Q. A 22- year old man was in a motorcycle accident with resultant neck injuries that led to partial paralysis of the upper and lower limbs. Almost immediately his chest felt heavy and he became dyspneic. His pulmonary values: Vital capacity (supine) = 650 mlMinute ventilation (supine) = 6 L/minRespiratory […]

Q1. When testing for starch, we used water, starch suspension, onion juice, and potato juice and glucose solution as controls. We added drops of iodine solution to each of these controls. What is the conclusion? Q2. Interestingly after activation of the rtk by your antibody you notice that the downstream […]

Some individuals who are depressed have an abnormally small amount of the neurotransmitter serotonin at certain synapses in the brain.  One category of antidepressant drugs is called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.  Can you deduce what action this drug has at a synapse to increase the amount of serotonin present in […]

In our reading this week, we learned more about some of the philosophers’ perspectives on how to cultivate that fertile ground for engaging in meaningful friendships. Many philosophers seem to agree that friendship is not about being knowledgeable or following a specific prescription for being a true friend. Vernon’s summary […]