BIOL 220: Human Anatomy and Physiology

Learn about the role of Erythropoietin (EPO), a natural kidney hormone, in controlling red blood cell production and oxygen transport. Discover how athletes misuse synthetic EPO for performance enhancement, despite the associated health risks.

Discover the significance of coronary arteries in heart health, where they branch from, and their role in delivering oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. Learn the differences between the ascending aorta, aortic arch, and pulmonary trunk in relation to the coronary arteries.

Explore the application of parsimony in constructing phylogenetic trees, emphasizing simplicity in scientific explanations and its relation to evolutionary changes. Learn about various options for tree construction and the core concept of choosing the most parsimonious representation

Learn about the anatomy of the tibia, one of the lower leg bones, and discover how it's connected to the fibula through the interosseous membrane. Find out the correct answer regarding the tibia's structure and connections.

Explore the effects of isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions on plant and animal cells. Understand water movement, solute concentration dynamics, and the resulting cellular changes, including turgidity in plants and crenation or lysis in animals.