Which pathogen is more difficult to control: A pathogenic virus or bacteria? This course has introduced a variety of disease organisms. Pathogenic bacteria have claimed many lives in third world countries. Bacteria have been controlled through antibiotics, however; resistance to antibiotics has brought back the dangers of disease that was […]

A) Many processes are involved in creating the “Resting membrane potential.”  Describe the ion and concentration “FORCES” / “PROCESSES” that are involved in determining the resting membrane potential. B)  Chambers A and B are separated by a membrane.  Chamber A contains 7.22 M KNO3 and chamber B contains 3.89 M KNO3.  If K+ is in equilibrium across the membrane, what is the electrical (potential) […]

Q1.What is the difference between lactococcus lactis and staphylococcus epidermis? I am doing a lab and I’ve found out that my bacteria are gram positive cocci that ferment lactose and mannitol. I have it narrowed down to lactococcs lactis and staphylococcus epidermis. Q2. I have a skin infection that I […]

A 30 kg cocker spaniel is admitted to the hospital for exercise intolerance secondary to heart failure. You perform renal function measurements after infusing para-amino hippuric acid (PAH) and get the following values:Plasma creatine = 0.02 mg/ml (2mg/dl)Urinary creatine = 1.25 mg/mlUrinary volume = 30 ml urine in 60 minutesPlasma […]