PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 577: Research Problems in Biology I
School: Catholic University of America
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Cytokines: Body's Cellular Messengers & Immune Coordinators Explained
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Discover the multifaceted role of cytokines as the body's cellular messengers. Uncover their pivotal tasks in regulating immune and inflammatory responses. Dive into their significance in cell growth, differentiation, and inter-cellular communication.
Discovering Life's Fundamental Unit: What Stands as the Smallest?
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Explore the hierarchy of biological structures to identify the smallest independent unit of life. This video assesses options from organelles to organs, elucidating the pivotal role of the cell in life's tapestry.
Exercise Types: Aerobic, Anaerobic & Non-Aerobic
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Explore the distinctions between aerobic, anaerobic, and non-aerobic exercises. Understand the energy mechanisms driving each type of exercise and their unique health benefits. From jogging and sprinting to golf, discover how each engages the body differently.
Erythropoietin (EPO): Red Cell Production & Performance Risks
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Learn about the role of Erythropoietin (EPO), a natural kidney hormone, in controlling red blood cell production and oxygen transport. Discover how athletes misuse synthetic EPO for performance enhancement, despite the associated health risks.
From Primordial Soup to First Cells: Unraveling Life's Mysterious Orig
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Discover the Oparin-Haldane hypothesis detailing Earth's primordial conditions and the potential birth of life. Learn about the abiotic synthesis of organic molecules, the rise of protobionts, and the evolution to the first true cells.
Osmosis Effects: Comparing Plant & Animal Cells in Different Solutions
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Explore the effects of isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions on plant and animal cells. Understand water movement, solute concentration dynamics, and the resulting cellular changes, including turgidity in plants and crenation or lysis in animals.