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What are the properties of RNA?
What are the properties of RNA?
- It is ribonucleic acid. (correct)
- It includes adenine, cytosine, guanine, and thymine.
- It is used directly in translation. (correct)
- It includes 'transfer' and 'messenger' subgroups. (correct)
The steps of the cell cycle include growth and __________.
The steps of the cell cycle include growth and __________.
mitosis
What are the phases of the cell cycle?
What are the phases of the cell cycle?
G1 Phase, S Phase, G2 Phase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis.
The synthesis of messenger RNA is called translation.
The synthesis of messenger RNA is called translation.
Which of the following is a mode of tissue death? (Check all that apply)
Which of the following is a mode of tissue death? (Check all that apply)
Which of the following are cells found in connective tissue? (Check all that apply)
Which of the following are cells found in connective tissue? (Check all that apply)
Define anatomy.
Define anatomy.
Define physiology.
Define physiology.
Anatomy and dissection both mean '___________', and dissection is essential for study.
Anatomy and dissection both mean '___________', and dissection is essential for study.
Comparative anatomy studies what?
Comparative anatomy studies what?
Radiology is the branch of medicine concerned with _______.
Radiology is the branch of medicine concerned with _______.
Gross anatomy involves structures that ____ be seen with the naked eye.
Gross anatomy involves structures that ____ be seen with the naked eye.
Histology is the observation of what?
Histology is the observation of what?
Define histopathology.
Define histopathology.
Cytology is the study of what?
Cytology is the study of what?
Physiology has many subdisciplines that study ______ systems or ____________ in general.
Physiology has many subdisciplines that study ______ systems or ____________ in general.
Comparative physiology is the study of what?
Comparative physiology is the study of what?
What is a hypothesis?
What is a hypothesis?
What is sample size?
What is sample size?
What are controls in an experiment?
What are controls in an experiment?
Define placebo.
Define placebo.
What is peer review?
What is peer review?
What is a fact?
What is a fact?
What is a law in science?
What is a law in science?
What is a theory?
What is a theory?
Define hierarchy of complexity.
Define hierarchy of complexity.
Define organism.
Define organism.
Define organ system.
Define organ system.
List the 11 organ systems.
List the 11 organ systems.
Define organ.
Define organ.
The _____ is the body's largest organ, but contains thousands of smaller organs such as glands, hairs, nerves, etc.
The _____ is the body's largest organ, but contains thousands of smaller organs such as glands, hairs, nerves, etc.
Define tissue.
Define tissue.
What are the 4 primary classes of tissue?
What are the 4 primary classes of tissue?
______ are the smallest units of an organism that carry out basic functions of life.
______ are the smallest units of an organism that carry out basic functions of life.
Organelles are microscopic structures in a ____ that carry out its ___________ _____________.
Organelles are microscopic structures in a ____ that carry out its ___________ _____________.
Give examples of organelles.
Give examples of organelles.
Define molecule.
Define molecule.
Smallest particles of matter that have unique chemical identities are called _______.
Smallest particles of matter that have unique chemical identities are called _______.
Life is characterized by several properties, what are they?
Life is characterized by several properties, what are they?
Living things exhibit a higher level of ____________ than the nonliving world around them.
Living things exhibit a higher level of ____________ than the nonliving world around them.
Living matter is composed of _______.
Living matter is composed of _______.
Define metabolism.
Define metabolism.
What is anabolism?
What is anabolism?
What is catabolism?
What is catabolism?
Excretion is required to remove the ________ molecules produced by metabolism.
Excretion is required to remove the ________ molecules produced by metabolism.
Organisms react to _______ and are capable of ___________.
Organisms react to _______ and are capable of ___________.
What is the ability to sense and react to stimuli called?
What is the ability to sense and react to stimuli called?
Define homeostasis.
Define homeostasis.
What is development?
What is development?
Differentiation is the ____________ of generalized cells into cells with specialized tasks.
Differentiation is the ____________ of generalized cells into cells with specialized tasks.
Define growth.
Define growth.
All living things are capable of producing copies of themselves (offspring) and passing on their ________.
All living things are capable of producing copies of themselves (offspring) and passing on their ________.
What are mutations?
What are mutations?
Physiological variables differ depending on what?
Physiological variables differ depending on what?
Physiology is largely a group of mechanisms for maintaining ___________.
Physiology is largely a group of mechanisms for maintaining ___________.
Loss of homeostatic control can lead to _______ or ______.
Loss of homeostatic control can lead to _______ or ______.
What does pathophysiology study?
What does pathophysiology study?
The internal state of the body is best described as ___________ ____________.
The internal state of the body is best described as ___________ ____________.
Feedback mechanisms are often called ______ _______ because they alter the changes that triggered them.
Feedback mechanisms are often called ______ _______ because they alter the changes that triggered them.
How is body temperature regulated?
How is body temperature regulated?
What happens when the body is overheated?
What happens when the body is overheated?
What occurs when the body is chilled?
What occurs when the body is chilled?
What regulates blood pressure?
What regulates blood pressure?
Which of the following is not an example of a physiological variation?
Which of the following is not an example of a physiological variation?
Define ilium.
Define ilium.
Define zygomatic.
Define zygomatic.
Define malleolus.
Define malleolus.
Define trapezium.
Define trapezium.
Dynamic equilibrium can be described as having a certain set point for a given variable where internal conditions remain constant at this point.
Dynamic equilibrium can be described as having a certain set point for a given variable where internal conditions remain constant at this point.
Place the descriptions into the proper order to represent positive feedback to regain homeostasis.
Place the descriptions into the proper order to represent positive feedback to regain homeostasis.
Label the following parts of the human body's structural hierarchy.
Label the following parts of the human body's structural hierarchy.
Choose the singular noun form that is correctly paired to its plural form.
Choose the singular noun form that is correctly paired to its plural form.
Most anatomical terms can be traced back to _________ and ___________.
Most anatomical terms can be traced back to _________ and ___________.
Every member of the same species has the exact same anatomical structure.
Every member of the same species has the exact same anatomical structure.
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding living organisms? Check all that apply.
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding living organisms? Check all that apply.
The theory that a large, complex system, such as the human body, can be understood by studying its simpler components is called reductionism.
The theory that a large, complex system, such as the human body, can be understood by studying its simpler components is called reductionism.
Select the true statements regarding ions, electrolytes, and free radicals. Check all that apply.
Select the true statements regarding ions, electrolytes, and free radicals. Check all that apply.
RNA plays a role in which of the following? Check all that apply.
RNA plays a role in which of the following? Check all that apply.
A mixture consists of substances that are physically blended but not chemically combined.
A mixture consists of substances that are physically blended but not chemically combined.
What is a decomposition reaction?
What is a decomposition reaction?
What is a synthesis reaction?
What is a synthesis reaction?
What is an exchange reaction?
What is an exchange reaction?
Select each of the statements that correctly states the role or function of minerals in the human body. Check all that apply.
Select each of the statements that correctly states the role or function of minerals in the human body. Check all that apply.
Define decomposition.
Define decomposition.
Define synthesis.
Define synthesis.
Define exchange.
Define exchange.
Identify the correct statement(s) regarding mixtures. Check all that apply.
Identify the correct statement(s) regarding mixtures. Check all that apply.
Which of the following is a function of cAMP?
Which of the following is a function of cAMP?
Identify true statements regarding polymers. Check all that apply.
Identify true statements regarding polymers. Check all that apply.
What is the function of phosphorus?
What is the function of phosphorus?
What is the function of sulfur?
What is the function of sulfur?
What is the function of iodine?
What is the function of iodine?
What are the functions of zinc?
What are the functions of zinc?
What is the function of sodium?
What is the function of sodium?
What is the function of mitochondria?
What is the function of mitochondria?
The amino acids carried by the tRNA are eventually joined to one another by _______ bonds.
The amino acids carried by the tRNA are eventually joined to one another by _______ bonds.
Name the phases in the mitotic phase.
Name the phases in the mitotic phase.
Name the phases in interphase.
Name the phases in interphase.
The three base sequence on the transfer RNA is the codon.
The three base sequence on the transfer RNA is the codon.
Transcription occurs when _________.
Transcription occurs when _________.
What are the properties of DNA?
What are the properties of DNA?
Study Notes
Anatomy and Physiology Definitions
- Anatomy: Study of structure in living organisms.
- Physiology: Study of function and processes of living organisms.
Dissection and Comparative Studies
- Dissection: Cutting apart; essential for studying anatomy.
- Comparative Anatomy: Examines similarities and differences across multiple species to analyze evolutionary trends.
- Comparative Physiology: Studies how different species solve biological challenges like respiration and reproduction.
Imaging and Tissue Studies
- Radiology: Branch of medicine focused on medical imaging technologies.
- Gross Anatomy: Involves structures visible to the naked eye.
- Histology: Observes tissue specimens under microscopic examination.
- Histopathology: Microscopic examination of tissues to identify diseases.
- Cytology: Study of individual cell structure and function.
Research Methodology
- Hypothesis: Testable conjecture, potentially falsifiable through experimentation.
- Sample Size: Number of subjects in a study impacting reliability.
- Controls: Control groups help compare results and assess experimental variables.
- Placebo: Inactive substance with no physiological effect.
- Peer Review: Evaluation by experts to ensure research quality.
Scientific Facts and Laws
- Fact: Verified information independent of personal beliefs.
- Law: Generalization on predictable behaviors of matter and energy.
- Theory: Explanatory set of statements from facts, laws, and confirmed hypotheses.
Biological Hierarchy
- Hierarchy of Complexity: Ranges from atoms to organisms.
- Organism: Complete individual capable of life processes.
- Organ System: Group of organs functioning collectively (e.g., respiratory system).
- Tissue: Group of similar cells performing specific functions.
- Cell: Smallest unit of life, carrying out basic functions.
Cellular and Molecular Structures
- Organelles: Microscopic structures in cells with individual functions (e.g., mitochondria, lysosomes).
- Molecules: Combinations of at least two atoms forming specific substances.
- Atoms: Fundamental particles of matter with unique chemical identities.
Characteristics of Living Organisms
- Properties of Life: Include organization, cellular composition, metabolism, responsiveness, homeostasis, growth, reproduction, and evolution.
- Metabolism: Chemical transformations for energy and structure.
- Anabolism: Synthesis of complex substances from simpler ones.
- Catabolism: Breakdown of complex materials releasing energy.
Homeostasis and Feedback Mechanisms
- Homeostasis: Maintenance of stable internal conditions.
- Feedback Mechanisms: Regulate changes to maintain homeostasis; can be positive or negative.
- Dynamic Equilibrium: Internal state of balance where conditions adjust rather than remain constant.
Physiological Variations
- Physiological variations are affected by factors such as sex, age, weight, diet, activity level, genetics, and environment.
- Specific physiological variations can include changes like increased red blood cells in pregnancy.
Cell Cycle and Division
- Phases in Mitosis: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, and Cytokinesis.
- Interphase Phases: G1, S, and G2 phases preceding cell division.
Molecular Biology
- RNA Functions: Synthesizes proteins and copies instructions from DNA.
- DNA vs. RNA: DNA is double-stranded; RNA is single-stranded and includes uracil instead of thymine.
Types of Chemical Reactions
- Decomposition Reaction: Larger molecules break down into smaller components.
- Synthesis Reaction: Smaller molecules combine to form larger ones.
- Exchange Reaction: Atoms or groups are exchanged between molecules.
Roles of Minerals
- Minerals are vital for various biological processes, such as enzyme activity, hormone composition, and structural support in tissues.
Tissue Types and Cell Types
- Four primary tissue classes: Epithelial, Connective, Nervous, Muscular.
- Connective tissue cells include leukocytes, red blood cells, and chondrocytes, but not muscle fibers or neurons.
Tissue Death
- Modes of tissue death include apoptosis (programmed cell death), necrosis (cell injury), and infarction (tissue death due to insufficient blood supply).
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