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BIOL 101: Principles of Biology

School: University of Rhode Island

Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 8

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How Muscle Insertion and Origin Influence Action and Other Factors
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Unlock the secrets of muscle anatomy to answer questions about a muscle's function and characteristics. Learn how the location of a muscle's insertion and origin impacts its action name and force of contraction. Enhance your knowledge about the human body's intricate mechanisms

Sound Transduction: From Waves to Neural Signals Explained!
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Unpack the intricate process of sound transduction, from the initial vibrations in the ear to the transformation into neural signals. Learn about the vital roles of cochlea, basilar membrane, and hair cells in deciphering our auditory world. A comprehensive guide to the magic behind our hearing.

Ion Pumps & Phagocytosis: Which Transport Types?
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Explore active and passive transport and understand how ion pumps and phagocytosis fit in. Discover endocytosis as an active transport where cells engulf particles. Differentiate between active transport mechanisms and passive methods like facilitated diffusion.

Decoding Muscle Cells: The Crucial Role of Sarcomeres Explained
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Discover the precise organization of thin and thick filaments in muscle cells as we debunk misconceptions and highlight the vital role of sarcomeres in muscle contraction.

Why Flamingos Are Pink: The Role of Diet in Coloration
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Uncover why flamingos, genetically predisposed to white feathers, sport a pink hue. Dismissing influences like weather and DNA mutations, the mystery unravels with diet: the intake of carotenoids from their food which overrides their genetic blueprint

Decoding Trace Elements: Essential Micro Minerals in Our Bodies Explai
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Unravel the world of trace elements, the minute but vital elements required by our bodies. Dissect a multiple-choice question to differentiate trace elements from other vital components. Highlight the importance of these minor minerals in daily body functions.

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