Entries by Daphne Hanson

What is the difference between probiotics and prebiotics

What is the difference between probiotics and prebiotics in regard to gastrointestinal tract function? Name 3 ways probiotics provide benefits to the body. Would you consider taking probiotics? Why or why not? (This must be a personal statement about your preferences, not a recommendation for any other student. Providing nutrition recommendations without the proper credentials […]

Clinical Geneticists

Clinical Geneticists Describe: Clinical geneticists are physicians who specialize to treat the patient with genetic conditions or diseases mainly with inherited diseases (eg) familial breast cancer. These physician are further categorized based on four specialties such as 1) Clinical genetics (deals directly with patient care) 2) Clinical biochemical genetics (diagnosis inborn error of metabolism) 3) […]

The concentration of potassium ions in plasma

The concentration of potassium ions in plasma (K, in mM) is regulated by the concentration of the hormone aldosterone (A, in ng/100 ml). As aldosterone increases, the kidney excretes more potassium in the urine and the plasma concentration of potassium ions decreases K.174 When the extracellular potassium ion concentration rises, the adrenal gland produces more […]

Species of the genus Bifidobacterium

Species of the genus Bifidobacterium produce lactic acid and historically have been considered Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) even though they differ from all other LAB species by what characteristic? a.Bifidobacteria are cocci whereas all other LAB are rod-shaped b.Bifidobacteria belong to the phylum Actinobacteria c.Bifidobacteria require bile salts d.Bifidobacteria form spores e.Bifidobacteria have low G+C […]

Species of bacteria

Some species of bacteria are referred to as psychotropic, and a.Their optimal growth temperatures are above 45oC b.Their optimal growth temperatures are below 15oC c.Their optimal growth temperatures are in the range of 25-45oC d.They are capable of growth below 5oC even though their optimal growth temperatures are in the range of 25oC-45oC e.They are […]

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Human Anatomy and Physiology ILab EXERCISE 2 Orws. Systens, and Orgen zetion of the Booy 4. In anatomical position, the palms of the hand are facing s in anatomical terms, re rring to front and hick, the pectoral region is a teror- -to the scapular region. 6. In ternns of nearness to the trunk. the […]