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Monday, May 2, 2011

Objective 1: Understand overall body homeostasis with specific regard given to the effects of aging and stress on each system

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I had to refer way back to chapter 1 page 8 to remember the exact defination of homeostasis. The book states: homeostasis is a dynamic state...
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Objective 11: Understand structure and function of the endocrine system in relation to growth and homeostasis

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This another one of those objectives that I just can't figure out the right answer. I've been sitting here racking my brain to try t...
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Objective 14: Endocrine System

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Objective 14: Describe the location, histology, hormones, and functions of the thyroid gland, the parathyroid gland, the adrenal glands, the...
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Sunday, May 1, 2011

Objective 78: Distinguish among the different parts (gross and histological) of the alimentary canal in terms of structure and function

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Again, the Interactive Physiology  section of our textbook's website is absolutely amazing! This animated review not only goes over the ...
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Objective 43: Describe the anatomy and histology of the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs

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I could have very easily put this objective with the blog that contains objectives 44-47, but that would have made that entire blog extremel...
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Objective 57: Justify the role of lacteals in transporting products of digestion

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Lacteals are highly specialized lymphatic capillaries that are located in the crypts of the villi of the intestinal mucosa. But since they a...

Objective 56: Examine differences in metabolic and respiratory acidosis and alkalosis

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Here is another objective that I figured would be so complicated to understand, but I'm very glad to say that wasn't the case at all...