Q1. 1) What is meant by the expression “typical spinal nerve unit”? With the aid of a simple diagram, describe and explain the components of such a unit. 2) Using diagrams as necessary, describe the mechanism by which one breathes in and out a) passively (as sitting behind a desk), […]

1. This is a continuation of Problem Set 9, Question 1. Here, you are asked to do an energetic  yield analysis for the complete oxidation of Palmitic Acid as an example of a saturated fatty  acid.  As in the previous problem, assume a P/O ratio of 2.5 for NADH (i.e. […]

1) Speculate on and/or research potential mechanisms which would afford the improved processing. While existence of the “professional” antigen presenting cells partially ameliorates problem of the self/non-self discrimination, it remains difficult to understand how it is possible that the cell’s class II molecules are not deluged with the processed “self” […]

The average lifespan of an individual ranges depending not only on when they were born (i.e., your grandparents had shorter lifespans than your children do/will), but also on where you live. On the Japanese island of Okinawa, people have the longest lifespans of the entire world: men live on average […]