Chapter 12, Problem 4RQ

Describe how the sensory-somatic nervous system reacts by reflex to a person touching something hot. How does this allow for rapid responses in potentially dangerous situations?

Describe tuberculosis and the innocent bystander effect.

Describe anaphylactic shock in someone sensitive to peanuts?

Why is it important to watch for increased redness, swelling and pain after a cut or abrasion has been cleaned and bandaged?

What type of receptor cell is involved in the sensations of sound and balance? photoreceptor chemo re cep tor mechanoreceptor nociceptor

How does the administration of 100 percent oxygen save a patient from carbon monoxide poisoning? Why wouldn't giving carbon dioxide work?

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo is a disorder where some of the calcium carbonate crystals in the utricle migrate into the semicircular canals. Why does this condition cause periods of dizziness? The hair cells in the semicircular canals will be constantly activated The hair cells in the semicircular canals will now be stimulated by gravity The utricle will no longer recognize acceleration There will be too much volume in the semicircular canals for them to detect motion.

What are the functions of astrocytes?

Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that inhibits the formation of blood clots and is taken regularly by individuals with a heart condition. Steroids such as cortisol are used to control some autoimmune diseases and severe arthritis by down regulating the inflammatory response. After reading the role of inflammation in the bodys response to infection, can you predict an undesirable consequence of taking anti inflammatory drugs on a regular basis?