1. Why would you rather have active versus passive immunity and how are they both created?
2. Distinguish between immediate and delayed hypersensitivity reactions. Give examples of each. Name a drug that is used for each of these reactions?
3. When and how was HIV/AIDS discovered? Describe the AID's epidemic in India.
4. What is the partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli of the lungs at the top of Mount Everest? Why is that a problem for climbers? How can they solve their problem?
5. Why doesn't Mom have to worry when 4 year old Johnny threatens to "hold his breath till he dies? What is the stimulus that prompts Johnny to breathe? Why should Mom ask Johnny to start exercising while holding his breath? (this comes from our lab on respiration although the answer is not easily found in the book or online)
6. What becomes of the protein you eat that is not needed by the body? Why do those on high protein diets have to drink a lot of water?
7. What are gallstones and why are they formed? What are treatments for gallstones?
8. Which vitamins are fat soluble and which are water soluble? What difference does this make in absorption or problems for us? In general what is the job of vitamins?
9. Describe the location and function of the prostate gland and what problems are created by prostatic enlargement?
10. Which two hormones of the female 28 day cycle stay high during pregnancy when normally they would not be high? Why is this?
11. What are xenoestrogens and why are they important in infertility? Are plastic containers dangerous for us to use? If so why or why not?
12. Compare and contrast population control (birth control) efforts in the following countries -Indonesia and Mexico.
13. Difference Between HIV & AIDS.