This class was created by Brainscape user MIchael Smart. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

Decks in this class (35)

1. The Cell
What are four tenants of cell the...,
Are viruses considered living org...,
What is the importance of hydroge...
60  cards
1.5 The Cell- Viruses and Subviral Particles
Why are viruses obligate intracel...,
What is positive and negative sen...,
What is the lytic and lysogenic c...
13  cards
2.1 HY The cell cycle and Mitosis
What are the four phases of mitos...,
What are the five phases of the c...,
What are chromatids 3
19  cards
2.2 Meiosis
In what type of cells does meiosi...,
What is the result of meiosis 1 2,
What happens in prophase 1 3
17  cards
2.3 HY The Reproductive System
What are the functions of the ley...,
What phase of meiosis is the prim...,
What is the acrosome 3
31  cards
3.1 Early developmental stages
What is the difference between de...,
What does the ectoderm turn into 2,
What does the mesoderm turn into 3
27  cards
3.2 HY Mechanisms of developement
What is the difference between sp...,
What are two pathways that determ...,
What are stem cells 3
12  cards
3.3 Fetal Circulation
Why shouldn t maternal and fetal ...,
What type of hemoglobin does the ...,
Where does gas exchange occur bet...
8  cards
3.4 Gestation and Birth
How long does human gestation last 1,
What develops in the first trimes...,
What happens in the second semest...
8  cards
4.1 HY The cells of the Nervous System
What s the difference between the...,
What does the axon hillock do 2,
What is the role of myelin 3
15  cards
4.2 HY Transmission of Neural Impulses
What is the action potential 1,
What is the resting membrane pote...,
Where is potassium more prevalent...
21  cards
4.3 HY Organization of the Human Nervous System
What are some things that the ner...,
How are sensory neurons motor neu...,
What are interneurons 3
13  cards
5.1 HY Mechanisms of Hormone Action
What are hormones 1,
In what ways can hormones be clas...,
What are peptide hormones and an ...
15  cards
5.2 Endocrine Organs and Hormones
What does the hypothalamus respon...,
What hormones released by the hyp...,
How does the posterior pituitary ...
31  cards
6.1 Anatomy and Mechanism of Breathing
What are the muscles of inhalation 1,
What are the muscles of exhalatio...,
What is the purpose and function ...
15  cards
6.2 Functions of the Respiratory System
What s the primary function of th...,
What drives the gas exchange 2,
How does the nose fight infection 3
6  cards
7.1 HY Anatomy of the Cardiovascular system
What type of valves separate the ...,
How many valves does the tricuspi...,
How are cardiac muscle cells conn...
7  cards
7.2 Blood
What is plasma 1,
Why must oxygen be carried on the...,
Why are rbc concave 3
17  cards
7.3 Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
In the circulatory system where d...,
What is the relationship between 2,
What things can increase resistan...
17  cards
8.1 Structure of the Immune System
What does the spleen house 1,
What is humoral immunity 2,
What do lymph nodes do 3
9  cards
8.2 The Innate Immue System
What are defensins 1,
How does the gut protect against ...,
What ways can the complement syst...
20  cards
8.3 HY The adaptive immune system
What are the two divisions of the...,
What are the main cells of the ad...,
What do b cells do 3
25  cards
8.4 The Lymphatic System
What happens in the lymphatic sys...,
Where does the lymphatic system r...,
Why is fluid left over for the ly...
5  cards
9.1 Anatomy of the Digestive System
What are the two types of digesti...,
What s the difference between mec...,
What regulates the muscles of the...
3  cards
9.2 Ingestion and digestion
What stimulates thirst 1,
What type of muscle is the esopha...,
Where does the digestion of fats ...
18  cards
9.3 Accessory organs of digestion
What are acinar cells where are t...,
What does enteropeptidase do and ...,
What are the common pancreatic pe...
16  cards
9.4 Absorption and defecation
What are the three segments of th...,
How is the lacteal situated in th...,
How are small fats processed 3
8  cards
10.1 HY The Excretory System (Kidneys)
What are four functions of the ki...,
What are the following areas of t...,
What s the difference between the...
25  cards
10.2 Skin
What are the layers of the epider...,
What type of cells do melanocytes...,
Where are langerhans cells locate...
13  cards
11.1 HY The Muscular System
What does the musculoskeletal sys...,
What are sarcomeres 2,
What s the difference between red...
33  cards
11.2 The skeletal System
What is the difference between ax...,
What are the two bone structures 2,
What is the diaphyses 3
27  cards
12.1 HY Fundamental Concepts of Genetics
What are genes 1,
What is an allele 2,
What are homologues 3
8  cards
12.2 Changes in the gene pool
What is the gene pool 1,
What does wild type mean with mut...,
What are somethings that can caus...
9  cards
12.3 Analytical Approaches in Genetics
What are biometric techniques in ...,
What are punnett squares 2,
What is a monohybrid cross 3
20  cards
12.4 Evolution
What is natural selection 1,
What are the three tenants of dar...,
Is natural selection evolution 3
18  cards

More about
Cat Biology

  • Class purpose General learning

Learn faster with Brainscape on your web, iPhone, or Android device. Study MIchael Smart's Cat Biology flashcards now!

How studying works.

Brainscape's adaptive web mobile flashcards system will drill you on your weaknesses, using a pattern guaranteed to help you learn more in less time.

Add your own flashcards.

Either request "Edit" access from the author, or make a copy of the class to edit as your own. And you can always create a totally new class of your own too!

What's Brainscape anyway?

Brainscape is a digital flashcards platform where you can find, create, share, and study any subject on the planet.

We use an adaptive study algorithm that is proven to help you learn faster and remember longer....

Looking for something else?

Biology 101
  • 16 decks
  • 1,045 flashcards
  • 11,251 learners
Decks: Biochemical Basics, Cell Biology, Microbiology, And more!
AP® Biology
  • 13 decks
  • 745 flashcards
  • 55,105 learners
Decks: Evolution, Dna Rna And Protein, Cell Structure, And more!
522 (dog & cat class)
  • 31 decks
  • 1301 flashcards
  • 11 learners
Decks: Resp Med, Fever Immune, Resp Sx, And more!
Biology 102
  • 38 decks
  • 2432 flashcards
  • 128 learners
Decks: Ch 29, Ch 30, Ch 35, And more!
Make Flashcards