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[Show more]main function of respiratory system To help us breathe by bringing in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide 
Breathing The act of taking air into and out of the body 
Inspiration Breathing in 
Expiration Breathing out 
Gas exchange/respiration The exchange of 02 and C02 between the air and the blood ac...
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Add to cartmain function of respiratory system To help us breathe by bringing in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide 
Breathing The act of taking air into and out of the body 
Inspiration Breathing in 
Expiration Breathing out 
Gas exchange/respiration The exchange of 02 and C02 between the air and the blood ac...
Circulatory System In animals, the system of vessels that transports blood, cells and substances dissolved in blood throughout the body 
1. Transports gases, nutrients and waste materials 2. Regulates internal temperature and transports hormones 3. Protects against blood loss from injury and disease...
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Add to cartCirculatory System In animals, the system of vessels that transports blood, cells and substances dissolved in blood throughout the body 
1. Transports gases, nutrients and waste materials 2. Regulates internal temperature and transports hormones 3. Protects against blood loss from injury and disease...
Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane? any sagittal plane except in the midline 
In which body cavities are the lungs located? pleural, ventral, thoracic 
You are asked to take a person's heart rate at the popliteal pulse point. You will look for this pulse ________. on the posterio...
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Add to cartWhich of the following describes a parasagittal plane? any sagittal plane except in the midline 
In which body cavities are the lungs located? pleural, ventral, thoracic 
You are asked to take a person's heart rate at the popliteal pulse point. You will look for this pulse ________. on the posterio...
Eukaryote An organism whose cells have a distinct nucleus and cytoplasm. They probably evolved in a series of stages, including the acquisition of mitochondria by engulfment of aerobic bacteria and (for plant cells) the acquisition of chloroplasts by engulfment of photosynthetic bacteria. These cell...
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Add to cartEukaryote An organism whose cells have a distinct nucleus and cytoplasm. They probably evolved in a series of stages, including the acquisition of mitochondria by engulfment of aerobic bacteria and (for plant cells) the acquisition of chloroplasts by engulfment of photosynthetic bacteria. These cell...
Respiratory System • To obtain oxygen (O2) for all cells in the body. • To rid the cells of waste gas (CO2). 
Oxygen vital chemical for most life on Earth used in chemical reactions to release energy from food. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a common waste 
Breathing Inspiration - taking in air Expirat...
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Add to cartRespiratory System • To obtain oxygen (O2) for all cells in the body. • To rid the cells of waste gas (CO2). 
Oxygen vital chemical for most life on Earth used in chemical reactions to release energy from food. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a common waste 
Breathing Inspiration - taking in air Expirat...
Homeostasis refers to maintaining a homeostatic internal balance regardless of external exchange 
ex: body temperature 
What are the 2 major divisions of the nervous system? 1. Central Nervous System 2. Peripheral Nervous System 
What is the central nervous system made up of? the brain and spinal co...
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Add to cartHomeostasis refers to maintaining a homeostatic internal balance regardless of external exchange 
ex: body temperature 
What are the 2 major divisions of the nervous system? 1. Central Nervous System 2. Peripheral Nervous System 
What is the central nervous system made up of? the brain and spinal co...
All proteins and RNAs pass through many unstable conformations as they are folded, finally settling on one single, preferred conformation. True 
Condensation reactions occur in the synthesis of all the macromolecules found in cells. True 
Transcription is similar to DNA replication in that________ n...
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Add to cartAll proteins and RNAs pass through many unstable conformations as they are folded, finally settling on one single, preferred conformation. True 
Condensation reactions occur in the synthesis of all the macromolecules found in cells. True 
Transcription is similar to DNA replication in that________ n...
Hormones chemical messengers 
Neural Pathway the path that information takes as it moves through the body (sensory receptor -> sensory neuron -> interneuron -> motor neuron -> muscle) 
Reflex arc Pathway: sensory neuron --> interneuron --> motor neuron (no brain involvement) 
Neuro...
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Add to cartHormones chemical messengers 
Neural Pathway the path that information takes as it moves through the body (sensory receptor -> sensory neuron -> interneuron -> motor neuron -> muscle) 
Reflex arc Pathway: sensory neuron --> interneuron --> motor neuron (no brain involvement) 
Neuro...
Biochemistry The study of the property of molecules and their importance to living systems 
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) An energy carrying molecule that releases energy when it loses a phosphate 
Proteins Raw materials used to make muscle, hormones and other molecules. Embedded in the cellular memb...
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Add to cartBiochemistry The study of the property of molecules and their importance to living systems 
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) An energy carrying molecule that releases energy when it loses a phosphate 
Proteins Raw materials used to make muscle, hormones and other molecules. Embedded in the cellular memb...
homeostasis Your body must maintain the proper internal conditions for all its cells. The ability of your body to maintain an internal balance is called _______________; The process of maintaining a relatively constant internal physiological environment despite changing external conditions. 
homeost...
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Add to carthomeostasis Your body must maintain the proper internal conditions for all its cells. The ability of your body to maintain an internal balance is called _______________; The process of maintaining a relatively constant internal physiological environment despite changing external conditions. 
homeost...
Cell theory living things com from other living things isms have 1 or More cells are the basic unit and structure activity of the entire organism depends on the total activity of its independent cells 
Abiogenesis Living things come from non- living things 
Biogenesis Living things come from livi...
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Add to cartCell theory living things com from other living things isms have 1 or More cells are the basic unit and structure activity of the entire organism depends on the total activity of its independent cells 
Abiogenesis Living things come from non- living things 
Biogenesis Living things come from livi...
Life processes within the cell 1. Ingestion: Process of taking materials into a cell. 2. Digestion: Process of breaking down molecules into smaller parts. 3. Transportation: Moving materials around inside a cell. 4. Excretion: Process of removing waste materials or excess materials from a cell 
Inge...
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Add to cartLife processes within the cell 1. Ingestion: Process of taking materials into a cell. 2. Digestion: Process of breaking down molecules into smaller parts. 3. Transportation: Moving materials around inside a cell. 4. Excretion: Process of removing waste materials or excess materials from a cell 
Inge...
What is the conus medullaris? end of spinal cord 
What is a gated channel? A channel with a gate that allows only certain molecules to pass through (Na+, K+, Ca2+ or Cl-) 
What is a voltage gated channel? Type of plasma membrane ion channel that opens and closes in response to membrane potential (Na...
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Add to cartWhat is the conus medullaris? end of spinal cord 
What is a gated channel? A channel with a gate that allows only certain molecules to pass through (Na+, K+, Ca2+ or Cl-) 
What is a voltage gated channel? Type of plasma membrane ion channel that opens and closes in response to membrane potential (Na...
1. Spontaneous Generation: also called abiogenesis the idea that life (cells) can develop from non-living matter (2) Biogenesis: the belief that life (cells) come from pre-existing life (cells) What are the 2 opposing theories regarding the origin of the first living cells? Explain each. 
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Add to cart1. Spontaneous Generation: also called abiogenesis the idea that life (cells) can develop from non-living matter (2) Biogenesis: the belief that life (cells) come from pre-existing life (cells) What are the 2 opposing theories regarding the origin of the first living cells? Explain each. 
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carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals,water Six basic nutrients required by the body 
Carbohydrates Atoms: Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen, Functions: An important source of energy for metabolism The structural component of cells ie. Cellulose and Chiton 
Monosaccharides (simple sugars) Th...
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Add to cartcarbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals,water Six basic nutrients required by the body 
Carbohydrates Atoms: Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen, Functions: An important source of energy for metabolism The structural component of cells ie. Cellulose and Chiton 
Monosaccharides (simple sugars) Th...
(1) Define ecology. What is the most important component of this definition? Ecology is a science that looks at how biotic things interact with each other and abiotic things in an ecosystem. The most important component of this is looking at the interactions between biotic and abiotic factors. It is...
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Add to cart(1) Define ecology. What is the most important component of this definition? Ecology is a science that looks at how biotic things interact with each other and abiotic things in an ecosystem. The most important component of this is looking at the interactions between biotic and abiotic factors. It is...
Cytoplasm Protoplasm found between the nucleus and the cell membrane - liquid gel - creates chemical reactions 
Cell Membrane Location: surrounds the cell - lets things in and out of the cell - made up of bi lipid phosphate - the fluid mosaic model 
Nucleus Location: round membrane structure located...
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Add to cartCytoplasm Protoplasm found between the nucleus and the cell membrane - liquid gel - creates chemical reactions 
Cell Membrane Location: surrounds the cell - lets things in and out of the cell - made up of bi lipid phosphate - the fluid mosaic model 
Nucleus Location: round membrane structure located...
What are the three hypotheses that form the cell theory? The cell is the basic living unit of organization for all organisms All organisms are made of cells or cell products All cells come from other cells 
Explain the difference between biogenesis and abiogenesis. 2. Biogenesis - living things (lif...
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Add to cartWhat are the three hypotheses that form the cell theory? The cell is the basic living unit of organization for all organisms All organisms are made of cells or cell products All cells come from other cells 
Explain the difference between biogenesis and abiogenesis. 2. Biogenesis - living things (lif...
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