For Week 10, you will reply to the following questions by writing a one paragraph (four to five sentences) response. While it is not required to respond to your peers, you may do so if you would like. This response is due no later than Monday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time), and is worth 20 points. Define Physiology. How will the knowledge of physiology play into your career role? Make sure to include an example like how oxygen works in metabolism, how insulin regulates blood sugar, how blood transports both oxygen and carbon dioxide, how the body regulates blood pressure, or how sodium, potassium, calcium or chloride are important in electricity traveling through the brain or heart. Use a clinical example of how disrupted homeostasis can be restored by ONE physiological mechanism that you learned in class. What aspect of physiology do you feel will be the most important moving forward in your career as a nursing student and then as a healthcare practitioner? 1

The instruction sheet is provided after the instructional video. Make sure your upload file contains:Start reading from page 171 until the middle of 178. When you answer question on critical angle, you are done.The refraction-instruction pdf file has the instructions. Please follow them. Make sure you answer all questions from 171 to 178 as instructed.The work for all three beams in part I for the air/glass boundary (determining the index of refraction of the material).The work for Part II at the glass/air boundary.The average index of refraction of ALL measurements.The critical angle of the glass/air interface using the average index of refraction for glass.All of your work will be organized and labeled as one pdf file for upload.

Unit IV JournalWeight: 2% of course gradeGrading RubricInstructionsWith the burning of fossil fuels comes the release of many pollutants that cause health concerns such as the release of particulate matter on the respiratory system. Cases of asthma and COPD are on the rise. Do you think more environmental regulations are necessary to decrease this particulate matter? Why, or why not? Reflect on if you think there is a balance between reducing emissions and keeping costs down for industry.Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.Unit IV Research PaperWeight: 12% of course gradeGrading RubricInstructionsResearch and identify an environmental or occupational toxicant that effects either the respiratory, immune, or hepatic system. Research and discuss the following:Explain the normal function of the system and what makes it susceptible to toxicity.Describe how exposure to the toxicant is possible.Analyze the acute and/or chronic effects of the toxicant.Describe recent concerns about the toxicant (within the last two years) and any actions taken to reduce the toxicant in the environment or reduce occupational exposure to the toxicant.Your research paper should meet the following requirements:Address all of the above mentioned aspects in the discussion.The paper should be a minimum of three pages in length, not including title and reference pages.Utilize at least four credible references no more than five years old.Utilize proper APA formatting and citations.