Average blood velocity is 11cm/s in the human ascending aorta. The average diameter of the aorta is 2.1cm.

a) How much blood passes through the aorta each day in gallons?

b) How does this compare to the total quantity of blood you have in your body?

c) If 45% of the aorta becomes clogged, what is the new blood velocity?

serous membrane: which one is a thicker membrane and why? (pericardium, peritoneum or pleura)

1. My 8-month old son has a skin rash. The doctor prescribed hydrocortisone which is an anti-inflammatory drug that acts to stabilize the lysosome membranes. Explain why this effect reduces cell damage and inflammation. Why is this steroid hormone packaged in an oily based cream and applied topically (on the skin)?
2. An individual arrives at the hospital with a very rare disease. This disease is typified by the destruction of Ribosomes in the cells. Describe the immediate and long-term effects this would have on her physiology?
3. Three weeks ago, we were in the middle of a record heat wave. A number of elderly people visited their health care providers complaining of feel terrible. Most of the patients had cool and clammy skin and low blood pressure. What is their problem? What can be done to reverse it?
4. You are an athlete and running for 5 miles this morning. The new coaching intern was asked to fill the water bottles with Gatorade. He misread the printed instructions and filled them with water. Is this an acceptable predicament or not? Briefly explain why

Is it possible to create an osmotic disequilibrium between the extracellular and intracellular compartments? Explain.

What is rickets? What causes it? How does it affect the body?

1. Using as many appropriate anatomical terms as apply, write sentences that describe the positional relationship from a. your left ankle to your left foot b. your right elbow to your nose c. the positional relationship from your mouth to your pinky finger on your right hand.

2. Using as many appropriate anatomical terms as apply, describe the position of the heart in the body and its position relative to the right kidney.

6. The total lung capacity of a patient is 5.9 liters. Find the patient’s inspiratory reserve volume if the patient’s vital capacity was 4.1 liters, the tidal volume was 550 ml, and the expiratory reserve volume was 1.6 liters.

What surface of the thyroid gland is the parathyroid gland located?

It's now possible to diagnose some nervous system disorders using genetic testing. One example is Huntington's Chorea, which slowly robs you of motor and cognitive function until you die, typically before age 55. Would you want to know if you had the gene that would lead to you developing this disease? Why or why not?

Explain why different blood types would either be accepted or rejected by a recipient.

Relate the structure and function of hemoglobin in its role of respiratory gas distribution.

Explain the developmental processes that lead red blood cell formation.

Distinguish among the different types of blood cells and compare the functions of the various leukocytes.

As a complement to this discussion, conduct an online search for an article that has “breaking news” about new discoveries concerning blood. Briefly summarize the information you find in 100 words or fewer. Please don't forget to answer bold part. Thank you