Week 1 - Concepts and Mechanisms of Animal Form and Function Flashcards
What is the drag equation?
D = 1/2 A p v^2 Cd
A: area
p: density of fluid
v: velocity of object relative to fluid
Cd: drag coefficient (constant)
How do flying fish work?
Emerge out of water, air is less dense so there is less drag. Gravity pulls them back into water- so the fish fan out their fins to increase vertical drag to counter gravity
Is bigger always better for cell sizes?
No. Surface area to volume ratio is fucked up
Why are amoeba weirdly shaped?
Amoebas are in direct contact with external environment. They’re shaped weird to increase surface area
What are the four types of tissues?
Epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
What are the three epithelial cell shapes?
Cuboidal, columnar, squamous
What are the three layers of epithelial cell?
Simple, stratified, pseudostratified
Simple columnar epithelial
DIGESTION. produce enzymes. Big because of big endoplastic reticulum needed to make so many enzymes
Simple squamous epithelial
RESPIRATION. gas exchange is urgent- so this epithelial is very thin. Flat, thin, moist.
Stratified squamous epithelium
MOUTH. abrasion is an issue. LOTS OF LAYERS BC OF THIS. they need to be replaced constantly
What are the six major types of connective tissue?
1 Loose
2 Fibrous
3 Bone
4 Blood
5 Adipose
6 Cartilage
Connective tissue definition?
Sparsely packed cells and fibres suspended in a matrix.
What kind of tissue is the dermis?
Loose connective
Composition and function of fibrous connective tissue?
Lots and lots of collagen. Anchors muscles and bones.
Name two examples of fibrous/dense connective tissue
Tendons (anchors muscles) and ligaments (connects bones at joints)
Composition and function of adipose tissue?
Lots of fat. Adipocytes store this fat.
What goes on in bones?
Osteoblasts cells create collagen fibers, which are hardened by calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.
Composition and function of cartilage tissue?
Chondrocytes in a rubbery matrix. Cushions bones. Gives ears and nose flexibility. NO BLOOD VESSELS