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Fundamentals of Science I

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Decks in this class (45)

Introduction to Biological Molecules and Cell Structure
What are the two types of cells,
What are the two roles small mole...,
What is composition of a cell mad...
44  cards
Gene Expression
What is gene expression,
What are the 4 types of cell types,
What is the purpose of epithelial...
44  cards
DNA to Protein I
Define gene,
Define gene expression,
Define genome
44  cards
DNA to Protein II
What is the difference between rn...,
What is the anticodon,
Where does translation occur
6  cards
Cell Compartments and Organelles
How is the cell organised,
What is the protoplasm,
How much does water makes up a cell
61  cards
Cell Membranes I
What are the layers of the cell,
What is the structure of the plas...,
Name some single membrane examples
48  cards
Cell Membranes II
What does membrane functions rely on,
What are the functions of the mem...,
What does the cell membrane regulate
44  cards
Lysosomes
What are lysosomes,
Where are they synthesised,
Where are they transported to
7  cards
The Cytoskeleton
What is the function of the cytos...,
What is the cytoskeleton made of,
What is the function of microtubules
55  cards
Mitochondria and Peroxisomes
What is the function of the mitoc...,
What does the f0 and f1 section o...,
Why does mitochondria have microt...
31  cards
Protein Structure
A characteristic shown by protein...,
What determines the function of a...,
What are proteins
22  cards
Protein Sorting // Translocation 2
Why does protein degradation occur,
What are the 3 functions of prote...,
How many hydrolytic enzymes are i...
13  cards
Enzyme Structure and Function
Define an enzyme,
What is the purpose of an enzyme,
What defines the precise specificity
24  cards
Cell Division and Fate Determination
Name the cell division stages,
How many daughter cells are produ...,
In what cell division are 4 daugh...
34  cards
Glycolysis
What is glycolysis,
Where does glycolysis take place,
What is the net production of glu...
11  cards
Oxidative Phosporylation // Electron Transport Chain
What is oxidative phosphorylation,
How many of the atp molecules are...,
Why is the release of energy from...
25  cards
Lipid Metabolism
What is tricylglycerol,
What can fatty acids be used by,
What is glycerol
7  cards
Protein Metabolism
0  cards
Synaptic Transmission
How does the mechanism of sodium ...,
What processes occur upon calcium...,
How does botox remove wrinkles
18  cards
Membrane and Action Potentials
What is the potassium concentrati...,
What is the sodium concentration ...,
What is atp broken down into
36  cards
Body Compartments and Drug Movement A
What does compartments mean,
What does the extracellular compa...,
What are the interstitial fluids
21  cards
Body Compartments and Drug Movement B
What factors affect diffusion acr...,
What is the permeability coeffici...,
What is the effect of having a la...
13  cards
Body Compartments and Drug Movement C
Which transporters do drugs use,
Name the 3 main pumps used to tra...,
What is an uniporter
15  cards
Autonomic Nervous System I
What type of action does the auto...,
Name some examples of any actions...,
What is the term used to describe...
31  cards
Autonomic Nervous System II
In terms of the sympathetic nervo...,
In terms of pre ganglionic fibres...,
In terms of the parasympathetic n...
34  cards
Liver Physiology and Function
What are the main aspects of stru...,
In terms of blood supply where is...,
In terms of blood supply where is...
114  cards
Kidney Physiology and Function
What are the 3 main functions of ...,
Explain what excretion means in t...,
Explain what elimination means in...
81  cards
Regulation of Gene Expression
What is the number of different c...,
What is the human tissue proteome,
What are the housekeeping genes
17  cards
Introduction to the structure and function of blood
What is the structure of the blood,
What is another name for rbc,
What are some key features of rbc
101  cards
Introduction to Coagulation and Platelet Aggregation
What are platelets,
What is the function of platelets...,
Which process cant platelets undergo
46  cards
Innate Immunity
What is the immunity system often...,
What does the immune system entail,
What is the purpose of primary ly...
62  cards
Principles of Infection I
What are micro organisms,
What is a phylogenetic tree,
What is a key rule about phylogen...
35  cards
Principles of Infection II
What is the innate immune system,
What are anatomical barriers,
Name some examples of anatomical ...
27  cards
Principles of Infection III
What are the 4 main stages of inf...,
What is the transmission stage of...,
What is the infection stage of in...
31  cards
Pathophysiology of Inflammation I
What does physiology mean,
What does pathophysiology mean,
What does pathology mean
37  cards
Pathology of Inflammation II
What are antigen presenting cells,
What is the purpose of antigen pr...,
What 2 processes are antigen pres...
42  cards
Pathophysiology of Inflammation III
In terms of regulation of inflamm...,
What are the 2 main triggers of a...,
In terms of environmental trigger...
48  cards
Type 1 Hypersensitivity
What is type 1 hypersensitivity a...,
What is an allergen,
Name some examples of allergens
39  cards
Pathophysiology
0  cards
Cardiac and Vascular Physiology
What are 2 main types of vascular...,
What is a closed circulatory system,
What are echinoderms
80  cards
Atheroma Formation and Atherosclerosis
What is atherosclerosis,
What is plaque made up of,
Why is the thickening and hardeni...
5  cards
Cardiac Cycle
What are the 2 main features whic...,
What is the effect on the valves ...,
Which direction does blood travel in
15  cards
Cardiac Action Potentials
How is an electrochemical gradien...,
What is a potassium leak,
How is a potential difference est...
16  cards
Cardiac Conduction and ECG.
What is the sinoatrial node,
What is the atrioventricular node,
What are the bundle branches
12  cards
Ion Channels of the Cardiac Action Potential
0  cards

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