human biology unit 3

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Decks in this class (22)

Nervous System Intro
Components of the central nervous...,
Components of the peripheral nerv...,
Divisions of the pns
7  cards
Neurons
Neurons,
Cell body,
Dendrites
16  cards
Membrane Potential
What is a nerve impulse,
What creates membrane potential,
What is the resting membrane pote...
6  cards
Action Potential
What is an action potential,
What are the characteristics of a...,
What is the process of a firing n...
6  cards
Synaptic Transmission
What is synaptic transmission,
What are the steps of synaptic tr...,
What are common neurotransmitters
3  cards
The Brain
What is the cerebrum,
What are the four lobes of the ce...,
What are the four lobes of the ce...
12  cards
Spinal cord and CNS protection
What is the role of the spinal cord,
What are the three layers of the ...,
What is the purpose of cerebrospi...
6  cards
Autonomic Nervous System
What does the sympathetic nervous...,
What does the parasympathetic ner...,
In what direction does the sympat...
6  cards
Sensory input, Receptors, and Reflex Arc
What is homeostasis,
What is a receptor what is the te...,
What is a spinal reflex arc what ...
7  cards
Investigation and the scientific method
What are 6 types of investigations,
What is an observation investigation,
What is a controlled experiment i...
17  cards
Ethics
What are ethics,
What are some examples of ethical...,
Define voluntary participation
6  cards
Hormones welcome to hell
What is melatonin,
What is oxytocin,
What is antidiuretic hormone
32  cards
Glucoregulation
What are normal blood glucose levels,
Pancreatic islet alpha and beta c...,
Glycogenolysis
23  cards
Transmission of Pathogens
What are the mechanisms of transm...,
What is the mechanism of direct i...,
What is the mechanism of transfer...
18  cards
External Non-Specific Defences
What are examples of external non...,
How does the skin work as an exte...,
How do mucous membranes work as a...
9  cards
Gas Regulation
List muscles for control of breat...,
Describe structure and function o...,
Which is the more sensitive regul...
7  cards
AD PD & Stem Cell Therapy
What is gene therapy,
What is the human genome project,
What are the subdivisions of gene...
23  cards
Internal non-specific defences
What are the two internal non spe...,
What is the process of inflammation,
What is the process of fever
11  cards
Specific internal defences
Define an antigen,
Explain how specific immunity inv...,
Contrast b lymphocytes and t lymp...
16  cards
Types of Immunity
What is the primary response,
What is the secondary response,
What are the types of immunity
18  cards
Vaccines and Herd Immunity
What is vaccination,
What are the 4 types of vaccines,
What are living attenuated microo...
10  cards
Pre- Exam Revision
What are the 3 layers of the meni...,
Where is the cerebellum,
What is the cerebrum what does it do
6  cards

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