BME3 Questions and Answers Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+

BME3 Questions and Answers Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+ **How many members must an IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) have, and what is a specific requirement for one of these members?** At least five members, one of whom must be a veterinarian **Where did Fred Banting spend his childhood?** On a farm **In 1889, Oscar Minkowski removed an organ from a dog, leading to symptoms resembling diabetes. Which organ was removed?** Pancreas **Does an IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) decide on funding for scientific experiments?** False **What is the underlying cause of pernicious anemia?** A vitamin deficiency **Was Charles Evan Hughes, the US Secretary of State in 1920, diagnosed with diabetes that same year?** False **How was diabetes in children typically managed in 1920?** By restricting their diet, leading to more weight loss **In the summer of 1921, Fred Banting performed experiments on dogs to induce diabetes. Which organ did he remove to achieve this?** Pancreas **Could blood glucose levels be measured using an electronic meter around 1920?** False **What were the dual uses of picric acid in 1921?** Both a common laboratory reagent and an explosive for artillery shells **What does the pH scale measure?** The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution **What was the cause of Fred Banting's death