The current extinction rate is 100 to 10,000 times higher than the natural background rate.  Define extinction in your own words. (1 point) Explain why extinction matters to humans. (1 point) Name and briefly describe two human-related or natural causes of extinction. (4 points) Why is extinction considered a necessary part of evolution? (2 points)    

1. Explain the species interactions in each of the following symbiotic relationships: parasitism, commensalism and mutualism.  (6 points) 2. Provide a specific example or scenario for one of them. (2 points)

Which of the following statements best explains how continental drift caused the uniqueness of Australian animal life before Europeans settled on the continent?

What is the correct order for the events that occur during a reflex? a: Impulse travels through sensory neuron to the CNSb: A stimulus activates a receptorc: Information is processed by interneuronsd: Motor neuron transmits impulse to effectore: Effector responds

Evolution can be a very controversial topic for discussion. 1. If you had to explain evolution in one sentence to someone who is not taking this course, what does evolution mean? (2 points)  2. Provide two examples of evidence from this course that evolution occurs. (2 points)  

DDT mosquito vs. bird shells

What are the signs and symptoms of myxedema coma? (Select 2.)

Which statement about cerebral autoregulation under general anesthesia is TRUE?

What pancreatic cells produce glucagon?

A patient presents to your office that appears to have four joints in her arm. In addition to the wrist, elbow and shoulder, she also appears to have a mid-humeral joint. When obtaining her medical history you learn that she fractured her humerus many years ago and it has been like that ever since. Physical exam reveals motion between the proximal and distal ends of the humerus, but with some stability that seems to be a result of fibrous tissue in the same area. This is an example of: