Distinguish between photosynthesis and cellular respiration with respect to: a. Metabolic site b. overall chemical reaction c. Role of CO2 d. Role of oxygen e. The oxidized electron carriers involved f. Catabolic or anabolic (give reason) g. Role of ATP 

Which cytokine is responsible for stimulating the production of red blood cells?

Why is a well-made and well-stained blood smear vital in the diagnosis of hematologic diseases, and what specific features of erythrocytes are assessed on such a smear?

What is the primary purpose of cytokines?

What is the best description of an orthochromic normoblast?

What is the average blood volume?

In normal cells, when insulin binds to its receptors on the target cell, glucose transporters get activated, which, then allow glucose to get into the cell from the blood vessels. Insulin is a protein hormone, so its receptor would be ___________ . Glucose transporter is a/an ___________. If insulin receptor is absent, glucose will __________to enter the cell. Insulin binds to the normal insulin receptor but the glucose transporter is nonfunctional, in that case, glucose will __________ into the cell.

The heart is a multicellular organ consisting of endothelial cells, myocytes, fibroblasts, and inflammatory cells. Communication between these different cell types is crucial for regulation of normal cardiac function. Based on your understanding, determine which type of cell communication (autocrine, paracrine, neuronal, endocrine) will be observed between these different types of cells in the heart? Give reason for your answer.

This is Section 3  All of the questions in this section are about this short story: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty  (and the Elements of Literature in general). You were given this story before the test and it was read in class. You are not allotted time to read during this section. You may use the story as a resource.  *If you did NOT attend class, watch the recording, or read the story prior to the exam, it is advised that you leave this section until the end to avoid losing more time. “Part 3: Short Literature & Elements of Literature”   You may not use any aids or switch screens during this section – except to the text of the story, which may open in a different program. Check the value of the question (number of marks), questions with higher marks should be given extra time.

The secret in “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” is the private thoughts of the protagonist.