1. The buildup of plaque in the walls of arteries and the narrowing of passages through which blood can flow results in A) AnemiaB) leukemiaC) atherosclerosisD) cancer 2. White blood cells play an important role in A) carrying oxygenB) fighting infectionsC) blood clottingD) hemoglobin transport 3. Which of the following […]

Assignment Title – Nursing Home Compare Portal – Evaluating the Data Available to the Public – this is a new assignment for this class and reflects the growing importance of this web based tool. Purpose and Explanation of Assignment: Now that we have completed Regulation and Quality Management (Chapter 6,9,10,11,19 […]

To determine which segments of the electron transport system (ETS) are responsible for proton pumping and hence for ATP synthesis, investigators usually incubate isolated mitochondria under conditions such that only a portion of the ETS is functional. One approach is to supply the mitochondria with an electron donor and an […]

1. Jamie is a vegetarian, who is trying to plan a healthy dietwith the help of MyPyramid. Which of the following meatalternatives would be the best nutrient choices for one day? (a) 2 pieces of bacon, 1/2 can tuna, 2 pieces bread(b) 3 oz. cheese, 1/2 sweet potato, 2 tbsp […]