PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 1330: Functional Biology
School: University of Houston
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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.
Proprioceptors Exclude: Spindles, Tendons, Discs, or Joints?
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Explore the world of proprioceptors specialized sensory receptors in joints muscles and tendons that help us sense body movement and position. Understand the key types such as muscle spindles tendon organs and joint kinesthetic receptors. Learn why tactile discs are not considered proprioceptors even though they are sensory receptors
Cortical Reaction in Sea Urchin Eggs: Fertilization Myths & Realities
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Discover the complex world of sea urchin reproduction, focusing on the essential role the cortical reaction plays in egg fertilization. Uncover common myths surrounding this process and learn what actually happens at the cellular level. Gain insight into how the formation of a fertilization envelope is crucial for successful fertilization.
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.
Microscopic Marvels: Understanding Compact and Spongy Bone Structures
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Uncover the microscopic intricacies of compact and spongy bone structures. Learn about osteons, trabeculae, and the vital role of osteocytes. Dive into the balance of strength and functionality bones provide to our body.
Muscle Contraction: Which Part Moves the Least? Origin vs. Insertion
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Uncover the fundamentals of human muscle contraction and anatomy in this lesson. Highlighting the distinct roles of muscle origin and insertion we clarify their functions in movement. Learn why the muscle origin is the cornerstone of stability during contraction anchoring our body mechanics.