PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 117: Introductory Physiology
School: West Virginia University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
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Vertebrae 101: Unpacking the Cervical, Thoracic & Lumbar Spinal Struct
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Get acquainted with the intricate details of the vertebrae, from typical structure components to the unique traits of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae. Enhance your grasp of the spinal column's sophistication and importance in human anatomy.
Lysosomes in Focus: Identifying the Ideal Cell Type for Study
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Get insights into the role of lysosomes in different cell types. Find out which cell is the ideal choice for studying these powerful digestive organelles and why.
Protobionts: Pioneers of Life's Transition from Molecules to Cells
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Discover the significance of protobionts in the evolution of life, acting as a bridge from non-living to living entities. Understand their boundary formations akin to cell membranes and their rudimentary replication methods. Gain insights into the pivotal role they played in life's origin story.
Unveiling the Key Differences Between Muscle and Nerve Cells
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Discover what sets muscle cells apart from nerve cells in the complex world of cellular biology. Our video zeroes in on gene expression explaining how it's the key difference between these two cell types. Equip yourself with the knowledge to better understand cellular function and diversity.
Charged Electroscope: Conductor Between Foils' Impact
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Explore the fascinating interaction between electrical energy charge and materials through the lens of an electroscope. Discover how inserting a conductor between its charged foil sheets changes the charge dynamics leading to an attraction between foil and needle. Understand the roles of conductors insulators and charge induction in this intriguing experiment.
Wernicke's Area Damage: Impact on Movement, Speech, or Language?
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Explore the critical role of Wernicke's area in language comprehension named after German neurologist Carl Wernicke. Understand what happens when this brain region is damaged. By the end of the video you'll know that damage to Wernicke's area affects understanding language