UNIT 1 – What is Biology? What is biology? the study of living organisms‚ divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology‚ physiology‚ anatomy‚ behavior‚ origin‚ and distribution. Biotic vs. abiotic factors Biotic- living factors i.e. plants‚ animals‚ fungi‚ bacteria‚ and protest Abiotic- nonliving factors that affect living organisms. Environmental factors: habitat & weather 7 Characteristics of living things (Bio 3 Book Ch. 1) Uni-cellular vs. Multi-cellular Uni-Cellular-
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Human Anatomy & Physiology‚ 7e (Marieb) Chapter 3 Cells: The Living Units MATCHING QUESTIONS [pic] Figure 3.1 Using Figure 3.1‚ match the following: 1) Second messenger. Answer: E Diff: 1 Page Ref: 84; Fig. 3.16 2) G protein. Answer: D Diff: 1 Page Ref: 84; Fig. 3.16 3) Ligand. Answer: A Diff: 1 Page Ref: 84; Fig. 3.16 4) Enzyme. Answer: C Diff: 1 Page Ref: 84; Fig. 3.16 5) Cyclic
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Homeostasis literally means “same state” and it refers to the process of keeping the internal body environment in a steady state‚ when the external environment is changed. The importance of this cannot be over-stressed‚ as it allows enzymes etc to be ‘fine-tuned’ to a particular set of conditions‚ and so to operate more efficiently. Much of the hormone system and autonomic nervous systems is dedicated to homeostasis‚ and their action is coordinated by the hypothalamus. In Module 2 we saw how
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Management. 63:169-180 Kuwagata‚ T.‚ Ishikawa-Sakurai‚ J.‚ Hayashi‚ H.‚ Nagasuga‚ K.‚ Fukushi‚ K.‚ Ahamed‚ A.‚ Takasugi‚ K.‚ Katsuhara‚ M.‚ Murai-Hatano‚ M; 2012. Influence of Low Air Humidity and Low Root Temperature on Water Uptake‚ Growth and Aquaporin Expression in Rice Plants. Plant and Cell Physiology. 8:1418-1431 Ruess‚ B R.‚ Eller‚ B M.‚ Ferrari‚ S; 1988. Transpiration and Water Uptake of Succulents in Their Natural Habitat Field Determinations With a Potometer. Botanica Helvetica. 98:215-222
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Excretion Notes 4.2.1 (a) Define the term excretion (b) Explain the importance of removing metabolic wastes‚ including carbon dioxide and nitrogenous waste‚ from the body. Definitions: Excretion: “The removal of waste products of metabolism from the body”. Ingestion: “The intake of substances into the stomach”. Digestion: “The breakdown of molecules that are ingested from large molecules into small molecules”. Absorption: “The intake of those small molecules through the plasma membrane
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CHAPTER 15 The Endocrine System NOTES 1. Name 4 ways cells communicate with each other and name important characteristics of each. Answers a. gap junctions: really fast‚ nondirectional‚ part of nervous system b. neurotransmitters: fast‚ directional‚ specific‚ limited effects‚ part of nervous system c. paracrines: local tissue fluids‚ nondirectional‚ limited effects d. hormones: slower in onset‚ systemic in bloodstream‚ sustained effects 2. The area of the brain that is
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Bio 93 Review Sheet: 1. Understand all the THEMES presented in the introductory lecture (lec 1). 2. What is an open system? Energy in and out‚ comes in and leaves as heat 3. What are the 4 most important elements in the human body? C‚ O‚ N‚ H 4. Draw the periodic square for Helium. How many valence electrons does it have? How do you figure this out using the periodic table? Two valence e-‚ 23He‚ all the way right full shell only holds two electrons 5. What is an isotope? How are they used
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Lab 7: The Kidney’s Role in Fluid Balance Introduction The renal system performs a vital role in homeostasis. The kidneys’ ability to retain valuable constituents and expel metabolic wastes from the body enables this system to regulate the volume‚ osmolarity‚ and pH of body’s internal fluid environment (Sherwood‚ 2007‚ p. 511). The functional unit of the kidney‚ referred to as the nephron‚ is composed of both tubular components—Bowman’s capsule proximal tubule‚ loop of Henle‚ the distal tubule
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nitric oxide‚ etc. Permeability depends on solubility‚ charge‚ or chemistry‚ as well as solute size. Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane‚ tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those in facilitated diffusion and in creating ion channels). Osmosis provides the primary means by which water is transported into and out of cells. The turgor pressure of a cell is largely maintained by
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HOMEOSTASIS BIOLOGY I BIO091 Prepared by: Nur Syakireen Bt. Ishak SCOPE •Definition and importance of homeostasis •Homeostatic organ •Negative and positive feedback mechanisms •Blood-glucose regulation •Thermoregulation •Osmoregulation DEFINITON & IMPORTANCE OF HOMEOSTASIS Homeostasis • Homeostasis: • is the steady state of physiological condition of the body. • it is the physiological processes by which organisms maintain a constant & balanced internal environment. • In achieving
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