PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 118: Survey of Physiology
School: University of Washington
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 12
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DNA Ligase: Key to Joining Okazaki Fragments in Replication
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Discover the role of Okazaki fragments in DNA replication and the importance of DNA Ligase in ensuring their correct joining. Learn how a malfunction in this enzyme might disrupt the formation of continuous DNA strands on the lagging strand.
Comparing Human & Amphibian Circulatory Systems: What's Shared
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Explore the similarities and differences between the circulatory systems of amphibians and humans. Understand the distinctions in heart chambers, blood pressure, and where these two species align in their circulatory features.
Osmosis Effects: Comparing Plant & Animal Cells in Different Solutions
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Explore the effects of isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions on plant and animal cells. Understand water movement, solute concentration dynamics, and the resulting cellular changes, including turgidity in plants and crenation or lysis in animals.
Decoding Phosphorylation Cascades: Amplification & Cellular Signaling
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Explore the intricate world of phosphorylation cascades and their role in cellular signaling. Learn how protein kinases amplify external signals, guiding a cell's response. Decipher common misconceptions about these essential cellular processes.
Baldness & Hair Follicles: Delving into Hair Miniaturization
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Learn about male pattern baldness as we break down the science behind shrinking hair follicles and their effects on hair thinning. Learn why bald men still have hair follicles and what happens to them over time. Ideal for anyone keen to understand the biology of hair loss.
Meal to Digestion: Grasping Distension & Body's Control Center
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Discover what happens in your body after a hearty meal! Learn about the concept of 'distension' and how nerve cells act as messengers to your control center, orchestrating the digestive process.