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Complete the chart using accurate terminology or explanations
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Membrane composed of the alveolar wall, the capillary wall and their basement membranes. |
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Haemoglobin combined with oxygen. |
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A difference in amount of a substance between two areas. |
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Respiratory structure divided by a septum. |
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Conducting zone |
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Intrapleural pressure |
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Internal respiration |
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Ventilation |
word limit for this section: 200)
Tui’s respiratory system is made up of several structures that
enable air to be conducted into and out of her lungs. These
structures are needed to ensure an endless supply of oxygen is
available to the trillions of cells in her
body.
Identify the location and give a structural description
for each of the following respiratory system structures
(200 words):
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When you are exercising, your muscles produce more lactic acid as a biproduct of their increased activity. Explain why adjusting your breathing rate helps to prevent acidemia from the increased lactic acid being generated.
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consider the following claim : " practitioners of healing touch can feel another persons energy field . " given this claim , which of the following options is correct :
select one :
a) according to popper , such a claim is falsifiable , because we can describe a situation where the claim would be shown wrong .
b) according to popper , such a claim is not falsifiable , because it is not scientific .
c) according to popper , such a claim is not falsifiable , because it is false .
d ) according to popper , such a claim is falsifiable , because we cannot describe. a situation where the claim would be shown wrong .
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Answer the following:
Describe the mechanisms by which acetylcholine affects heart rate.
Describe the mechanisms by which epinephrine affects heart rate.
Describe the mechanisms by which atropine followed by acetylcholine affects heart rate.
Epinephrine mimics the effects of which branch of the autonomic nervous system?
Compare the effect of acetylcholine on cardiac muscle with its effect on skeletal muscle. Can you explain the mechanistic basis for the difference?
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a) hyponatraemia occurs when serum sodium levels drop too much. Why do you think drinking
deionized water would result in low blood sodium levels?
b) What could have the individual added to her water to prevent this from happening, and why
would this have prevented hyponatraemia? Incorporate your knowledge of concentration
gradients and diffusion.
c) Over-hydration can be treated if caught in its early stages. What do you think would be the
quickest way to restore the patient's serum sodium levels?
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Gene Matson, a 75-year old male, was brought to the hospital by his son following the acute onset of left-side numbness and weakness that began one hour prior to admission. His son stated that two weeks prior to admission Gene had a single, 12-hour episode of garbled speech and left-side and arm weakness. Following the first episode, the right carotid angiogram was performed and showed a narrowing of the carotid at about mid-way.
Questions: 1. What abnormality does the angiogram show? What kind
of lesion a "narrowing" may represent? 2. Relate the findings in
the angiogram to the patient's past and present neurological
problems in terms of: a. How the vascular lesion could lead to
neurological problems. b. What specific blood vessel in the brain
must have been affected by the process "a" to account for his
symptoms.
Past medical history of Mr. Matson: The patient has a history of
moderate hypertension treated with calcium channel blockers.
History of hypercholesterolemia also. Mr. Matson smoked one pack of
cigarettes per day for forty years, and drank approximately four
beers per day for severe years.
Physical Exam: Temperature: 37 degrees Celsius Pulse 72 Respiration
rate: 12 Blood pressure 170/100
Neurological exam: Showed left-sided hemiplegia (paralysis on one
side) and hemianesthesia (numbness on one side)
Questions:
1. What are pertinent aspects of the patient's past medical history that are risk factors for his current medical problem?
2. Damage to which lob(s) accounts for the patient's sensory and motor deficits?
3. Give an explanation for why the damage tot he right side of the brain may cause sensory and motor problems on the contralateral (opposite) side of the body.
4. Is there a surgical procedure that might have prevented the current episode? if so, what is the procedure called?
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What are the external anatomical structures of the male reproductive system? What are their primary functions?
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300 words explain: Disorders of the large intestine What is one example of a disorder that can effect the large intestine? What effect does the disorder have on the large intestine? Can the disorder be prevented? Why or why not?
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Vaccines and pathogens have different intended consequences, yet they elicit similar physiological changes in the individual. How does the body respond if both events happen concurrently in an individual?
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