Chanda Davis

Biology Blogs due Sunday 5/6

chanda — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:40:59 +0000

1. Give an example of a plant with a tap root.

2. Name a type of plant that has a fibrous root system.

3. Name a vascular plant.

4. Name a nonvascular plant.

5. What are some characteristics of seed plants?

Biology Questions due Sunday 5/6

chanda — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:39:03 +0000

1. Name the parts of a plant.

2. What is the difference between a vascular and nonvasular plant?

3. What the difference between a monocot and dicot?

4. What is the difference between a tap and fibrous root?

5. What is the difference between a producer and consumer?

Anatomy Questions due 5/6

chanda — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:58:28 +0000

1. trace the pathway of food through the digestive system.

2. What is the function of the parotid gland?

3. What is the outcome of gallbladder removal?

4. Where is the pancreas located and what is the function?

5. Explain the function of at least three parts of the colon.

blogs due 5/6

chanda — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:55:44 +0000

Explain at least three of the digestion conditions:

Ascites

colitis

dysphagia

endoscopy

enteritis

gastrectomy

hemochromatis

Ileus

pancreatitis

peptic ulcers

Anatomy Questions 5/06

chanda — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:46:37 +0000

Biology Blogs due 4/29

chanda — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:13:29 +0000

1. What are some human influences on the carbon cycle?

2. How might the removal of vegetation affect oxygen levels in atmosphere.

3. Identify the role of bacteria in carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous cycles.

4. Explain the statement that nutrients cycle, but energy flows.

5. Summarize the phosphorous cycle.

Biology Questions due 4/29

chanda — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:08:31 +0000

1. Identify and explain the major biogeochemical cycle.

2. Describe some limitations of ecological models.

3. What is a herbivore?

4. What is the importance of decomposers in the ecosystem?

5. Explain how plants return water to the water cycle.

Anatomy Blogs due 4/29

chanda — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:03:14 +0000

1. How does mechanical digestion enhance chemical digestion.

2. Why does the blood sugar concentration of a person whose diet is relatively low in carbohydrates remain stable.

3. Why may a person with an inflammation of the gallbladder also develop an inflammation of the pancreas?

4. Why are vitamins required only in small amounts?

5. Why can people consume vastly different diets, yet all obtain adequate nutrition.

Anatomy Questions 4/29

chanda — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:56:49 +0000

1. Describe the parts and functions of the mouth.

2. Describe the parts and functions of the stomach.

3. List the major functions of the liver.

4. What is villi located and what is the function?

5. Explain the shape and general functions of the large intestine.

Anatomy Questions due 5/29

chanda — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:53:29 +0000