Biology

Describe and explain your assigned component in relation to the heart’s physiology.

Describe and explain your assigned component in relation to the heart’s physiology. Discuss what this represents for the heart function. Make sure to relate this to the cardiac cycle and the cardiac conduction system. Pick a homeostatic imbalance that can disrupt your assigned component. Describe this condition. Discuss how this imbalance will change your assigned […]

Explain the progression of hyperthyroidism through Graves disease and thyroid storm in relation to cellular changes, manifestations, treatments, and complications.

List of the Wiki page topics, Ch.18 and Ch. 19 Ch. 18 – Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation 1. Describe the functions of the endocrine system. 2. Discuss the regulation of hormone secretion by positive and negative feedback loops. 3. Discuss the cellular mechanisms of hormone transport and hormone receptors. 4. Differentiate between up-regulation and down-regulation […]

Discuss the chronic complications of diabetes mellitus and discuss how good control of blood glucose limits the cellular degeneration in each instance.

List of the Wiki page topics, Ch.18 and Ch. 19 Ch. 18 – Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation 1. Describe the functions of the endocrine system. 2. Discuss the regulation of hormone secretion by positive and negative feedback loops. 3. Discuss the cellular mechanisms of hormone transport and hormone receptors. 4. Differentiate between up-regulation and down-regulation […]

Describe pathophysiology, evaluation, and treatment of Addison disease.

List of the Wiki page topics, Ch.18 and Ch. 19 Ch. 18 – Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation 1. Describe the functions of the endocrine system. 2. Discuss the regulation of hormone secretion by positive and negative feedback loops. 3. Discuss the cellular mechanisms of hormone transport and hormone receptors. 4. Differentiate between up-regulation and down-regulation […]

Describe the function, uses, and mechanisms of the polyol pathway.

List of the Wiki page topics, Ch.18 and Ch. 19 Ch. 18 – Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation 1. Describe the functions of the endocrine system. 2. Discuss the regulation of hormone secretion by positive and negative feedback loops. 3. Discuss the cellular mechanisms of hormone transport and hormone receptors. 4. Differentiate between up-regulation and down-regulation […]

Discuss the regulation of hormone secretion by positive and negative feedback loops.

List of the Wiki page topics, Ch.18 and Ch. 19 Ch. 18 – Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation 1. Describe the functions of the endocrine system. 2. Discuss the regulation of hormone secretion by positive and negative feedback loops. 3. Discuss the cellular mechanisms of hormone transport and hormone receptors. 4. Differentiate between up-regulation and down-regulation […]

What’s the difference between plants and animals when it comes to Carbon?

Since we are talking about the Carbon Cycle in this part of the Module, please watch the following 2-minute video: Then write a paragraph including the following points: Please submit a .docx file. What is carbon? What’s the difference between plants and animals when it comes to Carbon? When Jim refers to “one of the […]

Explain what are the molecules that control appetite?

What are the molecules that control appetite? (hint: next sentence) How do the orexins, leptin and ghrelin work together to control appetite? Which cells are responsible for producing these molecules and what are the molecular pathways that are activated? Identify the targets and how the signaling pathways are regulated. Which molecules oppose appetite and how […]

What is the correlation between destruction of parietal cells and Vit B12 deficiency?

Since the parietal cell is destroyed, which substance(s) is Teri lacking as a consequence? What is the correlation between destruction of parietal cells and Vit B12 deficiency? Due to her condition, Teri lacks Pepsin. Explain why. If Teri were healthy, explain what her RBCs would look like? What is hematocrit? Low oxygen levels stimulate her […]

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