In 2012 a British teenager celebrated her birthday by drinking a cocktail made with liquid nitrogen and alcohol.  The liquid nitrogen froze her stomach, and her stomach had to be removed surgically.  Given what you know about the function of the digestive tract, what potential implications might removing a person’s stomach have for that person’s ability to digest food?  What might that person now have to consider doing to ensure proper nutrition?   Explain your reasoning.

A freshwater fish was accidentally placed in salt water. After several minutes in this saline water, it died. What is the most logical explanation for its death?

Which of the following is not a normal response to increased blood osmolarity in humans?

There are three main types of cells found in blood seen in the blood smear.     Identify the three main cell types (in any order) and indicate what their general function is. One cell type is and they function in Another cell type is and they function in The final cell type is and they function in  

Food moves along the digestive tract as the result of contractions by

Explain in your own words how the natural flora of the large intestine is a benefit to us.

The cortical reaction of sea urchin eggs functions directly in the

Animals require certain amino acids in their diet. An amino acid that is referred to as nonessential would be best described as one that

Match the term with the definition

You are a drug manufacturer that has designed a new drug that is taken in capsule form.  You want the drug to be delivered to the small intestine.  You have to decide if the capsule coating the drug should be made of carbohydrate, fat or protein such that you get optimal delivery of the contents to the small intestine.  Which would you choose?  Explain your choice and the rationale behind it.