Define “cell” Understand how a cell’s shape and function are related, and the diversity of human cells Name the 3 basic components of every human cell Explain difference between germ and somatic cells and know basic characteristics of each (i.e. diploid vs. haploid, number of chromosomes, mitosis vs. meiosis)
In a cell at rest, intracellular potassium concentration is extracellular potassium concentration. less than equal to greater than
What are the different types of epithelial tissue? 2. Name one location where stratified squamous epithelium is found? What is the function of the epithelium in that location? 3. Name four different types of microscopes that are used by researchers. 4. What is the name of the microscope that most students use in their biology labs? 5. What is the meaning of the word a monocular?
6. What is the meaning of the word a binocular? 7. What is the magnification (usually) of the ocular lens of the microscope that is the answer to question #4? 8. What is the total magnification of a slide that is viewed through the ocular lens of a microscope using a low power objective lens that is? (Please show your calculation for full credit.)
9. What is the total magnification of a slide that is viewed through the ocular lens of a microscope using a low power objective lens that is?
(Please show your calculation for full credit.) 10. What is the total magnification of a slide that is viewed through the ocular lens of a microscope using a low power objective lens that is? (Please show your calculation for full credit.)
Once a patient has been diagnosed with CHF congestive heart failure, the patient must change their lifestyle and personal habits. How would you explain what CHF is to the patient? How would you make him/her understand the dangers of excess salt?
How would you explain the importance of regularly weighing themselves and what weight changes should warrant a call to their care provider?
Review the concept of passive transport and define the following: a. Passive diffusion: b. Active diffusion c. Osmosis d. Facilitated diffusion 2. Review from your textbook figure 3.8, then explain in your own words the abnormal shapes of the red blood cells in the following picture. What kind of solutions have those cells been placed in and what has happened as a result?
The release of cytokines into the blood will lead to increased thrombocyte production. decreased platelet production. increased erythropoiesis. increased leukocyte production. increased red blood cell destruction.
Histology Assignment. Considering the observed tissues above, discuss and respond to the
following:
1. What type of specific tissue is featured in tissue one?
2. What type of specific tissue is featured in tissue two?
3. What specific tissue type is the red arrow pointing to?
4. What does the cell at the green arrow secrete and how would you classify
this type of cell? (Name and secretory type)
5. If tissues one and two were found on the same slide, having been acquired
in the same sectioning, what two organ systems would you propose are
represented and how did you come to this conclusion?
6. Where would tissue three be found in relationship to tissues one and two,
(i.e. lateral, medial, etc…)? Explain your answer.
What is the importance of early ambulation after abdominal surgery? What is its background? What are the preconceived notions about early ambulation after surgery?
Describe the role of the hypothalamus in regulating pituitary control of endocrine function. State the major difference between positive and negative feedback control mechanisms.
