Human Physiology

Describe in detail the steps that lead to inflammation, beginning with the introduction of pathogens into a wound, and ending with the formation of a clot. Include in your description the types of cytokines released and the various leukocytes involved.

Describe the organs of the alimentary canal:

-Note any specializations in the layers that make up the walls of these organs.

-Note the epithelial tissue that lines the lumen

- Describe / list the sub-regions of these organs where appropriate (e.g. in the small and large intestine)

Describe the respiratory zone and explain how external respiration (transfer of gasses between the air and pulmonary circuit) occurs.

1. What are the major hormones of the duodenum and their roles?

2. Compare and contrast the large vs small intestine (2 alike, 2 different seems good)

3. Describe lactose intolerance and its treatment / management

Name two populations or situations you think the BESS test would be well suited? Why?

1. Explain what cells produce HCl in the body and how they do it

2. What would likely happen to someone who has a large, fatty meal soon after they have had the gall bladder removed and why

3. What are the 3 parts of the small intestine called? Which is most likely to have the least total number of bacteria and why?

How does the pancreas control glucose levels?

1. In all mammals except for humans physical and chemical digestion begins where? Why are humans the exception?

2. Write these in the order of innermost (touching digesting food) to outermost (touching the inside of your body) and provide a brief description of each: connective tissue, epithelium, layer of muscle (thin), layer of muscle (thick) submucosa, subserosa, serosa

3. What are segmentation, peristalsis and reverse peristalsis and what is each used for in the body