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BIOL 1: BIOL 1

School: University of California - Irvine

Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2

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Why Cancer Cells Remain Undifferentiated: Key Characteristics
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Explore the characteristics that distinguish normal cells from cancer cells in this informative video. Learn how normal cells perform specialized functions for overall health, while cancer cells grow uncontrollably. Discover why cancer cells lack differentiation, ignore reproduction control signals, and their connection to the absence of radical scavengers, all leading to their uncontrolled proliferation.

Understanding Epithelium: Types, Functions & Locations Explained
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Explore the complexities of epithelium tissue and its diverse types. Understand their distinct functions, ranging from protection to secretion and absorption, and learn about their various locations in the body. Highlighting the significance of epithelial cells in vital physiological processes.

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Metanephridia vs. Nephrons: Earthworm & Mammal Waste Management
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This videos teaches the mechanisms behind waste elimination in earthworms and mammals. Learn how metanephridia in earthworms and nephrons in mammalian kidneys work differently to perform crucial functions. Clear up common misconceptions and deepen your understanding of these biological systems.

Unlocking Mitosis: Cell Division Control and Cyclin Degradation
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Explore the intricate process of mitosis and the crucial role it plays in cellular division. Learn how cell cycle control mechanisms, including cyclin degradation and Maturation Promoting Factor (MPF) activity, ensure accurate and regulated cell division.

Na+ Channels: Open at Resting Potential or Threshold?
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Discover the mechanics of voltage-gated Na+ channels and their role in neuron activity. This video breaks down key neuronal terms like resting potential and threshold to explain precisely when these channels open. You'll come away understanding that voltage-gated Na+ channels open at the threshold state initiating an action potential.

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