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Follow an O2 molecule from an alveolus to a body cell. This process should include detailed...

Follow an O2 molecule from an alveolus to a body cell. This process should include detailed descriptions of diffusion and gas transport.

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Explain the two parts of the name ANTIDIURETIC. one-two sentence answers, please.

Explain the two parts of the name ANTIDIURETIC.

one-two sentence answers, please.

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need to know answers to a, b, and c A. comparr and contrast the morphological features...

need to know answers to a, b, and c

A. comparr and contrast the morphological features of a long bone with those of a flat bone.

B. what is the significance of osteons in compact bone versus cancellous bone in flat bones?

C. which type of bone is stronger?

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A woman sustains a spinal cord injury in a car accident and loses the ability to...

  1. A woman sustains a spinal cord injury in a car accident and loses the ability to move her fingers and her hand. The injury most likely damaged which region of her spinal cord? a) Lateral ventral horn b) Lateral dorsal horn c) Medial ventral horn d) Medial dorsal horn e) Lateral column
  2. Which of the following body areas listed has the greatest area of motor cortex devoted to it? a) Neck b) Lips c) Wrist d) Knee
  3. Describe the symptoms of Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, and what this tells us about basal ganglia function.

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Use the following table to answer the questions Ion Extracellular Concentration (mM) Intracellular Concentration (mM) Na+...

Use the following table to answer the questions

Ion

Extracellular Concentration (mM)

Intracellular Concentration (mM)

Na+

440

50

K+

20

400

Cl-

560

52

Ca++

10

1

1. What is the effect of addition of extracellular TTX and TEA on equilibrium potential? (1 points)
2. If one reduced the extracellular concentration of Na+ around a neuron, what would happen to the membrane potential? (1 point)
3. If one increased the extracellular concentration of K+ around a neuron, what would happen to the membrane potential? (1 point)

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Translate the following medical terms based on your knowledge of suffixes, prefixes (if present) and combining...

Translate the following medical terms based on your knowledge of suffixes, prefixes (if present) and combining forms. Please do not give me the dictionary definition meaning only include the word parts that are present in the term. So first identify the word parts present and then translate only using those word parts

Colectomy                            

Colonoscopy                         

Dentalgia                               

Gastroenteritis            

Gastrojejunostomy      

Gingivectomy              

Glossopharyngeal                

Glycolysis                             

Hepatomegaly                       

Cholecystojejunostomy            

Sublingual                               

Lipase                                    

Cholecystolithiasis             

Periodontal                          

Palatoplasty                         

Sialadenectomy                   

Steatorrhea                           

Hematochezia                        ­­­­

Hyperbilirubinemia

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what do you know about digestion of Carbohydrates, Protein, and Lipids as well as the enzymes...

what do you know about digestion of Carbohydrates, Protein, and Lipids as well as the enzymes that help the process of their digestion? Please explain to me every single step in detail because I don't understand. Thank you!

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Why is the orientation of the muscle of the stomach wall important? How does this contribute...

Why is the orientation of the muscle of the stomach wall important? How does this contribute to its function?

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How does filtrate form? What pressures are involved?  What affect does each pressure have on formation? Trace...

How does filtrate form? What pressures are involved?  What affect does each pressure have on formation? Trace a drop of filtrate from its formation to the point where it turns into urine.  Explain ALL of the micro anatomy; and the physiology that occurs at each microanatomical structure along the way.

Now trace the drop of urine from the point it becomes urine to the point it is eliminated from the body.   Name all of the structures and substructures in order.

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The rhodopsin pathway in rod cells is used for visual signaling. Describe the steps involved in...

The rhodopsin pathway in rod cells is used for visual signaling. Describe the steps involved in signal transduction in the rhodopsin pathway.

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Pick 3 vital signs. Describe how they are obtained and what the normal values are. Select...

Pick 3 vital signs.  Describe how they are obtained and what the normal values are.
Select a diagnostic test.  Describe how and why it is performed and what the results could be.
Select 2 medications either prescribed or over-the-counter and give the indications for use, contraindications, side effects, normal dosage.  

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Drugs may cause side effects because: Select one: A. the receptors may be found in more...

Drugs may cause side effects because:

Select one:

A. the receptors may be found in more than one location in the body.

B. the target is an enzyme, and all enzyme targets cause side effects.

C. the drug has been poorly manufactured.

D. Any of the above are possible explanations.

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Discuss the mechanism of breathing.

Discuss the mechanism of breathing.

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Is ATP is made anywhere else in the body besides the mitochondrion and where?

Is ATP is made anywhere else in the body besides the mitochondrion and where?

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State the major function of amygdala and hippocampus.

State the major function of amygdala and hippocampus.

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