4. Number the organisms from 1 (most abundant) to 8 (least abundant) __5__ Mammals __2_ Molluscs _4_ Roundworms __1_ Arthropods __3_ Flatworms. 5. What is biodiversity (click on the purple links for definitions): ____ The many different types of organisms that exist.
Factors that Decrease BUN. 1  Low-protein diet, malnutrition or starvation (R). 2  Impaired liver activity due to liver disease (R). 3  Genetic deficiency of urea cycle enzymes (R). 4  Higher IGF-1 and growth hormone. 5  Anabolic steroids, which decreases protein breakdown. 6  Overhydration, or drinking a lot of water. 7  Pregnancy (due to increased plasma volume) (R).
Factors that Elevate BUN. 1  High protein diet (R). 2  Fever or Infection, which increase protein breakdown (R). Increased protein breakdown is a common feature of illness. 3  Inflammation or interval training, which results in protein breakdown from muscle. 4  Dehydration or low water consumption â I use this as a measure of hydration in clients.