BIOL 213: Ecology

Learn about the critical roles of the epiglottis and glottis in our respiratory and digestive systems. Understand how the epiglottis acts as a protective gate during swallowing, while the glottis facilitates sound production. Together, they ensure safe breathing and swallowing.

Discover the relationship between the papillary layer of the dermis and the layers of the epidermis. Understand the structure, function, and connections that exist in our skin's anatomy.

Get insights into the role of lysosomes in different cell types. Find out which cell is the ideal choice for studying these powerful digestive organelles and why.

Discover the unique adaptations of C4 and CAM plants in photosynthesis. Understand their evolved strategies to fix carbon efficiently in challenging environments. Dive into nature's remarkable mechanisms of survival and adaptation.

We explore how to determine the nature of a mysterious, gelatinous substance found on a forest rock. By conducting a series of tests, including microscopy, DNA staining, respiration observation, and growth experiments, we aim to unravel whether this enigmatic material is alive, inanimate, or a product of a living organism.

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.