Bios255 week 4 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Why are natural killer cells considered to be part of the innate immune response? 2. What types of cells do natural killer cells act against? 3. Describe the process whereby natural killer cells kill other cells and the role of macrophages in the process. 4. The immunologist cautioned Shanice that she may be more susceptible to virally induced cancers. Why did the immunologist state this? 5. What treatments or other options does Shanice have to counteract the natural killer cell deficienc...

BIOS255 Week 6 Respiratory System-Anatomy - Lab WITH Questions and answers Week 6 Respiratory System-Anatomy Learning Objectives: • Describe the gross anatomical features of the respiratory tract. • Trace the flow of air into and out of the lungs. • Explain how Boyle’s law relates to the changing intrapleural and alveolar air pressures and volumes during respiration. • Define various pulmonary volumes. Introduction: The respiratory tract carries air to and from the lungs. Air drawn in ...

Bios 255 Exam 2 images ·Identify and describe the functions of the lymphatic organs ·Be able to identify and label the following blood vessels: ·Be able to identify and label the following blood vessels. ·Be able to label and identify the following- figure recommendation 20.2 ( Histology of blood vessels) ·Be able to label and identify the valves. Figure ·Be able to label and identify the following parts of the lymphatic system -figure

BIOS 255 Week 4 Concepts I The Lymphatic System

BIOS 255 Week 4 - Lymphatic System Lab Report. The lymphatic system consists of lymphatic fluid, lymphatic vessels, lymphatic tissue, and lymphatic organs located throughout the tissues of the body. It functions to drain excess interstitial fluid from the tissues, to initiate an immune response against disease by producing and transporting lymphocytes, and to transport dietary lipids absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract into the blood. Lymphatic capillaries extend throughout the tissues of...

1. Which of the following peripheral resistance factors can be controlled quickly to adjust blood flow? 2. What is the target tissue of ANP (a hormone used to lower blood pressure)? 3. What chemical does Aldosterone reclaim in the kidney that helps to elevate blood pressure? 4. Blood that is currently in the left common carotid artery was previously in which of the following arteries? 5. Blood in the subclavian vein flows into which vein next on its way back to the heart? 6. Which of the fo...

BIOS 255 Week 4 Discussion; The Lymphatic System Option A (2 Versions)

BIOS 255 Week 4 Discussion; The Lymphatic System Option A (2 Versions)