584 Answered Questions for the topic physiology
What are these pairs of chromosomes called?
People often refer to the human genome as being comprised of 23 pairs of chromosomes. What are these pairs called? How do these pairs relate in regard to size, genes, and alleles? Make sure to...
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Why does the increased permeability of a membrane result in less ATP produced per molecule of glucose?
Weight loss medications have been developed that specifically target the inner membrane of the mitochondria (the membrane that the electron transport chain is embedded in). These medications make...
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Physiology
04/25/22
Diffusion of a gas through a alveoli capillary membrane:
a) is inversely related to the diffusion constant of the gasb) requires active transportc) is inversely related to the surface area for diffusiond) is directly related to the thickness of the...
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Physiology
04/25/22
In a normal ECG?
A.) QRS complex is mainly negative due to spread of depolarization down B) the P wave indicates the condition of the conductive systemC) the T wave is a positive wave in all chest leadsD) the P...
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Physiology
04/25/22
cardiovascular physiology
Achalasia cardia is a congenital disorder of difficulty in swallowing due to a.) obstruction of the esophagusb.) inability to swallowc.) absence of stictchersd.) compression by left atriume.)...
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Physiology
04/14/22
Is weight over a large area the same as weight over a small area?
Wondering if you put weight on squat bar over a small area near your back and not the ends of the squat bar would you feel like it is heavier?
Physiology Anatomy
04/07/22
How does negative feedback differ from positive feedback?
Physiology Anatomy
04/07/22
Identify an antagonistic pair of hormones and describe their action.
Physiology Anatomy
04/07/22
Your friend says that he’s pretty sure that the adrenal medulla is controlled by hormones from the pituitary. Do you agree? Explain your answer.
If you went to inhale and the pressure of air in the atmosphere was equal to the pressure in your lungs, what would happen to air flow into your lungs?
Our ability to breathe is determined by the pressure of the air in the atmosphere, relative to the air in our lungs. If you went to inhale and the pressure of air in the atmosphere was equal to the...
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Physiology Anatomy
03/23/22
Identify the anatomical locations, and associated nerves with each special sense
Physiology Anatomy
03/10/22
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Contrast the effects on the kidneys of diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus.
Physiology Anatomy
03/10/22
Summarize the processes and structures involved in excretion by the kidneys.
Physiology Anatomy
03/10/22
Does an otherwise healthy person with just one kidney need dialysis? Why or why not?
Physiology Anatomy
03/10/22
How does ADH control the amount of water in urine? How is this an example of negative feedback?
Physiology
02/05/22
Physiology Class
Newborn babies: A study conducted by the Center for Population Economics at the University of Chicago studied the birth weights of 710 babies born in New York. The mean weight was 3060 grams with a...
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Physiology Anatomy
01/31/22
Explain why ozone is usually a worse problem in the summer than in the winter in North America.
Physiology Anatomy
01/31/22
The bacterium that causes plague is classified as a Category A bioterrorism agent. What can you conclude about the bacterium from this classification?
Physiology Anatomy
01/31/22
Compare and contrast pollutants in indoor and outdoor air, including their effects on human health.
Physiology
01/30/22
Anabolism Catabolism and pH
Hello! My professor told us that anabolism lowers pH and catabolism elevates the pH. I cannot find any explanation on the internet. Or maybe I am searcging it all wrong.Could you please give me an...
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Physiology Science
01/20/22
How much salt is needed to fill a pit that is 10m deep and 8m wide and 12m long?
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