Category: Biology

You will write a 3-5 page formal review. This may be a review of the book
as a whole, or a detailed review of a particular section, depending on the nature of the book.
Keep in mind that a book review is not merely a summary of a book; rather, it is a critical
assessment of the content.
These reviews will take the form of an academic book review. Some examples will be provided
for you on the course website, along with resources on how to write a         successful review. You
will be expected to support your arguments using a limited               number  (2-4) of key references from
peer-reviewed literature or scholarly books.

Extra Credit Assignment: Study Habits and Strategies for Anatomy and Physiology Lab Practical
Due Date: May 23rd, 2024 by 11:59 pm. 
Worth: 5 extra credit points
Instructions:
For this extra credit assignment, you will reflect on and share your study habits and strategies used to prepare for the Anatomy and Physiology lab practical. This reflection will not only help you analyze your own study techniques but also provide valuable insights to your classmates. Follow the guidelines below to complete the assignment.
Section 1: Personal Study Habits
Describe Your Study Routine:
What was your typical study schedule like leading up to the lab practical?
How many hours per week did you dedicate to studying for this course?
Did you study daily, or did you have specific days dedicated to studying?
Study Methods:
What specific methods did you use to study (e.g., flashcards, group study, visual aids, online resources)?
Were there any particular resources or materials that you found especially helpful?
Environment:
Where did you typically study (e.g., library, home, study groups)?
Did you find that the environment impacted your ability to study effectively? If so, how?
Section 2: Effective Study Strategies for Anatomy and Physiology
Recommended Strategies:
Based on your experience, list and describe three study strategies that you believe are effective for mastering Anatomy and Physiology.
Explain why you think these strategies are beneficial. Include any evidence or reasoning that supports their effectiveness.
Resource Recommendations:
Suggest any books, websites, apps, or other resources that you found valuable in your studies.
Provide a brief explanation of how each resource helped you.
Section 3: Timing of Lab Practical Questions
Question Timing Reflection:
Reflect on the timing allocated for each question during the lab practical.
Do you think 90 seconds per question is too long, just enough, or too short? Provide reasons for your answer.
Suggest any changes you believe could improve the timing or format of the lab practical.
Submission Guidelines:
Format: Typed, double-spaced
Length: Minimum 300 words
Submission: Upload your document to Canvas by Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 by 11:59 pm.
Additional Tips:
Be honest and detailed in your reflection. This assignment is designed to help you think critically about your study habits and how they can be improved.
Consider how your study habits evolved over the semester and what changes you made to improve your learning.
Use specific examples to illustrate your points.
Evaluation:
This assignment will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Completeness: All sections are thoroughly addressed.
Clarity and Organization: The reflection is well-organized and clearly written.
Insightfulness: Demonstrates thoughtful reflection on study habits and strategies.
Practicality: Provides practical and useful study strategies for peers.
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Richard Ramirez Cruz 
Biology 40B Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
Professor Garcia 
05/19/24
Extra Credit Assignment: Study Habits and Strategies for Anatomy and Physiology Lab Practical
Section 1: Personal Study Habits
Describe Your Study Routine:
I began studying about three weeks before the lab practical. I work 40 hours per week, so I typically study for one to two hours after work, focusing on memorizing terminology for structures and models covered in class, such as the brain, eyes, and ears.
I dedicated approximately 15-20 hours per week to studying the course material. I also dedicated time to studying during my vacation because passing the exam was very important to me.
For the lab practical, I studied daily. This consistent schedule helped me memorize terms effectively. Once I mastered a set of terms, I moved on to the next topic.
Study Methods:
I used online resources provided by the professor on Canvas, such as Youtube videos and histology slides. I also utilized handouts from the lab sessions, creating labels with terms to place on worksheets.
Yes, the handouts from Professor Garcia were particularly helpful as they provided a clearer idea of what to expect on the lab practical exam.
Environment:
I studied at work during lunch breaks and at home after work. Studying at home was more effective as I felt comfortable and could take breaks as needed. Due to my full-time job, I couldn’t join study groups with peers.
Studying in a distraction-free environment at home was very effective. It allowed me to focus without interruptions from surrounding noises.
Section 2: Effective Study Strategies for Anatomy and Physiology
Recommended Strategies:
1. Active Recall and Spaced Repetition: These methods enhance long-term retention. By repeatedly testing myself on key concepts at increasing intervals, I reinforced my memory.
2. Use of Visual Aids: Diagrams, models, and videos provided a clearer understanding of anatomical structures and their functions.  For instance, watching dissection videos helped me visualize and remember the spatial relationships between different organs.
3. Taking Breaks: Taking breaks helped me avoid feeling overwhelmed. Breaks served as rewards, and every time I memorized a specific subject, I gave myself a break.
Active recall and spaced repetition are effective memory retention approaches. Visual tools help visual learners understand complicated structures. Breaks reduce burnout and increase focus and productivity.
Resource Recommendations:
– “Kaplan Medical Anatomy Flashcards”: Excellent for visual learners and helped with quick recall of anatomical structures.
– YouTube:  Provided detailed explanations and visualizations of physiological processes.
– Quizlet: Useful for spaced repetition and active recall through customizable flashcards.
Section 3: Timing of Lab Practical Questions
Question Timing Reflection:
I think 90 seconds per question can be too short for some students who do not perform well under pressure. In addition to this complex questions might require more time, while simpler ones need less.
Suggestions for Improvement:
I would recommend allowing a set amount of overall time for the practical, giving students the flexibility to allocate their time as needed. This approach could reduce pressure and accommodate different pacing needs. Additionally, clarifying some of the questions to avoid ambiguity would help. For example, during the lab practical, some questions pointed to areas that could have more than one correct answer, which was challenging.

MethodologyStudy DesignThis study will utilize both in vitro and in vivo models to investigate the role of autophagy in cellular stress responses and neurodegenerative diseases.In Vitro StudiesCell Culture: Human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells and primary neuronal cultures will be used.Induction of Stress: Cells will be exposed to various stress conditions, including oxidative stress (hydrogen peroxide), nutrient deprivation, and hypoxia.Autophagy Assays: Autophagy will be monitored using techniques such as LC3 immunoblotting, fluorescence microscopy of GFP-LC3, and quantification of autophagic flux using inhibitors like bafilomycin A1.Protein Aggregation: Assessment of protein aggregates (beta-amyloid, tau, alpha-synuclein, and mutant huntingtin) through immunocytochemistry and Western blotting.Cell Viability: MTT and LDH assays will be performed to assess cell viability under stress conditions.In Vivo StudiesAnimal Models: Transgenic mouse models of Alzheimer’s (APP/PS1), Parkinson’s (alpha-synuclein overexpression), and Huntington’s disease (R6/2 mice) will be used.Induction of Autophagy: Pharmacological agents (e.g., rapamycin) and genetic tools (e.g., ATG5/7 knockdown/knockout) will be employed to modulate autophagy.Behavioral Tests: Cognitive and motor functions will be evaluated using tests such as the Morris water maze, rotarod, and open field test.Histological Analysis: Brain sections will be examined for protein aggregates and neurodegeneration markers using immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy.Biochemical Assays: Brain tissues will be analyzed for autophagy markers (LC3, p62), inflammatory cytokines, and oxidative stress markers.Data AnalysisStatistical Analysis: Data will be analyzed using appropriate statistical methods (e.g., ANOVA, t-tests) to determine significance.Software Tools: ImageJ for image analysis, GraphPad Prism for statistical analysis, and other relevant bioinformatics tools for data interpretation.

Chose a processed product (e.g., computer, Styrofoam product, plastic product, diapers, or vehicle tires) and create a PowerPoint (5 slides) to an …

You will write a 3-5 page formal review. This may be a review of the book
as a whole, or a  detailed review of a particular section, depending on the nature of the book.
Keep in mind that a book review is not merely a summary of a book; rather, it is a critical
assessment of the content.
These reviews will take the form of an academic book review. Some examples will be provided
for you on the course website, along with resources on how to write a         successful review. You
will be expected to support your arguments using a limited              number (2-4) of key references from
peer-reviewed literature or scholarly books.

1. Click on the link below then open the interactive https://media.hhmi.org/biointeractive/biomeviewer_web/index.html Please open the file below and answer all the questions: ( BiomeViewer) 2.Click on the link below then open the interactive https://media.hhmi.org/biointeractive/click/paleoclimate/ (Poleoclimate)

Using your own words, please describe two laboratory techniques used in cell biology 
experimentation. 
Requirements:
-700-750 words
-3-5 detailed examples/explanations
-extensive use of scientific terminology
-well organized, follows a logical sequence
-references cited in APA format + in-text citations

– Three case studies. 
– 3 pages for each case, Questions are not included in pages. 
– need to provide authentic sources (PubMED) for information
– Make sure to provide me the AI and Turnitin results. 

Consider the following scenario and submit a Word document answering the questions.
A 63 year old male with a strong history of Type II Diabetes Mellitus (last hemoglobin A1c of 9.8), alcohol abuse (status-post rehab), basal cell carcinoma of the skin on his forehead (status-post cryotherapy), and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (last ejection fraction of 35%), presents to his primary doctor for a yearly routine checkup by his family doctor.  He initially felt annoyed by the fact that his insurance was mandating that he go to the doctor once per year, as he has never felt as if anything was wrong with him; his wife, whom he also considered to be bothersome, also felt that he needed to see a doctor as he had suddenly become less hungry for her cooking (which he blamed on the fact that she had changed seasoning and had started cooking more vegetables for his heart issues, which he dislikes strongly). He feels that his health issues, though numerous, are very well controlled and that he needs no interventions. In fact, he adamantly told his family doctor, “I’m taking 6 medications for this darned heart condition, and I will not take anything else. So you are wasting your time seeing me.”
The visit initially was the “routine,” as the first 15 minutes of the interaction was fairly similar to his previous ones. As usual, he denied any acute issues and stated that he felt great. Upon further questioning, however, he gradually began to notice that his ability to mow his yard without becoming winded has mildly diminished; in addition to this, he began to realize that, retrospectively, he has eaten significantly less than he used to (even when it’s not his wife’s cooking that he is eating).  He vehemently denied any other symptoms, however.
He was then taken to the scale and weighed; to his dismay, he realized that he had lost about 70 pounds since his visit to his endocrinologist 6 months ago. Concerned about this rapid weight loss, his family doctor ordered a simple complete blood count (CBC), which revealed a white blood cell count of 60,000 (normal 4-12k), a hemoglobin of 8.3 (normal 12-16 in males), and platelets of 675,000 (normal 150k-400k). Given these findings, the patient was set up for a bone marrow biopsy at a local hospital in 1 month.
Unfortunately, the patient experienced a severe myocardial infarction (inferolateral STEMI secondary to direct occlusion of the left anterior descending artery) 2 weeks after the appointment with his family doctor and died at 3:00 am on a Sunday night. An autopsy was performed at the hospital 3 days after the patient succumbed; serological testing revealed a positive test for a Robertsonian translocation from chromosome 9à22 (BCR-ABL fusion), also known as the “Philadelphia Chromosome,” and bone marrow biopsy results were revealing of multiple immature, multi-nucleated neutrophils and basophils, consistent with a post-mortem diagnosis of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML).
Please answer the following questions:
What are the intrinsic immunologic mechanisms by which the immune system targets and destroys potentially cancerous cells?
What are the mechanisms as to how cells can become cancerous?
What are some cellular mechanisms by which cancer cells can “dodge” the immune system?

It’s important to rewrite the assignment and expand more on each of the case studies fully and specifically following the success cretaria and instructions in the assignment. Please also check for plagiarism.