PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 180: Introductory Biology
School: University of Washington
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 71
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The Role of Nerves and Ganglia in the Peripheral Nervous System
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Explore the critical components of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS), including nerves and ganglia. Understand the distinction between sensory and autonomic ganglia and the composition of nerves' layers. Learn why nerves and ganglia lack the protective meninges found in the CNS and how they facilitate essential signal transmission within the body.
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.
Pharyngeal Slits: The Feeding Marvel in Lancelets and Tunicates
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Explore the vital roles of pharyngeal slits in lancelets and tunicates. Learn how these clefts aid in filter-feeding, capturing food particles, and evolve through different life stages.
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.
Phospholipids: The Versatile Molecules Structuring Cellular Life
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Explore the critical role of phospholipids in forming cell membranes across various organisms. Understand their unique amphipathic properties and their influence on cellular processes, from transport to signaling.