how would you define and describe the function of DNA within our bodies?

Coronary artery disease is a common type of heart disease and the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States. In this assignment, you will explore this disease in more detail using the scenario below.

Scenario:
One of your aging relatives is sedentary and smokes cigarettes. Out of concern for his health, you decide to research more about this disease.

To complete this assignment, do the following:

1. Research this disease using a minimum of 2 sources.
2. In a minimum of 2 pages (not counting the references page), address the following:
   • Explain how coronary artery disease develops in the human body.
   • Describe the ways that your relative can prevent the onset of this disease.
   • Explain what treatment options exist if steps to prevent the disease fail.
3. Include a references page at the end of your document, formatted using the APA guidelines, that lists your research sources.

What is the pulse pressure of an individual with a blood pressure of 125/70? Include Units.

The occipital bone articulates with the:

What are the blood vessels of the body? Give brief details about ONE type

Q1. In order for a neuron to move from the absolute to the relative refractory period, a majority of that neuron's sodium channels must have their:

Select one:

a) inactivation gates open
b) activation gates closed
c) inactivation gates closed
d) activation gates open and inactivation gates closed

Q2. Which of the following is NOT true of graded potentials?

Select one:
a) They are produced after the binding of neurotransmitter to receptor
b) they will decrease in magnitude as the current flows away from the initial site
c) they are produced at chemically-gated ion channels
d) they are limited in duration by the refractory period of the membrane

1. What are chylomicrons? Why can’t they go directly into the circulatory system? Where do they go?

a.

2. Which of the four basic processes take place in the mouth (you can list more than one)?

3. What are sphincters and what are their purposes?

4. What types of materials are contained in saliva?

5. What is peristalsis? How does it ensure one-way movement?

6. Which of the four basic processes take place in the stomach? List three secretions from the stomach and state what these secretions do?

In the differences between the male versus female urinary tract. EXPLAIN anatomically why one sex has a higher risk of lower urinary tract inflammation or infections. In your explanation, compare the male versus female lower urinary tract including length, locations & nearby organs that might contribute to inflammation or infection?

Of the three topics we explored this Module: Abortion, Euthanasia, and Health Care, which one do you have the strongest stance on? Explain your viewpoint and name an ethical thinker or theory that would support you and why.

2. Which muscle(s) belong to the rotator cuff muscle group?

1. M. pectoralis major

2. M. teres minor

3. M. deltoideus

4. M. infraspinatus

Discuss the purpose of a screening tool like the DETERMINE checklist. What does this acronym stand for and where would this tool be most appropriately used? How is risk measured with this checklist? Once risk is identified, what is the next logical step?