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Higher Human Biology

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Decks in this class (25)

U1 KA1- Division And Differentiation
Define a somatic cell,
How do somatic cells reproduce,
Define germline cells
26  cards
U1 KA2- Structure Of DNA
What form is genetic code,
What is stored by genetic code,
Name all of the components in a n...
25  cards
Unit 1 - Gene Expression
What are the components of a rna ...,
What are the rna bases called,
What are the 3 types of rna
21  cards
Unit 1 - Mutations
Define mutations,
What are the two categories of mu...,
What are the 3 categories of sing...
16  cards
Unit 1 - Human Genomics
Define genome,
What is the genome made up of,
What is human genomics
7  cards
Unit 1 - Metabolic Pathways
What are metabolic pathways,
What categories are metabolic pat...,
Describe catabolism
23  cards
Unit 1 - Cellular Respiration
Where does glycolysis occur,
Describe the process of glycolysis,
Describe the process of the citri...
8  cards
Unit 1 - Energy Systems In Muscle Cells
Describe the process that occurs ...,
What is the result of built up la...,
Describe oxygen debt
6  cards
U2 KA1 - Gamete Production And Fertilisation
Define a germline cell,
Where are male gametes produced,
Where is semen produced
10  cards
U2 KA2 - Hormonal Control Of Reproduction
What hormonal changes occur at pu...,
Explain the production of semen i...,
Describe negative feedback contro...
12  cards
U2 KA3 - The Biology Of Controlling Fertility
In what ways can a women s fertil...,
What are some treatments of infer...,
Describe stimulating ovulation
13  cards
U2 KA4 - Antenatal And Postnatal Screening
Describe the two types of ultraso...,
Describe the biochemical tests fo...,
Purpose of antenatal screening
13  cards
U2 KA5 - The Structure And Function Of Arteries, Capillaries And Veins
State the direction of blood thro...,
Describe the blood pressure as th...,
Describe the function and functio...
14  cards
U2 KA6 - The Structure And Function Of The Heart
Describe the structure of the heart,
Describe the valves of the heart ...,
Define heart rate
22  cards
U2 KA7 - The Pathology Of Cardiovascular Disease
What is atherosclerosis,
Describe the process of atheroscl...,
Consequences of the atheroma
21  cards
U2 KA8 - Blood Glucose Levels And Obesity
What can chronic elevation of blo...,
What us the role of pancreatic re...,
Describe what happens when there ...
14  cards
U3 KA1 - Divisions Of The Nervous System And Neural Pathways
What are the two divisions of the...,
What is the central nervous syste...,
What is the peripheral nervous sy...
29  cards
U3 KA2 - The Cerebral Cortex
Function of the hypothalamus,
Function of the medulla,
Function of the cerebellum
18  cards
U3 KA3 - Memory
What is memory,
What are the 3 stages of memory,
Describe the encoding stage of me...
24  cards
U3 KA4a - Cells Of The Nervous System
What is the cell body of a nerve ...,
What is the axon of a nerve cell,
What are the dendrites of a nerve...
29  cards
U3 KA4b - Neurotransmitters
What are endorphins,
Increased levels of endorphins ar...,
Endorphin production increases in...
17  cards
U3 KA5 - Non-specific Body Defences
Describe the first line of non sp...,
Describe the second line of non s...,
What is the surface of the skin c...
12  cards
U3 KA6 - Specific Cellular Defences
What are lymphocytes,
What are the two types of lymphoc...,
What is the role of b lymphocytes
20  cards
U3 KA7 - Immunisation
Define immunisation,
What is active immunity,
What is natural immunity
15  cards
U3 KA8 - Clinical Trials Of Vaccines
Why are vaccines and drugs subjec...,
What are the 3 types of clinical ...,
Describe the set up of a randomis...
9  cards

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