BTEC BIOLOGY ASSIGNMENT 3 TASK 1 HOMEOSTASIS Homeostasis can be defined as a point of balance or internal equilibrium that all kind of system both living and non-living can work to keep themselves in this state of balance. Mechanisms of homeostasis in human body Temperature Regulation: If your body too hot or cold‚ there are several ways in which your temperature can be controlled. They involve sweating‚ shivering‚ capillaries and hairs. As we learn in the class when your body becomes; Too
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The Endocrine System Controls many body functions ~exerts control by releasing special chemical substances into the blood called hormones ~Hormones affect other endocrine glands or body systems Derives its name from the fact that various glands release hormones directly into the blood‚ which in turn transports the hormones to target tissues via ducts. Exocrine glands-transport their hormones to target tissues via ducts. Endocrine glands- secrete hormones into the bloodstream The Endocrine
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Ariana Focaraccio Eugene’s Story A man named Eugene was found passed out behind a bar and brought into the emergency room. He is an alcoholic ‚ has pancreaitis‚ and an enlarged liver. When he was brought in his blood levels of sodium‚ potassium‚ magnesium‚ and phosphorus were too low. His blood pH was acidotic. Eugene was found unconscious‚ but luckily‚ he suffered no head trauma. There was a lot of damage done to his liver and pancreas‚ and his doctor decided to try and get him to a rehab center
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16 ©Hands-Onc om Experim Joints and Body e xe R ci s e 3: Q ue s t i o ns A. Which type of synovial joint has the least amountof movement?SynarthrosisB. Why are diarthroses important for synovial joints?Diarthroses are synovial joints where two bones are bound together bya joint capsule‚ forming a joint cavity. Synovial fluid is found in synovial joints.C. Which synovial joint is most movable? Diarthrosis D. What are the four structural characteristics that all synovial joints share
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Laboratory – Muscle Physiology A. MUSCLE TONUS Observations‚ Report and Conclusion: A. Define muscle tonus and give its importance * Muscle tonus refers to a state of slight muscular contraction maintained by synchronous impulses of low frequency‚ discharged by the spinal motor neurons. * Reflex in nature. * Muscle tonus is a small amount of tension in the muscle due to weak‚ involuntary contractions of its motor units. Muscle tonus is important in a sense that it governs the
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results in the Lab Report. You answered: 426 ml O2/hr 1i. Now that you have calculated the oxygen consumption per hour for this rat‚ you can calculate the metabolic rate per kilogram of body weight with the following equation (note that you need to convert the weight data from grams to kilograms to use this equation). Metabolic rate = (ml O2/hr)/(weight in kg) = ml O2/kg/hr Enter the metabolic rate in the field below and then click Submit Data to display your results in the Lab Report. You answered:
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ANATOMY LAB REVIEW SHEET 37A RESPIRATORY SYSTEM PHYSIOLOGY ANSWERS This anatomy lab review sheet 37a respiratory system physiology answers will contain a broad description of the item‚ the name and operations of the different parts‚ step-by-step instructions of how to use it‚ directions in looking after it‚ and other information that a buyer will usually wish to know‚ for example customer care numbers‚ repair information‚ and product return policies. bigheartcreations.com Thursday‚ 5-14-2015
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Baker’s Cyst Anatomy And Physiology To better understand a Baker’s cyst‚ it helps to understand the anatomy of the knee joint. A cyst is a lined sac that contains fluid. Cysts that form around joints are due to a bulging of the joint capsule. A Baker’s cyst develops from the knee joint capsule. It protrudes into the tissues in the back of the knee. Four bones come together at the knee joint: * Patella/Kneecap - The patella is a small‚ flat‚ round bone that articulates with the femur in
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Patton and Thibodeau: Anatomy & Physiology‚ 7th Edition Chapter 15: Sense Organs Answers to Quick Check Questions 1. Mechanoreceptors‚ chemoreceptors‚ thermoreceptors‚ nociceptors‚ photoreceptors‚ and osmoreceptors. 2. The general sense organs consist of microscopic receptors widely distributed throughout the body in the skin‚ mucosa‚ connective tissues‚ muscle tendons‚ joints‚ and viscera. The special senses are characterized by receptors grouped closely together or located in specialized
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A and P II Chapter 24 practice test 1. Which of the following digestive regions is responsible for the propulsion of materials into the esophagus? Answer: pharynx 2. The active process that occurs when materials enter the digestive tract via the mouth is: Answer: ingestion 3. Sympathetic stimulation of the muscularis externa promotes: Answer: muscular inhibition and relaxation 4. Which of the following statements about peritonitis is false? Answer: It leads to inflammation of the digestive mucosa
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