencing respiratory acidosis. The nurse anticipates the patient will exhibit:
Group of answer choices
Rapid respirations.
Vomiting.
Diarrhea.
Slow respirations.
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Question 6
A patient is experiencing metabolic acidosis. The nurse understands the compensation is occurring by:
Group of answer choices
The kidneys conserving HCO3.
An increase in respirtory rate.
The kidneys eliminating HCO3.
A decrease in respiratory rate.
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Question 7
A patient is experiencing respiratory acidosis and has a potassium value of 5.9 mEq/L. Which of the following is the cause of the potassium value?
Group of answer choices
The hydrogen ion is moving out the cell causing potassium to move in the cell.
The increase in HCO3 causes the retention of potassium.
The hydrogen ion is moving into the cell causing potassium to move out of the cell.
The retention of CO2 suppresses the movement of potassium into the cell.
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Question 8
Which of the following patients is at risk for developing metabolic alkalosis?
Group of answer choices
The patient who has slow shallow respirations.
The patient who is hyperventilating.
The patient experiencing severe diarrhea.
The patient experiencing excessive vomiting.
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Question 9
The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing respiratory alkalosis. The nurse would anticipate the patient will exhibit which of the following clinical manifestations?
Group of answer choices
Rapid respirations.
Low heart rate.
Slow respirations.
Excessive urination.
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Question 10
The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse would anticipate which of the following acid base imbalances?
Group of answer choices
Respiratory acidosis.
Respiratory alkalosis.
Metabolic acidosis.
Metabolic alkalosis.

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Question 1 The nurse is reviewing the lab data of a patient. The sodium is 129...

Question 1
The nurse is reviewing the lab data of a patient. The sodium is 129 mg/dL. The nurse would anticipate which of the following clinical manifestations? Select all that apply.

Group of answer choices
Poor skin turgor.
Lethargy.
Anorexia.
Increased deep tendon reflexes.
Confusion.
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a patient that has a potassium level of 6.1 mEq/L. The nurse knows that it would be essential to asses which system?

Group of answer choices
Respiratory.
Cardiac.
GI.
CNS.
Question 3
The nurse is caring for a 91 year old patient. If the patient were to have an electrolyte imbalance, which one would the patient most likely have?

Group of answer choices
Potassium.
Magnesium.
Sodium.
Calcium.
Question 4
Which of the following are clinical manifestations of fluid volume excess? Select all that apply.

Group of answer choices
Edema.
Decreased urine output.
Crackles in the lungs.
Weight loss.
Specific gravity 1.044.



Question 5
Which laboratory finding does the nurse expect if the patient is diagnosed with fluid volume deficit?

Group of answer choices
Specific gravity 1.020.
Potassium 5.8 mEq/L
Crackles in the lungs.
Hct 42%.
Question 6
A patient has consumed an excessive amount of sodium. The nurse would anticipate which clinical manifestation?

Group of answer choices
Increased urination
Hyperactivity.
Edema
K 5.7 mEq/L
Question 7
The nurse is caring for a patient with an hypercalcemia. The nurse would anticipate which of the following?

Group of answer choices
Hyporkalemia.
Hypophosphatemia.
Hyponatremia.
Hypomagnesemia.
Question 8
The nurse is caring for a patient with hypotension. Which of the following mechanism are activated to improve the blood pressure? Select all that apply.

Group of answer choices
Release of angiotensin II
Secretion of ADH.
Secretion of aldesterone.
Activation of the hypothalamus.
Increase in blood osmolality.

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What are post-translational protein modifications? How do they affect protein structures and functions? How can they...

What are post-translational protein modifications? How do they affect protein structures and functions? How can they be measured (name at least two ways)? Why should we care about them (hint: there are likely a few reasons; tell me about all of them)?

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Which of the following is true regarding the conduction of electrical activity in the heart? Select...

Which of the following is true regarding the conduction of electrical activity in the heart?

Select one:

a. Conduction through the AV node is relatively slow

b. The wave of depolarization travels directly from the atrial muscle to the ventricular muscle

c. The AV node determines heart rate in a healthy person

d. 2 of the above are correct

e. None of the above are correct

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