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BIOL 101: Biology Concepts
School: Murray State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 39
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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
Temporal Summation in Neurons: Mechanisms and Neurobiological Implicat
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Discover the mechanism of temporal summation in neurobiology. Understand the role of presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons in this process. Dive deep into the distinct mechanisms and their relevance in the nervous system.
Shared Genes: Why Humans & Prokaryotes Share 1000?
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Explore the fascinating intersection of human and prokaryotic genetics revealing that both contain about 1000 shared genes despite their complexity difference. The video explains how this common genetic heritage can be traced back to a universal ancestor covering the essential functions these genes perform like metabolism and DNA replication.
Net Filtration: Blood Osmotic vs. Capillary Pressure
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Discover how filtration pressure is calculated within our bodies. Explore various options from adding capillary pressures to understanding lymphatic vessel roles. Grasp essential physiology principles as we highlight the accurate method.
Aldosterone & Target Cells: Intracellular Receptor Insights
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Learn why lipid-soluble signaling molecules like aldosterone only impact specific target cells. We discuss four theories and reveal that intracellular receptors present only in target cells are the key. This video demystifies the unique mechanism behind aldosterone's selective action.
Eye Diseases Explained: From Glaucoma to Cataracts and Beyond
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Understand the complexities of eye diseases, from glaucoma's impact on intraocular pressure to the straightforward nature of a sty. Explore how different conditions like cataracts and conjunctivitis affect vision. A comprehensive overview of eye ailments and their root causes.