Branches of Zoology Flashcards

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Cytology

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Cell structure and function

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Anatomy

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Structure and parts

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Ecology

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Interaction of organisms with environment

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Embryology

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Development of animal

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Genetics

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Mechanism of transmission of traits

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Histology

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Tissues

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Molecular biology

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Subcellular details of structure and function

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Parasitology

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Animals that live on other organisms

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Physiology

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Function of organism and parts

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Systematics

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Classification and evolutionary interrelationships among animal groups

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Entomology

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Insects

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Herpetology

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Amphibians and reptiles

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Ichthyology

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Fishes

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Mammalogy

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Mammals

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Ornithology

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Birds

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Protozoology

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Protozoa

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Domain Archae

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Rigid cell wall

Made up of peptidoglycan

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Domain Eubacteria

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Can withstand extreme conditions

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Domain Eukarya

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With eukaryotic cell

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Kingdom Monera
Kingdom Protista
Kingdom Eukarya

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Absorption

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Kingdom Plantae

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Producers

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Kingdom Animalia

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Ingestion

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Characteristics of Life

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Have complex, organized structure
Acquire materials and energy from environment
Maintain structure and internal environment (homeostasis)
Grow
Respond to stimuli (reflex and irritability)
Reproduce using DNA
Can evolve

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Diabetes question

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Pancreas
Insulin - lowers blood sugar
Glucagon - raises blood sugar

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Properties of water

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Temp of water rises and falls slowly (protects organisms from rapid temp changes)
High boiling point
Universal solvent
Adhesive and cohesive molecules
High surface tension
Ice acts as an insulator