BY 330: Cell Biology

Explore the distinct characteristics of muscle tissues and their functions. Understand the differences between skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles. Get insights into the anatomy of striations, cell shapes, and nuclei.

Discover the wonders of parthenogenesis a form of asexual reproduction in our latest educational video. Understand how an egg cell can develop into an embryo without fertilization. Learn the key differences between parthenogenesis and other forms of asexual reproduction like budding and sequential hermaphroditism.

Explore the foundational processes of aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Uncover the key roles of glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. Differentiate between the efficiencies and electron acceptors of both respiration types.

Discover the intricacies of hyperventilation, its impact on the body's CO2 levels, and the resulting respiratory alkalosis. Understand the triggers, physiological implications, and how controlled breathing and meditation can help manage this condition.

Discover how humans adapt to cold environments through thermoregulation processes. Understand the body's heat conservation and generation mechanisms. Learn why certain physiological responses occur in cold conditions.