Osmosis All cells contain a plasma membrane or cell membrane that forms the boundary of the cell. Among its many functions, it will act as the gatekeeper to regulate what materials can move into and out of the cell. Water moves easily across this border. Water movement is essential for the cell to maintain homeostasis. […]
Pick a particular organ or organ system. Describe how that organ or organ system contributes to maintaining homeostasis.
Discussion 6 Pick a particular organ or organ system. Describe how that organ or organ system contributes to maintaining homeostasis. Then, describe a condition/disease of that system that hinders that organ or organ system’s ability to do its job to maintain homeostasis. Be detailed.
Write a 5-7 page paper, focusing on digestive system of rabbit. Describe in your own words the major anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) of the system.
Anatomy and Physiology II Final Paper: DIGESTIVE SYSTEM OF RABBIT Your final project will be a 5-7 page paper, focusing on DIGESTIVE SYSTEM of RABBIT. Use this system as the starting point, and then relate it to the other systems we have studied. For example, if you choose the skeletal system, you would not only […]
What general principles are involved in the protection provided by the innate and adaptive immune systems?
Immune System The immune system is exceedingly complex in its constituent cells, molecules, and signaling pathways. Each major component of the immune system is critical for survival; immune activity protects against infections that would quickly be lethal without immune defenses and eliminates cells in the stages of cancerous transformation. Two scholarly article citation APA format […]
What effect does vasodilation have on blood pressure? Explain why. How will her body try to bring her blood pressure back to homeostasis?
ASSIGNMENT A 29-year-old female develops sepsis and, as a consequence, she experiences profound vasodilation. a) What effect does vasodilation have on the afterload? Explain why. b) What effect does vasodilation have on blood pressure? Explain why. How will her body try to bring her blood pressure back to homeostasis? Be detailed in your explanation and […]
Pick one hormone and discuss how it may affect the process of biological aging then discuss how that hormone coordinates with other components of endocrine system.
Endocrine System This week we covered the endocrine system, which constitutes a major regulatory system that coordinates multiple tissue functions to maintain homeostasis. Thus, it is not surprising that pathways of the endocrine system (e.g. growth hormone) have key roles in regulating homeostasis and can modulate lifespan and/or health span. pick one hormone and discuss […]
Read about Homeostasis, specifically “Negative Feedback Mechanism.” Give two specific examples of a negative feedback mechanism, but summarize it in… short phrases listed in a bulleted.
Assignment- Homeostasis: Negative feedback mechanism Read about Homeostasis, specifically “Negative Feedback Mechanism.” You may use/Google other sources and watch videos if you need more explanation. Give two (2) specific examples of a negative feedback mechanism, but summarize it in… short phrases listed in a bulleted(numbered format), from the 1) stimulus to 2) sensors to 3) […]
Explain the structures of this system that qualifies it to be termed a system. Identify one function of the integumentary system you feel is the most important and why.
Integumentary system Consider the integumentary system in detail. Explain the structures of this system that qualifies it to be termed a system. Identify one function of the integumentary system you feel is the most important and why. Hypothesize that the function you identified ceased to function – how would homeostasis be impacted?
What is the definition of homeostasis and what is a specific human body example? Explain what could happen if the body did not maintain homeostasis for an extended period.
Homeostasis Consider homeostasis as a characteristic of life which means it must be an important factor in a healthy human body. What is the definition of homeostasis and what is a specific human body example? Explain what could happen if the body did not maintain homeostasis for an extended period.
Select an electrolyte from the list below. Then in the table below, include the following information for the electrolyte you selected.
Assignment – Electrolyte Imbalance Determine the cellular functions required to regulate homeostasis. Select an electrolyte from the list below. Electrolytes Potassium Sodium Calcium Magnesium Phosphorus In the table below, include the following information for the electrolyte you selected. Normal range of the lab value Causes of excess (hyper) and deficiency (hypo) Signs and symptoms of […]