[01] Basic Concepts of Human Physiology

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[01] Homeostasis
What does the term homeostasis re...,
What are some key components regu...,
Define the term body temperature ...
20  cards
[02] Cell Structure and Function
What are the two main types of ce...,
Which type of cell is the human cell,
What distinguishes a eukaryotic c...
20  cards
[03] Cellular Metabolism
What does the term cellular metab...,
What are the two main categories ...,
Define anabolism in the context o...
19  cards
[04] Signal Transduction
What is signal transduction in th...,
What are the three stages of sign...,
What happens during the reception...
26  cards
[05] Genetic Control of Protein Synthesis and Function
What is the genetic control of pr...,
What are the two main steps in pr...,
What happens during transcription...
17  cards
[06] General Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication
What are the two main types of co...,
What is neural communication in t...,
What is hormonal communication in...
17  cards
[07] Basic Principles of Immunology
What are the two main types of im...,
What is innate immunity,
What are the main components of i...
18  cards
[08] Physiological Gradients (Concentration, Electrical, Pressure)
What is a concentration gradient,
What is the role of concentration...,
What is diffusion
16  cards
[09] Fluid Compartments
What are fluid compartments in th...,
How many main fluid compartments ...,
What is the intracellular fluid c...
16  cards
[10] Diffusion and Osmosis
Define diffusion in the context o...,
What is osmosis in the context of...,
How does temperature influence di...
16  cards
[11] Membrane Transport Proteins
Define membrane transport proteins,
What are the two main types of me...,
Describe the function of channel ...
17  cards
[12] Resting Membrane Potential
Define resting membrane potential,
What is the typical value of the ...,
Which ions are primarily involved...
14  cards
[13] Bioenergetics- Energy Expenditure, Production, and Balance
What is the basic concept in huma...,
Define bioenergetics,
What are the three main macronutr...
20  cards

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