PreparED Study Materials
BIO 311: Biology and Society
School: Arizona State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Examples of Adaptation: Human Nutrition, Duck's Webbed Feet, Raccoon's
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Discover the concept of adaptation in this video, where we evaluate four scenarios to determine which represents a heritable trait enhancing an organism's survival in its environment. Learn how the webbed feet of a duck exemplify a true adaptation, enabling it to thrive in its habitat.
Skin's Vital Roles: From Thermoregulation to Sensory Perception Explai
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Explore the multifaceted roles of the skin, from protective barrier functions to sensory reception. Understand the distinction between the epidermal and dermal layers. Appreciate the comprehensive functionalities of the integumentary system.
Master the Symbols & Meanings in Pedigrees: A Guide to Genetic History
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Unlock the language of genetic history with our guide to understanding pedigrees and their symbols. Learn how to interpret squares circles and lines to track inheritance patterns for traits and diseases.
Action Potentials: Unveiling the Mystery of Unidirectional Transmissio
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Discover the intricacies of action potentials in the nervous system. Unpack five statements on why they move in one direction, spotlighting the role of the refractory period. Grasp the significance of voltage-gated channels and ion flow in neural communication.
The Role of Nerves and Ganglia in the Peripheral Nervous System
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Explore the critical components of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS), including nerves and ganglia. Understand the distinction between sensory and autonomic ganglia and the composition of nerves' layers. Learn why nerves and ganglia lack the protective meninges found in the CNS and how they facilitate essential signal transmission within the body.
Understanding Mouse Coat Colors Through Dihybrid Cross Predictions
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Learn about mouse genetics and the implications of dominant and recessive genes on coat color. We'll use a Punnett square to predict offspring coat patterns by crossing two heterozygous mice. Learn how phenotype ratios like 9 Agouti: 4 white: 3 black help us understand genetic outcomes.