There are many diet option out there for general population such as plant based diet, vegan diet, gluten free diet etc. that it becomes confusing and difficult to determine which diet is suitable for individual. Based on the knowledge and information we have on different diets what dietary advices we should give to others ?
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1. Describe the capillary exchange of gases, nutrients and waste in both pulmonary and systemic capillaries.
2. Trace a drop of blood through the cardiovascular system using the appropriate terms, start and end at the same location.
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Explain, with examples, how innate and adaptive immunity are different. What is the difference between active and passive immunity?
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18. Structure and function are intricately linked concepts in A&P. Describe three ways in which we have seen the relationship between structure and function in A&P thus far 19. Define an activated carrier and name at least two activated carriers used in human cells 20. Compare and contrast somatic and sex cells (eggs/sperm)
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General surgery: A surgical technology student is being supervised by the CST preceptor during a Whipple procedure. The CST comments that the student will have learned several procedures by the time they are done with this case.
1. What does the CST mean by his statement to the student?
2. What are the different procedures that constitute a Whipple procedure?
3. Discuss the different instrument trays that will be used for this case.
4. What type and size of suture is typically used for a subcuticular closure? What type of needle do you anticipate would be used?
5. Which incision is used most commonly for emergency surgery? Which incision is least likely to have an incidence of incisional herniation but a greater chance of infection or nerve damage?
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13. Describe the sodium-potassium pump, including all players involved, and what the function is 16. Name 3 components that contribute to the structure of the plasma membrane 17. Draw and label the reaction of the formation of a peptide bond with two generic amino acids
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How do I become Arnold Swarzenaegger?
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A pharmacy student is testing six different drugs that target neuromuscular transmission. Predict if the following drugs would increase, decrease or not change the magnitude of the end plate potential at the neuromuscular junction.
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
[ Choose ] No change Increase Decrease
Botulism toxin
[ Choose ] No change Increase Decrease
Black widow latrotoxin
[ Choose ] No change Increase Decrease
Antagonist of presynaptic voltage-gated Ca2+ channels
[ Choose ] No change Increase Decrease
Antagonist of Ach receptors
[ Choose ] No change Increase Decrease
Antagonist of sarcolemmal voltage-gated Na+ channels
[ Choose ] No change Increase Decrease
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4. Draw and label a generic structure of an amino acid
5. Contrast and compare DNA and RNA in at least 3 ways
6. Briefly define negative and positive feedback and give a brief example of each
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Bioterrorists are planning to use a plant toxin that interferes
with the function of the exchange pump responsible for the chloride
shift. Explain the pathophysiology of the toxin and its effect on
the body.
Using your knowledge of transport of carbon dioxide. answer the
following questions. Be sure to clearly label the different
parts.
Part A. Explain the chloride shift in terms of the bicarbonate ion.
(1 mark)
Part B. What will happen when the chloride shift does not occur?
Part C. How will the body attempt to correct for a lack of chloride
shift?
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1. A condition in which a muscle is unable to contract is
a. isometric b. isotonic c. tetanus d. spastic paralysis e. flaccid paralysis
f. hypertrophy g. wave summation h. motor unit summation (recruitment)
2. Which of the above describes an increase in the maximum force of contraction as the frequency of stimuli increase?
a. isometric b. isotonic c. tetanus d. spastic paralysis e. flaccid paralysis
f. hypertrophy g. wave summation h. motor unit summation (recruitment)
3. Which of the above describes a contraction unable to move a load?
a. isometric b. isotonic c. tetanus d. spastic paralysis e. flaccid paralysis
f. hypertrophy g. wave summation h. motor unit summation (recruitment)
4. Which of the above describes a contraction in which the length of the muscle does not change?
a. isometric b. isotonic c. tetanus d. spastic paralysis e. flaccid paralysis
f. hypertrophy g. wave summation h. motor unit summation (recruitment)
5. Which of the above describes a contraction in which the length of the muscle changes continuously while the force applied by the muscle remains the same?
a. isometric b. isotonic c. tetanus d. spastic paralysis e. flaccid paralysis
f. hypertrophy g. wave summation h. motor unit summation (recruitment)
6. Which of the above describes an increase in the number of muscle fibers participating in a contraction?
a. isometric b. isotonic c. tetanus d. spastic paralysis e. flaccid paralysis
f. hypertrophy g. wave summation h. motor unit summation (recruitment)
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7. In a normal muscle which has been stimulated, which of the following lasts the longest?
a. refractory period b. latent period c. action potential
d. period of contraction and relaxation (muscle twitch)
8. Which of the following would result in the smallest force of contraction following stimulation?
a. a muscle half its normal resting length
b. a muscle twice its normal resting length
c. a muscle that is at its normal resting length
d. a muscle in which the passive force greatly exceeds the active force
9. Which of the following would be true about a muscle with mostly large motor units (as opposed to a muscle with mostly small motor units)?
a. controls movements much more precisely than a muscle with small motor units
b. contains a larger number of motor neurons
c. each neuron controls a large number of muscle fibers
d. muscles with large motor units contain only oxidative fibers
e. all of the above are true
10. Running a marathon or longterm maintenance of muscle tone (as opposed to sprinting or heavy lifting) would most depend on
a. utilizing creatine phosphate b. anaerobic glycolytic metabolism
c. aerobic respiration
11. Which of the following would not be true about lactic acid?
a. produced when glycolysis occurs under anaerobic conditions
b. the more rapidly a muscle contracts the more lactic acid is produced
c. produced by myoglobin
d. secreted into the blood
e. converted by the liver into glucose and glycogen
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pros &cons of a 6 week maturity leave on the nutrition needs of the mother?
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