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).
Causes Of Elevated BUN and Creatinine Levels: There are many causes of elevated BUN and Creatinine levels, including: 1  There may be a blockage of blood flow to or from the kidney.2  You may be dehydrated. 3  A urinary infection, or nephritis (inflammation of one or more of your kidneys). 4  Drug toxicity-risk for kidney problems may be from: 5  Chemotherapy drugs such as: Cisplatin, Carboplatin, ... 6  Bioloephrotoxicity can be temporary with a temporary elevation of lab values (BUN and/or creatinine). If these levels are elevated, these may be due to a temporary condition such as dehydration or you may be developing renal (kidney failure).