PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 2: Biology 2a
School: University of California - Davis
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
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Atoms Unveiled: The Building Blocks of Matter
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Discover the intricate architecture of atoms, the fundamental units of matter. Highlighting the roles of electrons, protons, and neutrons, learn how they create the characteristic structure of atoms. This knowledge reveals the essence of the material world
Unlocking Respiration: The Diaphragm's Central Role in Breathing
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Discover the fundamentals of the respiratory system and the primary muscle behind inspiration. This video breaks down the physiological process of breathing, the key role of the diaphragm, and why other muscles don't initiate breathing.
Unraveling Respiration: Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Energy Production Paths
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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.
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
Examples of Adaptation: Human Nutrition, Duck's Webbed Feet, Raccoon's
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Discover the concept of adaptation in this video, where we evaluate four scenarios to determine which represents a heritable trait enhancing an organism's survival in its environment. Learn how the webbed feet of a duck exemplify a true adaptation, enabling it to thrive in its habitat.
Immune Overreactions: Understanding Hypersensitivity Types & Impact
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Explore the intricate workings of the immune system's overactive responses, known as hypersensitivity reactions. Learn about the classification into Types I, II, III, and briefly, IV, along with real-world examples. Uncover the mechanisms behind these reactions and their impact on our health.