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All living cells maintain a polarized membrane, meaning that positive and negative ions are separated on...

  1. All living cells maintain a polarized membrane, meaning that positive and negative ions are separated on either side of the membrane. What role does this polarization play in the function of neurons?

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A) Explain the digestion that occurs in the oral cavity. B) What is the function of...

A) Explain the digestion that occurs in the oral cavity.

B) What is the function of the liver in digestion?

C) What role does the gallbladder play in digestion?

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

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Does the nervous system play a role in muscle force production? If yes, Explain

Does the nervous system play a role in muscle force production? If yes, Explain

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What role does fiber play in digestion and absorption? Discuss how these can be attributed to...

What role does fiber play in digestion and absorption? Discuss how these can be attributed to health benefits and give examples. Be specific, support your answer and be sure to cite in APA style.

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What would you expect from a person's EMG who has Muscular Dystrophy who is asked to...

What would you expect from a person's EMG who has Muscular Dystrophy who is asked to lift a weight? How would that differ from a person with Myasthenia gravis?

During repeated skeletal muscle contraction, what happens to calcium within a single motor unit that may lead to fatigue? What is its overall effect?

Why is high intensity anaerobic exercise limited in duration?

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he lumbricals flex the fingers at the metacarpophalangeal (knuckle) joints, and extend the fingers at the...

he lumbricals flex the fingers at the metacarpophalangeal (knuckle) joints, and extend the fingers at the interphalangeal joints. On a model, examine the path of these muscles and speculate why they act as flexors at one joint and extensors at another.

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Explain the importance of tightly regulating plasma volume, osmolarity, and pH. Why does it matter that...

Explain the importance of tightly regulating plasma volume, osmolarity, and pH. Why does it matter that homeostasis is maintained? What role do the kidneys play in homeostasis?

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Discuss the mechanisms responsible for the changes seen during incremental submaximal exercise (oxygen consumption, ventilation, blood...

Discuss the mechanisms responsible for the changes seen during incremental submaximal exercise (oxygen consumption, ventilation, blood pressure, heart rate). You will need to discuss the receptors and effectors that regulate these responses (300 words)

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what is the meaning of the following prefix/suffix and use it properly in a sentence?Brachi,epi,endo,peri,hypo,hyper,chondr,cephal,cardio,neuro,pleur,para,a,hemi,ectomy

what is the meaning of the following prefix/suffix and use it properly in a sentence?Brachi,epi,endo,peri,hypo,hyper,chondr,cephal,cardio,neuro,pleur,para,a,hemi,ectomy

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.....Each of the following is an example of an inorganic compound, except bases. rocks. salts. acids....

  1. .....Each of the following is an example of an inorganic compound, except

    bases.

    rocks.

    salts.

    acids.

    water.

A.... Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are classified as

organic molecules.

bases.

acids.

salts.

inorganic molecules.

B .... Which of the following substances would be most acidic?

white wine, pH = 3

tomato juice, pH = 4

urine, pH = 6

lemon juice, pH = 2

stomach secretions, pH = 1

C ... A(n) ________ removes hydrogen ions and a(n) ________ releases hydrogen ions.

base; acid

compound; element

molecule; acid

element; compound

acid; base

D ... Because water has a high heat of vaporization it

serves as an excellent lubricant

participates in chemical reactions

dissolves many substances

provides an excellent cooling mechanism

E...If a substance has a pH that is greater than 7, it is

acidic.

a salt.

a buffer.

neutral.

alkaline.

F ....The primary high energy molecule formed and used in the cell is

ATP

DNA

glucose

RNA

G...Hydrophilic molecules readily associate with

water molecules.

hydrophobic molecules.

lipid molecules.

both A and B

all of the above

H...All of the following are true concerning enzymes, except that they

have an active site

are proteins.

are consumed during the reaction.

affect the rate of a chemical reaction.

function as biological catalysts.

I....Which of the following statements about water is not correct?

can dissolve many substances

is responsible for much of the mass of the human body

is composed of polar molecules

contains hydrogen bonds

has a relatively low heat capacity

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How do the dural sinuses form? Explain habituation. Define the reticular formation in one sentence. What...

  1. How do the dural sinuses form?
  2. Explain habituation.
  3. Define the reticular formation in one sentence.
  4. What is a common feature of cranial nerves III, IV, & VI?
  5. What functions are usually attributed to the right cerebral hemisphere?

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A neuron is poisoned with a chemical, which is an inhibitor of the Na+-K+ ATPase. Explain...

A neuron is poisoned with a chemical, which is an inhibitor of the Na+-K+ ATPase. Explain what would happen to the resting membrane potential (RMP) of the cell (will it depolarize, hyperpolarize or remain the same). In your answer,

a.)identify the three factors that determine RMP in a neuron,

b.) identify whether each factor causes membrane potential to be more or less negative, and

c.) explain whether or not the chemical would affect each factor.

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A 52 year old woman attends for a cervical smear test. Her doctor later contacts her...

A 52 year old woman attends for a cervical smear test. Her doctor later contacts her and asks her to return because the smear was abnormal. The doctor recommends colposcopy, that is endoscopic examination of the cervix and vagina, but is unable to say whether the result of the smear showed pre-cancerous changes or not – in fact the concern may be technical. The woman is extremely concerned and not especially reassured that it may be a false alarm.

3a) What is the purpose of cancer screening in general?

3b) A proposal is put forward for a new screening programme. List as many criteria as possible that should be considered in deciding whether the new screening programme should be implemented.

3c) What controls and checks would you wish to see developed for the new screening programme?

3d) What medicolegal problems does a screening program raise?

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What role does the liver play in digestion (list and explain 3 or more things the liver does)?


What role does the liver play in digestion (list and explain 3 or more things the liver does)? What happens to the body if the liver is not functioning well?

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1. What role does each of the cells below play in the maintenance of the alveolus?

1. What role does each of the cells below play in the maintenance of the alveolus?  

great alveolar cell:  

squamous alveolar cell:  

alveolar macrophage:

2. In addition to classifying the respiratory anatomy according to location (upper and lower respiratory tract), we also classify respiratory anatomy according to function—the conducting and respiratory divisions. What is the essential difference between them? • Conducting division: • Respiratory division:

3. Which structures are part of the respiratory division?

4. During ventilation, where does O2 come from and where is it going?


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