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Student ID: _____________________ April 12, 2019
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ASSIGNMENT 2
Biology I, Pre-Health Sciences - Durham College
• While students may work in groups, each student must submit their own original work.
Name: _____________________ CRN#: _____________________
Student ID: _____________________ Date: _____________________
Rationale: In this section you are required to answer content specific questions. These questions are
very similar in structure and style to Test 2 questions and will therefore be excellent study practice.
Instructions:.
• Answer in the spaces provided
• Read the questions carefully and thoroughly
• Consider the point value of each question as a guide for how much detail you should include
• Remember to write all answers IN YOUR OWN WORDS
• For short answer questions, answer in full sentences
- pancreatic amylase
- pancreatic lipase
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nuclease
-
trypsin
Name: _____________________ CRN#: _____________________
Student ID: _____________________ Date: _____________________
3. (1 mark) Which of the following accurately describes bile? Select ALL that apply.
It is produced by the gall bladder
It breaks triglycerides into monoglycerides and free fatty acids
It emulsifies lipids
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5. (1 mark) Multiple choice – Which of the following represents the correct order of feces through
the large intestine?
a. Ileocecal sphincter, cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid
colon, rectum, anal canal, anal sphincter, anus
b. Ileocecal sphincter, cecum, descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon, sigmoid
colon, rectum, anal canal, anal sphincter, anus
c. Ileocecal sphincter, cecum, ascending colon, descending colon, transverse colon, sigmoid
colon, rectum, anal canal, anal sphincter, anus
d. Anal sphincter, cecum, descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon, sigmoid
colon, rectum, anal canal, ileocecal sphincter, anus
Answer a
Organize:
DONOR RECIPIENT
What antigens are present Donor only provides What antigens are present Which antibodies are
on the RBC? red blood cells NO on the RBC? present in the plasma?
antibodies are given.
A, Rh A, B none
7. (2 marks) Match the descriptions with an appropriate term. Answers are used only once.
A. Hemoglobin C. Hemolysis
B. Heme D. Hematopoiesis
Molecule found in hemoglobin that works with iron to bind oxygen B
______
Destruction of red blood cells in the liver and spleen C
______
Creation of red blood cells in the bone marrow D
______
Protein found in red blood cells that binds oxygen A
______
8. (4 marks) Compare and contrast a vein and an artery. List at least ONE similarity and THREE
differences.
Differences
Artery Vein
Thick walls Thin walls
Blood pumped away from the heart Blood pumped to the heart
Similarity
Three layers of tissue
9. (1 mark) Multiple choice – Which of the following is/are TRUE concerning alveoli?
a. They are sacs in the lungs
b. It is a location where gas exchange takes place via diffusion
c. They are surrounded by capillaries
d. Only A and C are correct Answer e
e. A, B and C are correct
10. (1 mark) Multiple choice – What is the role of chemoreceptors during ventilation?
a. They detect when pH is low within the blood
b. They communicate with the medulla oblongata to decrease breathing rate
c. They eventually force you to breathe if you try to hold your breath for as long as possible
d. Only A and C are correct
e. A, B and C are correct Answer d
Name: _____________________ CRN#: _____________________
Student ID: _____________________ Date: _____________________
11. (6 marks) Fill-in the chart below to describe THREE ways in which carbon dioxide can be
carried within the blood:
Method of CO 2 Description
% CO 2
transport (Include 2 key points)
12. (4 marks) Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE:
T
a. ______ The largest organ in the body is the skin
F
b. ______ A function of skin is to remove waste from the body
T
c. ______ Adipocytes are primarily found within the hypodermis
F
d. ______ The stratum basale is superficial to the stratum corneum
F
e. ______ During UV light exposure, Langerhans cells produce a pigment called melanin
T
f. ______ Arrector pili are responsible for “goose bumps”
T
g. ______ Genes, carotene, and haemoglobin can contribute to the colour of skin
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h. ______ Melanocytes are primarily found within the epidermis
Instructions:
• Answer in the spaces provided
• Read the questions carefully and thoroughly
• Consider the point value of each question as a
guide for how much detail you should include
• Remember to write all answers IN YOUR
OWN WORDS
• For short answer questions, answer in full
sentences
Scenario: Mary is a student enrolled in the Pre-Health Sciences program at Durham College. Like
many of her classmates, she has applied to several competitive healthcare programs including
Paramedics and Nursing and is very proud of the hard work that she has accomplished so far.
Unfortunately, the past few weeks have taken their toll on Mary’s mental health and she is feeling
extremely burned out. Her stress levels are at an all time high and she is struggling to manage the
demands of school, caring for her young son, Andrew, and working part-time 20 hours per week. All
of this exhaustion has caused her digestive disorder (lactose intolerance) to flair up despite the fact
that she can normally manage it very well with diet and medication. Specifically she has been
forgetting to restock her supply of Lactaid medication (an over-the-counter-drug) and has picked up
the habit of eating cheap, frozen pizzas that contain high quantities of starch and lactose. This has left
her with extreme bloating, nausea, and pain and has forced her to make regular emergency trips to the
bathroom while at school and at work.
13. (1 mark) Multiple choice – People with lactose intolerance cannot digest __________.
a. Lactose
b. Lactase
c. Maltase Answer a
d. Maltose
e. Amylase
14. (1 mark) Multiple choice – Medications like Lactaid contain __________, a digestive enzyme
that is normally made by the __________.
a. Maltase, small intestine
b. Amylase, pancreas Answer d
c. Lactose, small intestine
d. Lactase, small intestine
e. Lactase, pancreas
15. (9 marks) Track a piece of pizza through Mary’s digestive system by drawing a simplified
sketch of how various biological molecules are processed by Mary’s digestive system. Start with
the pizza entering through the mouth and show how the various enzymes break it down into
nutrients that can be absorbed within the body. For this question, you may assume that the
biological molecules in the pizza are polysaccharides, from the starch-filled dough, and lactose,
from the cheese. You may ignore any other molecules that might be present. You should also
assume that Mary did NOT take her Lactaid medication when eating the pizza.
Your drawing can be done by hand on paper or made digitally as long as a clear photo or a
screenshot of your work is submitted. A reminder that your image must be original – i.e. it is not
copied directly from course resources (E.g. lecture slides) or the internet. Use the checklist
below as a guide:
16. (1 mark) How would the digestion above change if Mary took Lactaid with her meal?
If Mary took lactaid with her meal, the enzyme lactase would be there to break
down the lactose into glucose and galactose.
17. (3 marks) Untreated lactose intolerance leads to inflammation within the gut that prevents key
nutrients from being absorbed. Explain how digested carbohydrates normally get absorbed into
the body. Provide at least THREE details using correct terminology.
• from there the carbohydrates are carried to the muscles and liver
Scenario: As Mary continues the semester, stress continues to take its toll on Mary’s body. While
not life threatening, Mary has noticed that she experiences constant outbreaks of acne, despite having a
history of clear, blemish-free skin. After doing a bit of research and chatting with her Biology
professor, she learns that stress can aggravate sebaceous glands in the skin and cause acne.
a. (1 mark) Where are sebaceous glands located in the body? Be as specific as possible.
Sebaceous glands are located in the epidermis connected to hair follicles. They can be
found everywhere on the body except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
b. (1 mark) What is the difference between a sebaceous gland and a sudoriferous gland?
Sebaceous glands secrete sebum, and sudoriferous glands produce sweat.
d. (2 marks) Explain in detail how an excess of sebum can lead to the production of acne.
Sebum carries dead skin cells through the hair follicles to the surface of the skin.
When the follicles get blocked, sebum builds up. When skin cells, sebum and hair
get clumped together it creates a plug. The plug then becomes infected with
bacteria and swelling begins creating a pimple when the plug starts to break down.
Having an excess of sebum would result in many pimples as well as acne.
Scenario: As the final weeks of school approach, Mary’s stress begins to reach a breaking point as
her assignments and test dates loom. What is more, her son Andrew has been experiencing troubles at
school and has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. She confides in a friend that she feels as though
she is “barely hanging on.” She is just hoping she can make it through these final weeks.
One day, as she is walking into her Biology lab, Mary starts to feel funny. She beings to feel faint and
light-headed, almost as if the “walls are closing in.” She sits down quickly at the lab bench but a huge
wave of nausea suddenly overwhelms her and she begins to breathe rapidly. Just as class is about to
begin, Mary reaches a state of full-blown panic as she finds herself with unexpected chest pain and
difficulty breathing. Noticing her distress, her classmates and professor immediately call Campus
Safety and the Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT). An ambulance soon arrives and after an
initial assessment by paramedics, it is determined that she needs to get to Lakeridge Health
immediately. She is quickly loaded into the ambulance, connected to an IV (containing water, sugar
and salt), given her an aspirin, and offered additional oxygen. As they pull into the hospital,
paramedics do their best to keep her calm but Mary overhears them say her symptoms align with that
of a heart attack.
19. (1 mark) Multiple Choice – If Mary is experiencing a heart attack, what blood circuit is mostly
likely compromised? Answer a
a. Coronary d. Systemic
b. Hepatic e. None of the above
c. Pulmonary
20. (1 mark) Multiple Choice – Which component of blood is IV fluid meant to mimic?
a. Electrolytes d. A and B only
b. Blood plasma e. All of the above Answer d
c. Erythrocytes
21. (3 marks) List THREE specific components of blood that are NOT present in Mary’s IV fluid
Briefly describe the function of each within the body.
• proteins
• enzymes
• antibodies
22. While in the ambulance, the additional oxygen that Mary receives enters her nasal cavity and
travels through the respiratory system until it reaches the blood. From there, it travels to her
heart so that it can be pumped to the various cells in her body.
a. (5.0 marks) List the respiratory structures IN ORDER that carry oxygen from the nasal
cavity to the alveoli. List at least FIVE structures.
b. Once absorbed into the blood at the alveoli, oxygen is then transported through the blood
via the red blood cells within the blood.
ii. (1 mark) During hypoxia, what hormone would be released to increase the
number of red blood cells within the blood?
_____________________________________________________________
erythropoietin
Scenario: Upon arriving at the hospital, Mary is assessed by the on-call cardiologist, Dr. Hiba
Khaled. After an initial assessment and blood draw, Dr. Khaled orders an EKG and echocardiogram
for Mary to determine if she is experiencing a heart attack.
23. (8 marks) An echocardiogram is an ultrasound test that allows the heart to be imaged and blood
tracked through the heart. In the space below, map the pathway of blood through the heart. Start
with blood entering the heart via the vena cava and finish with blood leaving the heart through
the aorta. Be sure to list all chambers, valves, and blood vessels that the blood passes through IN
ORDER. Don’t forget to answer in your own words and use the checklist below as a guide.
4 heart valves are listed in the pathway (2 marks)
4 heart chambers are listed in the pathway (2marks)
4 blood major blood vessels attached to the heart are listed in the pathway(2 marks)
All structures are listed in the correct chronological order (1mark)
All names are written in FULL (no acronyms) with no spelling errors (1mark)
Blood enters the superior and inferior vena cavae from the body and flows into the right
atrium. From there it goes to the tricuspid and travels to the right ventricle. This causes
the ventricles to contract and forces blood to be pumped from the right ventricle through
the pulmonary semilunar valve and then to the pulmonary arteries. From here, the blood
goes to the arterioles and the capillaries in the lungs where the blood picks up oxygen
and gets rid of carbon dioxide. The blood is now oxygenated and continues to flow from
the capillaries into the venules, then the pulmonary vein and into the left atrium. From
here, the blood goes through the bicuspid to the left ventricle, through the aortic valve
and then the aorta taking it back out to the body.
Scenario: Luckily, Dr. Khaled reports that the blood work, EKG, and echocardiogram came back
clean, i.e. there is no evidence to support that Mary experienced a heart attack. Dr. Khaled suggests
that Mary may have actually experienced a panic attack instead, explaining that the symptoms of a
heart attack are often the same (chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea). She goes on to say
how under severe stress, the nervous and endocrine systems within the body can trigger a rapid heart
rate during a panic attack.
24. (1 mark) Which of the following are able to increase the speed of the cardiac cycle? Select
ALL that apply.
Sympathetic nervous system
✔
Norepinephrine
✔
Scenario: After several more hours, Mary is discharged from the hospital with a diagnosis of “acute
panic attack.” Before leaving, she is told to rest and consider booking an appointment with a
professional psychologist for talk therapy. She is also told that if her panic attacks persist to try a
variety of breathing techniques and investigate various medications like cannabidiol (CBD) oil, an
extract from the Cannabis sativa plant that has been linked to anxiety reduction [Source]. Mary goes
home and practices the suggested breathing techniques. One of them, the “calming breath,”
recommends taking a long, slow breath in through the nose, holding your breath for 3 seconds, and
exhaling slowly through pursed lips.
25. (5 marks) While performing these breathing exercises, describe IN YOUR OWN WORDS how
the diaphragm and intercostal muscles assist Mary’s inspiration and expiration.
During inspiration:
The diaphragm is the main muscle that assists breathing. There is
a contraction and this causes the diaphragm to move down into the
thoracic cavity creating a larger lung volume. The intercostal
muscles help expand the rib cage when taking a breath.
During expiration:
The diaphragm relaxes and moves back up the thoracic cavity
decreasing the lung volume and the air is forced out. The
intercostal muscles do not contract during quiet breathing.
26. (1 mark) Multiple Choice – What term is used to describe the amount of air moved with 1
breath at rest?
a. Inspiratory reserve volume d. Vital capacity Answer c
b. Expiratory reserve volume e. Residual volume
c. Tidal volume
Scenario: After trying the various breathing exercises, Mary feels calmer and less anxious. She books
an appointment with one of the counsellor’s at Durham College’s Campus Health Centre in G1030 and
does some additional research on the Solace Centre in C111 to see when the various wellness coaches
and meditation classes are available. She also sends an email to the Access and Support Centre (ASC)
in SW116 and Student Academic Learning Services (SALS) in SSB204 to see if there are any additional
supports she can access to help her manage her academics while she recovers. She also opens the
pamphlet on CBD oil to see if this is a route she wants to pursue. Specifically, she is wondering if CBD
oil could also help her manage her symptoms of lactose intolerance as well.
27. (4 marks) Perform a quick Google search of CBD oil and digestive health. Is there any
CREDIBLE evidence to suggest that CBD can help manage inflammation within the gut? Justify
your answer and provide the link to your source.
TIP 1: Credible sources include government websites and peer-reviewed journal articles. If you
are unsure of how to pick a credible source, watch the following video or take a look at the
resources posted on the SALS course in DC Connect:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ122WakNDY
TIP 2: You will not be marked on if your answer is right or wrong. Instead, it is your job to
formulate a clear response and back up your answer with credible evidence.
Answer:
From my research, it appears that there are sources who claim that CBD oil does, in
fact, help with gut inflammation. The information provided states that CBD oil is
effective in reducing inflammation in arthritis patients as well as a good analgesic. The
capsaicin receptor in the gut is desensitized with the use of CBD oil. This receptor is
what triggers the inflammation in the mucous membranes that are found in the gut.
This would mean that with the use of CBD oil, gut inflammation could be reduced.
https://www.remedyreview.com/health/cbd-and-gut-health-an-o
Link to credible source: _________________________________________________________
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Instructions
Choose ANY ONE topic listed below (E.g pancreas OR skin layers) and imagine that you are
allowed to bring a “cheat sheet” into the test containing information about them.
Using the content from your lecture slides, create a “summary sheet” for your chosen
topic. To do this, summarize the key ideas on a blank piece of 8.5”x 11” paper,
focusing on the functions (what does it do? why is it important?) and structures (what it is made
of? what cells/tissues/structures are found within it?). The format of your summary sheet does not
matter. The key idea is to organize the information in your own words so that it makes sense to you
and to evaluate what information is the most relevant/helpful for your test.
IF you use pictures or information from a website or text book you must include a reference.
Failure to provide references will result in a mark of zero.
TIP 1: Before submitting your photo of your summary sheet, examine the rubric at the end of
this document to ensure that you will receive full marks.
“Summary Sheet ”