PreparED Study Materials
BZ 101: Humans and Other Animals
School: Colorado State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 15
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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.
Muscle Tissues Unveiled: Distinct Characteristics & Functional Differe
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Explore the distinct characteristics of muscle tissues and their functions. Understand the differences between skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles. Get insights into the anatomy of striations, cell shapes, and nuclei.
Sound Transduction: From Waves to Neural Signals Explained!
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Unpack the intricate process of sound transduction, from the initial vibrations in the ear to the transformation into neural signals. Learn about the vital roles of cochlea, basilar membrane, and hair cells in deciphering our auditory world. A comprehensive guide to the magic behind our hearing.
DNA Ligase: Key to Joining Okazaki Fragments in Replication
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Discover the role of Okazaki fragments in DNA replication and the importance of DNA Ligase in ensuring their correct joining. Learn how a malfunction in this enzyme might disrupt the formation of continuous DNA strands on the lagging strand.
Defining Elements: Which Unit Truly Embodies an Element's Characterist
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Discover the distinct identity of elements as we clarify the smallest unit that embodies their unique properties. Breaking down options such as electrons, isotopes, and elemental particles, this video offers a clear explanation of why atoms stand out.
Osmosis Effects: Comparing Plant & Animal Cells in Different Solutions
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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.