Radiation therapy for cancer works because a cell’s DNA is exposed during mitosis and most vulnerable to damage from radiation. Because cancer cells are uncontrollably undergoing mitosis, they die when exposed to the treatment. The common side effects of radiation treatment are hair loss and vomiting. What does this imply? […]

1. The lymphatic system differs from the cardiovascular system in that a. lymph capillaries do not contain any fluid.b. lymph circulates fluids and cardiovascular does not c. the lymphatic system only carries fluid away from tissues.d. the lymphatic vessels have their own “pump” to assist flow.e. lymph capillaries allow free […]

Based on what you have learned from this problem set, and your studies in General Ecology to date this semester, what is a benefit of developing models in ecological studies, i.e., why would you argue that ecologists should do this as part of their science? What are some advantages of […]

Part I. 1. Name the cytokines that regulate growth and maturation in erythrocytes, leukocytes, and megakaryocytes. 2. Distinguish between heme and hemoglobin, and between ferritin and transferrin 3. If you injured your finger by the cut with knife, what mechanisms will act to stop the bleeding? 4. Distinguish between the […]