Question:  A 44 year old man is recovering from third degree burns over 50% of his body surface area. His serum potassium level is low (2.9 mEq/L). Heexhibits postural hypotension and skeletal muscle weakness. If the equilibrium potential for K+ in a neuron is 105 mV and the equilibrium potential […]

Directions: 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 “Assignment Format” page located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements.Integrate by discussion the properties […]

The Vm outside the cell is 0, the Vm inside the cell is 40 mV. If the outside concentration of Mg+2 is 30 mM, and the internal concentration of Mg+2 is 3mM, what direction will Mg+2 ions move if a Mg+2 ion channel is opened? For a monovalent cation, the […]

1. Complement is normally:a. present in an active state in the blood.b. present in an inactive state in the blood.c. considered a first line of defense.d. a passive type of immunity. 2. Another name for “hardening of the arteries” is:a. angina pectoris.b. myocardial infarction.c. atherosclerosis.d. embolism. 3. The tunica externa […]