PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 1361: Introduction to Biological Science 1
School: University of Houston
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 59
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Master the Symbols & Meanings in Pedigrees: A Guide to Genetic History
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Unlock the language of genetic history with our guide to understanding pedigrees and their symbols. Learn how to interpret squares circles and lines to track inheritance patterns for traits and diseases.
White Rami Communicantes: Unraveling Their Role in Nervous System Conn
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Explore the integral role of white rami communicantes within the autonomic nervous system. This video clarifies their function, anatomical location, and the specific nerve fibers they contain, highlighting their importance in our body's fight-or-flight response.
First Video In Our Three Part Series for Midterms
Unraveling Genetics: Mendel's Legacy to Modern Complexity
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This video traces the evolution of genetic understanding, beginning with Mendel's foundational pea plant experiments, which birthed basic inheritance laws. It delves into complexities like co-dominance, incomplete dominance, and polygenic inheritance. Highlighting the integral role of DNA, it explains its structure and replication, shedding light on mutations. The narrative underscores the interplay of genes with the environment, introducing epigenetics and the myriad ways genes express, shaping
Decoding Hyperventilation: CO2 Levels, Effects & Managing Techniques
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Discover the intricacies of hyperventilation, its impact on the body's CO2 levels, and the resulting respiratory alkalosis. Understand the triggers, physiological implications, and how controlled breathing and meditation can help manage this condition.
Unmasking the ANS: Insights into Our Involuntary Body Controls
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Unravel the intricacies of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and its pivotal role in controlling involuntary bodily functions. Differentiate between the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems and their unique contributions. Debunk misconceptions surrounding the ANS's characteristics.
Stromatolites: Earth's Ancient Sentinels and Clues to Early Microbial
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Explore stromatolites, the oldest indicators of life on Earth formed by microbial actions. Understand their presence in shallow marine environments and their connection to early eukaryotic life.