During the first stage of iron deficiency,

A. red blood cells are small and low in number

B. body stores of iron are depleted

C. circulating iron in the blood is depleted

D. physical symptoms of iron deficiency are apparent

Explain the regulation of forced breathing.  Provide all structures as well as any chemical reactions you would expect to be involved.  

Many hormonal birth control pills contain progesterone (or a very similar hormone). what role does progesterone play during the menstrual cycle and explain why taking progesterone during the whole menstrual cycle would prevent pregnancy.

Dan is a 20-year-old with plaque psoriasis. He reports that his father also had severe plaque psoriasis throughout his life. Dan wants to know what this is, what occurs, and an explanation of two treatments that may assist in making it less noticeable to others who do not understand the disease. What would you tell him?

Explain the relationship between Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroglobulin (TG), triiodothyronine (T3), and tetraiodothyronine (T4).

Describe in detail the functions and interactions of these body systems as related to diabetes insipidus:

(1) urinary system (2) endocrine system (3) nervous system (4) cardiovascular system

A combination of nephrotoxic drugs and metformin contributed to Sharon’s rapid decline. Glomerulonephritis is characterized by inflammation of the glomerulus, leading to increased vascular permeability. Describe how glomerulonephritis will impact the process of filtration in the nephron. What is the impact on GFR? Predict blood and urine albumin levels, and discuss how glomerulonephritis will impact fluid and nutrient exchange in systemic capillaries. How does this cause edema in many patients with glomerulonephritis?

Mr. Jones is a 44-year-old man admitted to the hospital after inhalation of smoke in a house fire. His physician tells him that he has reduced compliance and high alveolar surface tension and Mr. Jones wants to know what this means based on his situation. What would you tell him?