- Describe the conservation of bicarbonate ions in the renal system and compare it to the control of blood carbonic acid levels through the respiratory system.
- Explain how the stomach is protected from self-digestion and why this is necessary.
- Compare and contrast the conducting and respiratory zones.
- A smoker develops damage to several alveoli that then can no longer function. How does this affect gas exchange?
- Explain how the enteric nervous system supports the digestive system. What might occur that could result in the autonomic nervous system having a negative impact on digestion?
Describe the theory of knowledge called skepticism. Consider the skeptic’s charge that we can never be confident about the reliability of our normal
Describe the theory of knowledge called skepticism. Consider the skeptic’s charge that we can never be confident about the reliability of our normal sources of knowledge (perceptions, memory, introspection, and reasoning.) Describe why and how, for each of the 4 sources mentioned, the source is unreliable. Use examples to show your understanding.