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Healthy, complete proteins in our diet can only be acquired from animal sources.

Place the parts of the nephron in the proper order that follows normal fluid movement. 1. ascending limb of loop of Henle 2. descending limb of loop of Henle 3. proximal convoluted tubule  4. glomerulus 5. collecting duct 6. distal convoluted tubule

Use the pull-down menus to insert the best terms that make these sentences true: The diastolic blood pressure is the [blank1] pressure in an artery near the heart and occurs when the heart is [blank2].  By contrast, the systolic blood pressure is the [blank3] pressure in that same artery and occurs when the heart is [blank4].

The kidneys excrete metabolic wastes, including urea, a by-product of glucose metabolism.

During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and flattens, while the rib cage moves up.

Which two organ systems work together to regulate your body fluid pH?

This is OPTIONAL BONUS QUESTION #2, which will assess Student Learning Outcomes. In particular, these questions will focus on your ability to read and interpret scientific graphs.  Please study this figure carefully: This graph shows data from an experiment that compared the effectiveness of two antibiotics (Test Group 1 and Test Group 2) versus no antibiotic (Control Group) for the treatment of ulcers in humans. Now, keep this graph in mind as you read each question below and select the BEST answer from the pull-down menus to the right of each question.  Answer choices can be used more than once or not at all.

Working in a dusty environment for a long period of time without a proper mask will cause a decrease in lung elasticity due to tissue scaring.  This situation results in a condition called ________.

______ occurs when the bronchioles becomes irritated and constrict, which decreases the amount of oxygen delivered to the alveoli and pulmonary circulation.

If you are dehydrated and your blood volume decreases below its set-point, the hypothalamus will stimulate the posterior pituitary gland to increase its release of ________ which will cause increased water retention at the kidneys.