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What do we know about which groups are most likely to be obese? (By groups, I mean race/ ethnicity group, class, gender, etc.)  Why? Provide examples.

Take a look at the bills currently being considered at the state level across the country here. Summarize what you find. Do you think most of the bills being considered will hurt or harm the health of LGBTQIA people? Why?    

(Dr. Du) Describe the phototransduction cascade with key steps. (5 points)

Learn about a culture that recognizes more than two genders (a quick Google search and light reading are fine—this doesn’t need to be intense research). What did you learn? What norms does the culture practice around gender? What does this tell us about the relationship between sex and gender?

(Dr.  M. Patil) There are multiple pathways where pain is processed, in addition to the primary somatosensory cortex. Describe on additional target of pain. Include the function of each target in as much detail as possible. (5 points)

(Dr.  Du) How is it possible for a single cone to produce opposite effects in on-center and off-center ganglion cells? (5 points)

(Dr. T Jackson) Spinal cord injury that disrupts the descending axons of upper motor neurons often results in a sequence of states with respect to muscle tone and reflex responses.  List two main states in the order that they are commonly observed and explain the mechanism by which down regulation of a cotransporter may result in one of the states. (4 points)

(Dr. Du) Describe the primary projections and additional projection targets from the retina to the brain for vision. Briefly describe the function of each target. (5 points)

What were the actions of those in power in Flint?

What are the demographics in Flint, MI? How are these similar to or different from demographics in other nearby areas?