Biology Assignment
Assignment: Most people should aim to get a variety of high quality nutrients in their diet – this includes macro-nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, and also micro-nutrients (vitamins and minerals) such as vitamin C and calcium. Analyze your diet, concentrating on nutrition, not calories. Your writing assignment should discuss the following: Overall, […]
When a cell is at rest, what ions can pass through easily?
Background: Visit http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0073403490/information_center_view0/index.html and choose the Students edition tab at the left side of the page (you don’t need to sign in). Click on Chapter 4(It is from old book, for more information read chapter 8 in current book “Fundamentals of Human Physiology” by Silverthorn, Pearson education, and then on Animation Quizzes. Open the animations […]
Basic Biology
College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the "e; Assignment Format & quote; page located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements. […]
What is an infectious disease?
Consider the following scenario: Due to an increase in chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer death in the United States as well as infectious diseases, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) have formed a joint task force and has […]
List 5 mechanisms by which gene frequencies in a population can be altered. Describe each briefly!
List 5 mechanisms by which gene frequencies in a population can be altered. Describe each briefly!
Biology Questions
The plural of villus (hair) is ____________ whereas the plural of diagnosis is ____________ villuses, diagnosises. villi, diagnoses.villus, diagnosis.villi, diagnosis. villuses, diagnosis. 2. Three common components of a feedback loop are a stimulus, an integrating (control) center, and an organ system. a stimulus, a receptor, and an integrating (control) center. a receptor, an integrating (control) […]
What characters do whales posses that make them mammals rather than fish? Why are whales thought to have evolved from land dwelling animals? What is the evidence?
What characters do whales posses that make them mammals rather than fish? Why are whales thought to have evolved from land dwelling animals? What is the evidence?
Explain how the loss of biodiversity impact human health?
Prepare: In this discussion post you will be considering the role of land degradation, desertification, and biodiversity loss in an ecosystem. Land degradation can be caused by extreme weather conditions such as drought and coastal surges. However, it is also caused by human activities that degrade the productivity of the soil and impact the production […]
Describe several ways and give examples of how a new species can evolve from a previous species.
Describe several ways and give examples of how a new species can evolve from a previous species. Explain how in related species one can stay more similar to the common ancestor while others can change more drastically.
How does the epidemiologic triad apply to health issues we see in the hospital?
Please read chapter 4, 5 & 7 of the class textbook and review the attached Power Point presentations. Once done answer the following questions; 1. How does the epidemiologic triad apply to health issues we see in the hospital? What are some common diagnoses in the acute care setting? What about in the community setting? […]
Identify the nutritional needs for a developing embryo and fetus and how to obtain them
Consider the following scenario: The General Secretary of the FDA has tasked you with developing an educational flier on the nutritional needs for a specific stage of life. Research your topic using online sources, such as the Food and Drug Administration or the U.S. Department of Agriculture; and local sources, such as farmers’ markets, for […]
CV/resume
Read “Professional Portfolio: A Snapshot of Your Career” by Sherrod, from the Nursing Center (2007). Use the information from the Sherrod article to create a copy of a professional CV/resume using the following guidelines: 1) The résumé should not exceed two pages. 2) Be sure to include basic information (name, address, phone number, fax […]