PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 1309: Human Genetics and Society
School: University of Houston
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 13
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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.
Discovering Life's Fundamental Unit: What Stands as the Smallest?
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Explore the hierarchy of biological structures to identify the smallest independent unit of life. This video assesses options from organelles to organs, elucidating the pivotal role of the cell in life's tapestry.
Understanding Mammalian Heart: Blood Flow and Oxygenation
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Learn about the path of blood flow in the mammalian heart and circulatory system. Discover how oxygen-rich blood from the lungs enters the left atrium and understand why other statements about blood flow are incorrect.
Neurons Explained: Sensing, Processing, and Reacting to Our World
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Discover the roles of sensory, interneurons, and motor neurons in the nervous system. These specialized cells transmit, process, and execute commands, orchestrating our responses. Experience the seamless coordination that enables us to interact with our environment.
Protobionts: Pioneers of Life's Transition from Molecules to Cells
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Discover the significance of protobionts in the evolution of life, acting as a bridge from non-living to living entities. Understand their boundary formations akin to cell membranes and their rudimentary replication methods. Gain insights into the pivotal role they played in life's origin story.
Silkworm Moths: Sensing Molecules, Hypothesis & Design
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Explore the sensory marvels of the male silkworm moth known as Bombyx mori and how they detect specific chemical signals from females. Uncover a hypothesis about the unique sensitivity of the moth's antennae and a prediction stemming from it. Learn how to design an experiment to test this hypothesis and deepen your understanding of insect behavior.