BIOL 241: Applied Physiology

Explore the profound impact of oceans on the biosphere in this video. Discover how oceans contribute to oxygen production, carbon dioxide absorption, and climate moderation, while also uncovering their limitations in regulating the pH of freshwater biomes and terrestrial groundwater.

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 essential role of the mantle in mollusks, the protective tissue responsible for shell secretion or organ protection. Explore how land snails, clams, and octopuses utilize their mantles for distinct purposes.

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

Discover the significance of coronary arteries in heart health, where they branch from, and their role in delivering oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. Learn the differences between the ascending aorta, aortic arch, and pulmonary trunk in relation to the coronary arteries.

Explore the intricate process of protein synthesis understanding how tRNA anticodons correspond with mRNA codons. Discover the role of ribosomes in reading mRNA sequences and how tRNA ensures the accurate translation of amino acids. Breakdown of mRNA-tRNA binding for efficient protein formation.