Consider a study that is investigating the relationship between mental health conditions and quitting smoking. Researchers hypothesize that having a mental health condition influences whether or not a person is successfully able to quit smoking. This study follows 200 smokers that all say they want to quit; 100 of the individuals have a mental health condition and the other 100 do not. These individuals are followed over a year and the number of people who successfully quit smoking is compared:    People with mental health conditions People without mental health conditions p-value Number of people successfully quitting after 1 year 45% 65% .035 Use this information to answer the following 2 questions. 

The parathyroid gland is responsible for producing the hormone PTH, which increases blood levels of calcium. Let’s say a person’s blood calcium drops. Which of the following will happen?

Your friend has been acting a little different lately. She is tired all the time, has commented that she’s frustrated that she has put on weight even though she has a healthy diet, and is always wearing extra layers of clothing. You correctly suggest she get a blood test from the doctor, because she probably has:

In certain areas of the world where rainfall is high, certain nutrients, including iodine, are leached (removed) from the soil.  A person living in such an area might experience which of the following conditions?

There are vaccines that use proteins to activate a person’s immune system. The proteins from some of these vaccines are coded for by using genes from multiple organisms. For example, a hepatitis vaccine may consist of a protein that is made from DNA of multiple organisms. This happens by using yeast cells that have viral DNA mixed into their own DNA. Which of the following is described in this scenario?

The conversion of CO2 and H2O into organic compounds using energy from light is called

Who is the protagonist in Ghosts?  Why?  Cite the textbook in MLA-format to support your answer.  You may also cite the play text and the video adaptation of Ghosts.

Which of these molecules is split and releases oxygen?

G3P

What is the first stage in cellular respiration?