Digestive Enzymes are explained.

You have completed a meal consisting of steak, baked potato and a vegetable. Starting with the salivary glands, and including the stomach, gallbladder, small intestine and pancreas describe each enzyme or material that would be released to help with the digestion of this meal. This scenario is investigated thoroughly.

Protein digestion

Why does more than one protein digesting enzyme exist? Give two reasons why the pancreas must neutralize the chyme from the stomach. Is the stomach chyme acidic or basic, why? What does the pancreas release to neutralize pH?

Bronchioles and arterioles

How would you explain the statement, the bronchioles are to the respiratory system what the arterioles are to the cardiovascular system. Think both structure and function in your response.

Caffeine and alcohol affect on the urinary system

Your friend enjoys five or six cups of coffee each morning and a six pack of beer every night. How are caffeine and alcohol consumption effecting your friends urinary system? Be very specific.

Affect of toxin on reabsorption

A bacterial toxin has been discovered that blocks renal reabsorption but not filtration. Predict the short term affects of this toxin. Be very specific.