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How does someone get sickle cell anemia?
A. By catching a cold.
B. Through inheritance.
C. By a blood transfusion.
**Monday, Feb. 25**
Heart Anatomy
Blood Work on DVD
Blood Vessels
Turn in Studyguide for Chapters 11 and 12
Homework for Wednesday: Studyguide for Chapter 13
Select 10 vocabulary words (due by 12 midnight by email to JT on 02/25/08)
**Wednesday, Feb. 27**
Blood Vessel Anatomy
Turn in Chap. 13 Studyguide on Blood Vessels
Select 10 vocabulary words (due by 12 midnight by email to JT on 02/27/08)
**Monday, March 3**
Vocabulary Quiz #3
The Endocrine System: Anatomy and Major Hormones
**Wednesday, March 5**
Digestive System Anatomy
Turn in Chap. 10 Studyguide
Select 10 vocabulary words (due by 12 midnight by email to JT on 03/05/08)
**Monday, March 10**
Write Practice Test Questions
Practice Test #2
Turn in Chap. 16 Studyguide
Select 10 vocabulary words (due by 12 midnight by email to JT on 03/10/08)
**Wednesday, March 12**
More Work on Practice Test #2





This image is of a thrombocyte. What is the main function of thrombocytes? How are thrombocytes different from platelets?

What is the green arrow pointing at?

What type of blood cell is the green arrow pointing at? [Choose the most specific answer.]
a. leukocyte
b. erythrocyte
c. thrombocyte
d. neutrophil
e. lymphocyte

How big is the Senator's heart (if it is an average-sized human heart)? How much does it weigh? Is it bigger or smaller than your right hand? Is it bigger or smaller than your left foot?
You should be able to find out your test scores on the PsTL 1135 MOODLE today. How would you describe the following (A) the test in two words, and (B) your feelings about your test score?
Your assignment for Monday, February 25th is to complete the studyguide for Chapters 11, 12, and 13. One of the most important questions on the study guide asks about the pathway of blood through the heart. Does anyone know this path? (Please tell us about it!)

Wednesday, February 13
Review for 1135 Exam #1
Monday, February 18
Vocabulary Quiz #2
Wednesday, February 20
Murray Jensen will come to answer any questions you have about PsTL 1135
A. Well prepared
B. Sort of prepared
C. A little prepared
D. Not very prepared
E. Don't ask! I still have over 24 hours to study!

A. connective tissue
B. squamous epithelium
C. stratified cuboidal epithelium
D. goblet cell
E. pseudo-stratified columnar epithelium

I am going to Mississippi on Monday, Feb. 18th through Thursday, Feb. 21st for the University of Minnesota. This will be my fourth trip to Mississippi since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast of Mississippi on August 29, 2005. I went to Mississippi in January of this year with a team from the College of Education and Human Development to assess the needs for mental health counseling. This trip is a follow-up to that January trip.
On Wednesday, Feb. 20th, Murray Jensen will be holding a review session for our class--you will meet in Appleby 102 from 8-8:50AM that day.

**Monday, Feb. 4**
Vocabulary Quiz #1
Review of DNA/mRNA/tRNA Coding
Practice Quiz
Homework for Wednesday: Complete the Studyguide for Chapter 4
Select 10 vocabulary words (due by 12 midnight by email to JT on 02/05/08)
**Wednesday, Feb. 6**
Muscle Terminology and Anatomy
Introduction to Muscle Physiology
Homework for Monday: SG for Chapter 7 (Muscles)
Select 10 vocabulary words (due by 12 midnight by email to JT on 02/11/08)
Study for 1135 Exam #1
**Monday, Feb. 11**
Write Practice Test Questions
Take Practice Test #1
Homework for Wednesday: Study for 1135 Exam #1
**Wednesday, Feb. 13**
More Practice Test Work
Homework for Monday: Study Vocabulary for Quiz #2
**Monday, Feb. 18**
Vocabulary Quiz #2
Homework for Wednesday: None
**Wednesday, Feb. 20**
Review Session with Prof. Murray Jensen
(JT will not be in class)
Homework for Monday: Studyguide for Chapters 11 and 12
Select 10 vocabulary words (due by 12 midnight by email to JT on 02/25/08)
**Monday, Feb. 25**
Heart Anatomy
Blood Vessels
Turn in Studyguide for Chapters 11 and 12
Homework for Wednesday: Studyguide for Chapter 13
Select 10 vocabulary words (due by 12 midnight by email to JT on 02/27/08)

What is the 'safe zone' for this person's blood pH? (WHO IS SHE???)