The second law of thermodynamics states that orderliness proceedsspontaneously to disorderliness. The growth and development of cells (and organisms) seems to defy this law because growth and development are in fact increases of orderliness. A. Does growth and development of an organism violate the second law of thermodynamics? Explain. B. […]

a. Explain how the gastrointestinal blood loss caused a reduction in human’s arterial pressure. b. Why is human being’s arterial pressure is lower in the upright (standing) position than in the supine (laying down) position? c. In supine (laying down) position, a human being’s heart rate is elevated to (105 […]

Simple Regression Analysis. Use the data in the chart to answer the questions below. The data indicates the number of “sick days” appliance installers take during a three month period, and the number of complaints filed by customers during the same interval. Use the Analysis Toolpak in Excel to perform […]

Critical thinking Making Connections This week has focused on the heart, blood, and the respiratory system. These three major systems are highly intertwined, not only to one another but to all other major body systems. Discuss what can happen when one of these three systems (heart, blood, or respiratory) fails. […]