Josiah Austin
Anatomy & Physiology teacher | Tutor for 8 years
I am an experienced tutor with a passion for helping students understand complex topics. My expertise lies in Anatomy & Physiology, a field I studied at Siena College. I have a deep understanding of the human body and its functions, and I enjoy sharing this knowledge with others. Whether you're struggling with a specific concept or need help preparing for an exam, I'm here to help. I believe that learning should be engaging and enjoyable, and I strive to create a supportive and encouraging environment for my students. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your academic goals.
Questions
Why are valves present in veins but not in arteries?
Exocrine glands classified as compound tubular have what kind of ducts?
What is meant by proximal and distal parts in the human body?
What is the term that describes the process where nutrients pass through the wall of the gastrointestinal tract?
When a female reaches puberty, the pituitary gland begins to produce hormones that cause what?
What gland controls all of the other glands in the body?
How many antigens can a normal antibody bind?
What are the anterior pituitary hormones?
What is an example of an apocrine, exocrine, merocrine, and a holocrine gland?
Which part of brain is responsible for superstition?
What mechanisms are in place to prevent the blood from flowing in the wrong direction through the heart?
Is the function of acetylcholine in the central nervous system to transmit impulses between neurons, prevent an action potential from occurring, slow down the transmission of nerve impulses, or to maintain a resting potential?
How are the somatic and autonomic nervous systems similar?
What does the lymphatic system consist of?
Do neurotransmitters either increase or decrease the likelihood the next neuron will fire? Are they destroyed by chemicals in the synapse?
Where in the human body are the radius and ulna fused together? Are they fused together?
How do neurons affect the body?
What are the glands called that become blocked, resulting in blackheads?
Does the nervous system process food into molecules that can be absorbed and utilized by the cells of the body?
How often does the human skin regenerate itself?