Biology unit 1- Ms Byrne

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Homeostasis and negative feedback
What is the fluid medium called t...,
What does homeostasis mean 2,
What are the three basic features...
14  cards
The kidney- structure
What are the 2 main functions of ...,
What is the definition of excreti...,
What is the main product excreted...
20  cards
The Nephron Structure
What is the structure called that...,
How does blood enter the bowmans ...,
How does blood leave the bowmans ...
11  cards
Kidney function 1 - excretion
What are the two main processes i...,
What does ultrafiltration mean 2,
Where does ultrafiltration occur 3
39  cards
Kidney Function 2 - Osmoregulation
What is osmoregulation 1,
How is water balance controlled b...,
Where does water regulation occur 3
14  cards
The role of the loop of Henle
What are the two roles of the loo...,
What are the two parts of the loo...,
What are the 2 ions that the asce...
9  cards
Immunity- pathogens and immunity
Are microorganisms always harmful...,
What are 4 types of microorganisms 2,
What is the term used to describe...
32  cards
Types of Lymphocytes
What are the two types of lymphoc...,
Where are both t and b lymphocyte...,
Where does the b lymphocytes matu...
12  cards
Cell mediated immunity
How is the production of t cells ...,
What is the name given to body ce...,
What are 3 examples of antigen pr...
10  cards
Antibody mediated immuntiy
What does this type of immunity t...,
How does antibody mediated immuni...,
What is the definition of an anti...
12  cards
Active and Passive Immunity
What is the definition of passive...,
What is the definition of active ...,
What are the two ways in which pa...
32  cards
Transplanting tissue and blood
Why do transplanted organs or tis...,
What are the two exceptions if tr...,
What is the process of transplant...
34  cards
Antibiotic Resistant and Diagnostic Techniques
What is the definition of antibio...,
What are the 2 ways that antibiot...,
What does antibiotic resistance m...
27  cards
Coordination and Control in Plants
What is the pigment called that i...,
How is the flowering process init...,
What is another term to describe ...
37  cards
Neurones and Synapses- topic 4
What are the general job of neuro...,
What are the 2 general jobs of sy...,
Is nervous control faster or slow...
26  cards
The Nerve Impulse
What is the resting potential 1,
Why is there a resting potential ...,
What does polarised mean 3
29  cards
Synapses
What are synapses 1,
What are neurontransmitters 2,
What is the synaptic cleft 3
31  cards
The Eye
What are the photoreceptors in th...,
How is the eye given the correct ...,
Look at diagram of the eye in boo...
37  cards
The retina in detail
What are the two specialised phot...,
What is the light sensitive pigme...,
How is rhodopsin made 3
33  cards
Muscles
What are muscles 1,
What is the main type of muscle i...,
How does skeletal muscle vary thr...
19  cards
Muscle Contraction
What is the sliding filament theo...,
What is the structure of the prot...,
What is the structure of actin wh...
13  cards
Populations
What does population mean 1,
What are 3 factors that influence...,
What is the most common populatio...
25  cards
Population dynamics
What is the equation for populati...,
What are the 2 factors that lead ...,
What is the seasonal effect on po...
13  cards

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