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A: The thalamus is present in the mid of the brain. It is located between the cerebral cortex and the m...

Q: hGH stimulates the liver to excrete growth factors. In combination with each other, hGH and growth f...

A: Hormone - Thyroxine 

Q: Calcium absorption from the intestines requires vitamin D. Vitamin D is obtained from exposure to su...

A: Hormone - Parathyroid hormone activates vitamin D to assist with calcium absorption  

Q: In what lung tissue does lung cancer originate? How doesit kill?

A: The spongy air-filled respiratory organs that form a lower respiratory tract component and function ...

Q: Describe the process of ovulation

A: The female reproductive system is primarily responsible for the production of female gamete cells. T...

Q: Are those the correct answers?

A: 1. Supra-orbital foramen  2. Nasal bone  3. Perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone.  4. Inferior na...

Q: Which of these four hormones—angiotensin II, antidiuretic hormone, aldosterone, and atrial natriuret...

A: The brain and kidneys make the regulation of excretion of water from the body. When the blood volume...

Q: Which of the following is TRUE of the manner in which visual information is transferred from the eye...

A: The visual system consists of the sensory organ (the eye) and parts of the central nervous system (t...

Q: Leak ion channelsa. open in response to small voltage changes.b. open when a chemical signal binds t...

A: Ion channels are integral membrane proteins, typically formed as assemblies of several individual pr...

Q: Why do the ureters use peristalsis to actively pump urine tothe urinary bladder? Why don’t the urete...

A: Ureters are the tube-like muscular organs that connect the excretory organs where the urine formatio...

Q: Distinguish between the various types of glial cells, andcompare their structures and function.

A: Glial cells are also known as neuroglial cells. The glial cells do not participate in synaptic inter...

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A: Cranium (Neurocranium) is one of the two chief bones that form the skull in human beings. Cranium is...

Q: Why does the coupling of photosynthesis and respirationresult in the cycling of carbon?

A: Carbon is a key element that makes up the biomolecules, organic compounds, and hydrocarbon sources. ...

Q: Compare and contrast the components of the peripheral nervous system, and central nervous system; id...

A: The nervous system is involved in receiving information and processing it. It controls and regulates...

Q: Explain how advances in taxonomy have changed the way organisms are classified.

A: Taxonomy is the scientific study of naming, defining  and classifying groups of organism based on sh...

Q: 2. The following are muscles that move the arm. For each, give its location and describe its action ...

A: The muscle of arm are responsible for muscle movement and structure. Muscles that move the shoulder ...

Q: Compare and contrast the characteristics of normal and abnormal urin

A: Urine is a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals. Urine flows from the...

Q: Describe the chemical structure of a cell membrane.

A: Introduction: The cell is regarded as the fundamental unit of life as all tissues, and any organized...

Q: Describe the major features of a urinalysis

A: Urine is a nitrogenous waste product. Urinalysis is the urine test usually done to detect any disord...

Q: Describe the process of adaptation to altitude and the degree to which this adaptation can be comple...

A: Introduction: Many compensatory mechanisms and physiological readjustments in the individual's body ...

Q: Define angioplasty

A: The heart is a muscular organ in most animals. It pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circu...

Q: Describe the lymphatic vessels and the flow of lymph through the body

A: The Lymphatic system is a part of the circulatory and Immune system. This system supports cardiovasc...

Q: 6. How would an increase in blood pressure affect the delivery of nutrients to body cells?

A: Blood is a transport fluid that plays a major role in the transport of nutrients, oxygen, carbon dio...

Q: What are five signs of false labor?

A: False labor pains, also recognized as contractions of Braxton Hicks. These frequent uterine contract...

Q: Clinical reasoning Scenario A morbidly obese 55-year-old man with a history of high blood pressure w...

A: The obesity condition is referred to as the abnormal accumulation of more than 20% of body fat, over...

Q: Of the muscles illustrated in Figure, which could shorten most? Which two would likely be most power...

A: Introduction: Muscle is a contractile tissue that brings about movements. Muscles can be regarded as...

Q: Define aqueous humor

A: Human body contains different types of fluids like blood, lymph, intraocular fluids, cerebrospinal f...

Q: 7- Explain how MPTP became one of the gold-standard model of Parkinson's disease?

A: Neurotransmitters are chemical substances facilitating the transmission of an impulse via the neuron...

Q: Medial rotation of the eyeball is performed by the: a. superior rectus muscle. b. inferior rectus mu...

A: The extraocular muscles are the six muscles that regulate eye movement and one muscle that governs t...

Q: Which valves are present on the right side of the heart? Which valves are present on the left side o...

A:  Valves that present on the right side of the heart - The tricuspid valve is located between the rig...

Q: What changes occur at the cellular level in response to endurance training?

A: It is defined as an ability to perform any type of physical activity that increases the heart rate a...

Q: Compare the structures and locations of the majorsalivary glands and describe the composition andfun...

A: The salivary glands make saliva and empty it into your mouth through openings called ducts. Saliva h...

Q: “Facilitation in a neuronal pool” refers to____________ .

A: Neuron pool refers to the group of neurons present within the grey matter of the brain and spinal co...

Q: If an amino acid is not used to create new proteins, it can be ________.a. converted to acetyl CoAb....

A: Amino acids are the monomers of protein . They are classified into essential and non essential amino...

Q: How does electricity flow from SA node to the myocardium?

A: A sinoatrial node is a cell grouping known as the heart's natural pacemaker that is present in the h...

Q: Define and describe the structure, location, and innervationpathway of gustatory receptors.

A: Receptors are proteins that bind to specific or non-specific molecules called ligands to transduce c...

Q: At an active muscle, red blood cells drop off and pick up .a. hemoglobin; bicarbonate c. hemoglobin;...

A: The correct option is d.  oxygen gas; carbon dioxide gas

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A: The electrical signals produced in the heart are measured using an electrocardiogram. It is used to ...

Q: What chambers do the right side of the heart regulate ? I just need a short answer please

A: The human circulatory system is one of the major eleven organ systems in the human body and is respo...

Q: Anatomy and Physiology Question

A: Skin is the organ of the integumentary system. It consists of many layers and different types of cel...

Q: Frequency of urination is called _____________.

A: Urination is the release of urine containing urea as a nitrogenous waste from the body by the urinar...

Q: What are the two major routes of blood flow to and fromthe lungs? What is the function of each route...

A: The heart pumps oxygenated blood out of the left ventricle and into the aorta to begin systemic circ...

Q: Relate the principal function of each lobe of the cerebrum.

A: The largest part of the brain, the cerebrum, is divided into two halves, known as the right and left...

Q: Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: Parathyroid hormone (a) increases bone for...

A: Parathyroid hormone (PTH), also called parathormone, is a hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland ...

Q: What is recycled during erythrocyte turnover? A. both iron and amino acids B. iron C. amino aci...

A: Red Blood Cells (RBCs) are formed in the bone marrow and have a lifespan of 120 days. After this per...

Q: write a simple 50 words note on CNS?

A: The nervous system is a complex network of cells and nerves that carry messages from and spinal cord...

Q: How does fluid get into the lymphatic system? Whatprevents it from draining back out?

A: The lymphatic system is referred to as a network of organ and tissues that helps the body eliminate ...

Q: The greatest volume of water is reabsorbed from the renal tubuleby thea. proximal convoluted tubule....

A: The urinary system in humans comprises a pair of kidneys, each of which are present on the left and ...

Q: How do compact and spongy bone differ in structure?

A: Bone is the hard tissue that helps to make the skeleton system of the body. It consists of blood, ne...

Q: Are those the correct answers?

A: Skull is a hard bony structure that forms a protective cavity for the brain and supports the face. I...