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Explain what triggers baby’s first breath? (2pts)

Neural tissue is formed by the ______

At which one of the following days in the 28-day cycle is a woman MOST likely to get pregnant?

Where does the majority of reabsorption occur in the nephron?

Describe what is a gene? (2pts)

Which structure covers the larynx and causes ingested material to enter the esophagus?

Joe and his wife, Laura, have decided they do not want any more children. As a result of this decision Joe is going to get a vasectomy. A vasectomy is when a doctor clamps two points of the vas deferens and cuts a piece out between the two clamps. Explain why this would prevent Joe from fathering future children.

What is the formula for respiratory flow?   In the scenarios below, explain exactly how respiratory flow is affected using the above formula. Do not just tell me if it increases or decreases explain the physiology of why it changed. Each answer should contain approximately 4-5 steps that lead to the change. (see example in question 2) Include in your answer if the pathology is obstructive, restrictive or both. 60 year old coal miner complaining of shortness of breath, and difficulty inhaling   8 year old stating that they have difficulty breathing on the play ground   80 year old smoker complains that they are having difficulty exhaling   30 year old choking on food

Which of the following glands is/are responsible for 60-70% of the synthesis of semen?

Approximately what is the probability of a man or a woman will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetimes