Anatomy and Physiology

First year physio questions

First year physio questions

Hello there could you guys please help me out with these questions. I have absolutly no clue. Requires the text book which is sold out at both book stores 


1. A patient is unable to produce surfactants. Would you expect their

newb2010   5495   9 Replies

newb2010

plz help

plz help

could you explain this to me plz ??  Genetic Screening

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bio_man

Help!

Help!

Tightly connected cells that are arranged in flat sheets are characteristic of
a. epithelial tissue.                    c. muscle
b. connective tissue.           &n

orshemonique   1085   2 Replies

orshemonique

HEAT DISSIPATION and CONSERVATION in HUMANS

HEAT DISSIPATION and CONSERVATION in HUMANS

plz help me out....
very important and urgent....
i want more about this topic"HEAT DISSIPATION and CONSERVATION in HUMANS".....
plzz its very urgenttt

susi   5845   8 Replies

bio_man

whatz actualy heat dissipation?

whatz actualy heat dissipation?

whatz actuly heat dissipation..
Is tat lik "loss of heat"

tweety   818   1 Reply

star

EXCRETORY SYSTEM: NEPHRON help

EXCRETORY SYSTEM: NEPHRON help

Describe two unusual features of the blood supply leading to and from bowmans capsule

celticsin2011   928   1 Reply

bio_man

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM HELP!!!

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM HELP!!!

A person is brought to the emergency room unconscious. Breathing was shallow and irregular. A blood sample showed the blood pH to be 7.18 (normal pH=7.4) A mechanical respirator, which increased breathing rate, was inserted ans sodium bicarbonate was

celticsin2011   2228   1 Reply

bio_man

could you help me ?

could you help me ?

Could you plz explain to me the :-

- Bohr Effect


- The SCID


- the dihybrid cross

king0079z   741   2 Replies

star

can you help me plz ?

can you help me plz ?

can you explain to me the following :-

- DNA Fingerprint


- ABO System


- Human Genome Project

king0079z   942   2 Replies

ppk

Why does a medullary cavity not form during intramembranous ossification?

Why does a medullary cavity not form during intramembranous ossification?

I noticed that the medullary cavity is formed during endochondral ossification; however, this is not the case in intramembranous ossification.


Is this because the intramembranous ossification occurs at an early stage, before endochon

shamsaur   3614   3 Replies

bio_man

Hwk Help!!!

Hwk Help!!!

During the movements of ventilation, contraction of the diaphragm muscle causes the thoracic cavity to ____________.

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shamsaur

Kidney

Kidney

A blood clot lodges in the renal artery and restricts
blood flow to the kidney. Explain why this condition
leads to high blood pressure.

For every 100 mL of salt water consumed, 150 mL of
body water is lost. The solute conce

sarahnfi   1752   5 Replies

biolove

A&P Study Guide Help

A&P Study Guide Help

1. what cavit contains the testes/ovaries and the small intestine?

2. which is not a functin of electrolyes?
a. Regulate the plasma membrane permeabiltiy
b. maintiain voltage in cells
c. regulate acid and base qualities in t

Randa101   1833   1 Reply

bio_man

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

If you were to make a cross section of the body through the diaphragm, which body cavities would you separate? Name several organs that you would be able to see in the upper and lower cavities. Would you be able to see the mediastinum?

droopyd77   2703   1 Reply

bio_man

Regulation of Cardiac Output

Regulation of Cardiac Output

My teacher showed us this flow chart that explains the regulation of cardiac output and I totally don't understand it. I have no idea what I should know by looking at it. So what I want to know is what is cardiac output exactly? what factors reg

Kelly185891   4494   1 Reply

bio_man

The Pathway of Blood Flow Through the Heart

The Pathway of Blood Flow Through the Heart

I have been trying to memorize the eleven steps to the pathway of blood flow through the heart starting with the superior vena cava and its too much for me to memorize. Can anyone summarize or tell me a shorter version of this pathway or refer me to

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chemb

Anatomy and Physiology help please?

Anatomy and Physiology help please?

I would like to know a few things please:


1. What is the locomotor system?
2. Is the cardiovascular system the same as the circulatory system? (If not what are they both)
3. What is aerobic respiration and anaer

sofia   2257   2 Replies

ThePsychic

An inflammation response is triggered when... (Multiple Choice)

An inflammation response is triggered when... (Multiple Choice)

An inflammation response is triggered when
A. pyrogens are released by erythrocytes.
B. T lymphocytes release interferon.
C. mast cells release granules containing histamine and heparin.
D. natural killer cells attack and ingest b

x-Beth-x   766   1 Reply

bio_man

T/F Help

T/F Help

1. Virus-blocking enzymes that have been induced by interferon are activated only upon viral invasion of the cell.
A. True
B. False


2. Persons with type A blood produce anti-B antibodies without ever having been exposed to

sakura7   699   1 Reply

bio_man

Structure and funtion of epithelial cells in epidermis and small intestine

Structure and funtion of epithelial cells in epidermis and small intestine

Lo guys

was wondering if anyone can give me some ideas how best to structure an essay comparing the structure and functioning of epithelia cells in the epidermis and of the small intestine ie a logical order. This is my weakest area ie ess

Eranu   8308   1 Reply

bio_man

Measurements of Blood Pressure :)

Measurements of Blood Pressure :)

1. How are the Korotkoff sounds produced? When do you hear the first korotkoff sound? When do you hear the last korotkoff sound? Explain why this is true of the first and last sounds.

2. Are the blood pressure measurements different when t

Kelly185891   9381   5 Replies

bio_man

PhysioEX 8.0 Lab Manual HELP!!!

PhysioEX 8.0 Lab Manual HELP!!!

Would anyone know if there is a solution manual or answer key to PhysioEX 8.0 for Human Physiology (Laboratory Simulations in Physiology) by: Stabler, Smith, Peterson and Lokuta ?? ?? ??

I find these labs so time consuming and confusing...

pregrar   22984   9 Replies

duddy

Hypothalamus and Anterior Pituitary

Hypothalamus and Anterior Pituitary

If the connection between the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary were severed, how would this effect the secretion of the following hormones? (i.e., answer with either INCREASE, DECREASE, or NO EFFECT on the secretion)
A: Epinephrine
B

respect   2318   2 Replies

duddy

Paralysis

Paralysis

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this forum and I need you guys help.

Does anyone know the name of a procedure that neuroscientists used to studied how certain neurons in the central nervous system create the paralysis that is typical of REM s

KT6267   1537   5 Replies

KT6267

M/C

M/C

Any action which causes the ____________ to move ____________ results in inhalation of air into the lungs.
A.the floor of the thoracic cavity; upward
B. the sternum; downward
C. the lateral walls of the thoracic cavity; inward
D.

x-Beth-x   654   1 Reply

bio_man

Question regarding Muscle Contraction for Frog Gastrocnemius

Question regarding Muscle Contraction for Frog Gastrocnemius

Hi,
I am not exactly sure how I should go about answering this question as all of them do contribute to the muscle contracting, but how do they contribute to the actual force that is propelled outward? I guess this has to do with Physics, but is

greenpak07   2040   1 Reply

bio_man

hELP me plEASE.!!.

hELP me plEASE.!!.

I'm doing some worksheet problems and I need help on A  LOT!!!
-Sorry, but I'm not sure as to what book or workbook these questions were derived from. But I have quite a few as you can tell and I really need help if someone

pregrar   2082   2 Replies

bio_man

human anatomy and physiology help

human anatomy and physiology help

these questions are hard!!
 cant find source where these questions could have possibly been originated from.
please help if you can answer, I'd appreciate it.




the action potential of a neuron:
a) is

pp_4188   2658   4 Replies

pp_4188

Explain the translocation in the plant and the osmosis and diffusion

Explain the translocation in the plant and the osmosis and diffusion

can you explain to me  the translocation in the plant and the osmosis and diffusion ?

king0079z   1204   2 Replies

sarah!

Help!!! Sensory physiology ( vision )

Help!!! Sensory physiology ( vision )

Compare and contrast how wavelength is processed in the eye?

habeeb   1510   3 Replies

biology101

plz help me

plz help me

Can you explain all part of the leaf structure and the function for each one of them (if you can give me a picture of the leaf structure will be ok ) thanks?

king0079z   654   1 Reply

bio_man

sensory physiology

sensory physiology

Compare and contrast how frequency is processed in the ear and wavelength is processed in the eye

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Biology Forums

Electromyogram

Electromyogram

Suppose a person has a stroke and could no longer write with their dominant hand. How could you use the equipment and techniques in this lab exercise to help train this person to write with the nondominant hand? The equipment is an electromyogram (EM

Kelly185891   3518   1 Reply

bio_man

vision

vision

Compare and contrast how wavelength is processed in the eye?

habeeb   945   1 Reply

bio_man

hearing

hearing

Compare and contrast how frequency is processed in the ear

habeeb   870   1 Reply

bio_man

Can't find a flow chart of Negative Feedback of Testosterone!

Can't find a flow chart of Negative Feedback of Testosterone!

Does anyone know where I can find a flow chart of a negative feedback loop dealing with the production of testosterone?

Kelly185891   2651   1 Reply

bio_man

Explain how the negative feedback mechanism of testosterone would be affected...

Explain how the negative feedback mechanism of testosterone would be affected...

Explain how the negative feedback mechanism of testosteronewould be affected by a. an injection of gonadotropins b. surgical removal of the pituitary c. an injection of testosterone d. surgical removal of the gonads.

P.S. What kind of ques

Kelly185891   1583   1 Reply

lewis

Help! Anatomy Lab Questions1!

Help! Anatomy Lab Questions1!

Explain how the negative feedback mechanism would be affected by a. an injection of gonadotropins b. surgical removal of the pituitary c. an injection of testosterone d. surgical removal of the gonads.

P.S. What kind of question is this? M

Kelly185891   948   2 Replies

bio_man

Human Physiology Questions

Human Physiology Questions

1. With respect to hormones
a. steriod hormones act via second messengers
b. steriod hormones act by stimulating genetic transcription
c. thyroid hormones interact with receptors on the outer surface of the cell membrane
d. amino-

Kelly185891   1529   1 Reply

bio_man

Some Nerve questions

Some Nerve questions

Which cranial nerve innervates regions other than the head?
A.  olfactory
B.  glossopharyngeal
C.  vagus
D.  vestibulocochlear

Stereocilia of which structure or organ will bend when a person is

lalala   1112   1 Reply

bio_man