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 Which of the following statements about digestion/absorption/circulation of lipids is NOT accurate? 

You put yeast cells in a fermentation vessel with water, malt (a source of glucose), and hops (flavoring). The yeast  cells carry out cellular respiration and eventually use up all the oxygen in the vessel. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the yeast in this anaerobic environment? Select all correct choices.

What region of the vertebral column is this vertebrae from? [a] Name this landmark [b]  

Dogs and owls can cool themselves by panting.  When they do this, what type of heat exchange is  occurring?

To move quickly, a breed of domesticated rabbit called sauteur d’Alfort sends its back legs sky high and walks on its front paws. That strange gait (handstand gait) may be the result of a gene called RORB, which is tied to limb movement.   (you do not have to watch the six second video to answer the question)   Imagine the pedigree below belongs to a family of rabbits where some members have the handstand gait.  Based on this pedigree, what is the best conclusion regarding the mode of inheritance of this trait? [modeofinheritance] What is the genotype of individual II-8? [phenotype] If II-5 and II-6 had bunnies, what would be their phenotype? [phenotypical]     M. Carneiro et al. A loss-of-function mutation in RORB disrupts saltatorial locomotion in rabbits. PLOS Genetics. Published online March 25, 2021. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1009429.   

You are studying mice that are obese due to a mutation in the gene encoding the leptin receptor.  The obese phenotype is an autosomal recessive condition.    Which of the following statements is ACCURATE regarding obese mice with a defect in the leptin receptor?  

Identify a side/adverse effect of chlorpromazine used to treat schizophrenia? 

The nurse will monitor for which therapeutic effect for risperidone (Risperdal), an atypical antipsychotic drug, for schizophrenia.

Identify side effects of fentanyl (Duragesic), an opioid used in general anesthesia. (Select all that apply.)

You put extra salt on the popcorn you ate last night while studying for this exam.  Which of the following is a normal response to your resulting increase in blood osmolarity? Select all correct choices.