PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 144: BIOL 144
School: University of California - San Diego
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Videos
Why Cancer Cells Remain Undifferentiated: Key Characteristics
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Explore the characteristics that distinguish normal cells from cancer cells in this informative video. Learn how normal cells perform specialized functions for overall health, while cancer cells grow uncontrollably. Discover why cancer cells lack differentiation, ignore reproduction control signals, and their connection to the absence of radical scavengers, all leading to their uncontrolled proliferation.
Balancing Act: How Negative Feedback Loops Maintain Harmony
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Discover the concept of negative feedback loops in biological systems, where balance is maintained by counteracting changes. Explore the four key components: Stimulus, Sensor, Control Center, and Effector, through examples like blood sugar regulation. Uncover how these loops play a crucial role in keeping our body systems in harmony.
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.
Caffeine's Impact on Alertness: Tapping into Fight-or-Flight Mechanism
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Explore the body's fight-or-flight response and its link to caffeine's effects. Learn how the interruption of cAMP phosphodiesterase leads to prolonged alertness and why caffeine can result in sleeplessness.
Invertebrate Evolution: Are Beetles Monophyletic?
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Explore the Evolutionary History of Invertebrates: Are Beetles Related? Discover the intricate web of invertebrate evolution, dating back over 500 million years, and why beetles and their invertebrate counterparts do not share a common ancestry.
Uncovering Population Ecology: Cohort Monitoring and Insights
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Explore the significance of tracking same-age cohorts in population ecology. Learn how it aids in understanding birth and death rates, predicting population trends, and uncover the reasons behind this crucial ecological research practice.