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Division and Differentiation
What is a somatic cell 1,
Name the process by which somatic...,
What is produced when germline ce...
25  cards
Structure and Replication of DNA
State the name for a dna subunit 1,
Name the basic components of a 2,
Which bases are found in a 3
24  cards
Gene Expression
Name the 2 stages involved in gene 1,
How many strands make up rna 2,
Describe the complementary base 3
35  cards
Mutations
Define a mutation 1,
The type of mutations that arise ...,
Name the three types of single ge...
17  cards
Human Genomics
What is a genome 1,
From what 2 things is the genome 2,
What can the sequence of bases in 3
10  cards
Metabolic Pathways
What are metabolic pathways 1,
Name the 2 types of reactions 2,
Describe anabolic reactions 3
23  cards
Cellular Respiration
Respiration consists of these thr...,
Location of glycolysis 2,
Location of the citric acid cycle 3
31  cards
Energy Systems in Muscle Cells
How is lactate produced 1,
What happens to nad when h from n...,
What happens when lactate accumul...
8  cards
Structure and Function of Reproductive Organs and Gametes and their role in fertilisation
Name for sex cells 1,
Gametes are produced by these typ...,
Ploidy of germline cells 3
11  cards
Hormonal control of Reproduction
Place where fertilisation occurs 1,
Cell formed when ovum is fertilis...,
Name the 2 hormones involved in t...
32  cards
The biology of Controlling fertility
Compare fertility in males and 1,
What does cyclical fertility mean 2,
When is the fertile period in 3
23  cards
Ante and Post-Natal Screening
What are alleles 1,
Define the term carrier 2,
What are autosomes 3
29  cards
Structure and Function of Arteries, Capillaries and Veins
Name the blood vessels that carry 1,
What do capillaries do 2,
Name the blood vessels that carry 3
21  cards
Structure and Function of the Heart
Name the blood vessels which supp...,
Define the term cardiac output 2,
Give the equation for measuring 3
26  cards
Pathology of Cardiovascular diseases
What is atherosclerosis the accum...,
What does the build up of materia...,
What happens to an artery as an a...
29  cards
Blood Glucose Levels and Obesity
Describe the effect of chronic 1,
Describe the effect elevated blood 2,
Describe how the pancreas responds 3
25  cards
Divisions of the nervous system and neural pathways
State the structures of the 1,
Name the two branches of 2,
Name the 2 neurons contained in 3
13  cards
The Cerebral Cortex
State the function of the 1,
State the term for several areas ...,
Name the different areas of the 3
10  cards
Memory
State the processes involved in 1,
What happens to information 2,
Describe what happens to 3
18  cards
Cells of the Nervous System and Neurotransmitters at Synapses
Name three structural components 1,
State the function of the 2,
State the function of the cell 3
37  cards
Non-Specific Defences
Define the term pathogen 1,
State the type of human cell that...,
State the locations of epithelial 3
14  cards
Specific Defenses
What are antigens made of 1,
What are antigens 1,
What are lymphocytes 2
18  cards
Immunisation
State how immunity can be develop...,
State the types of antigens used 2,
Name the substance antigens are 3
13  cards
Clinical Trials of Vaccines and Drugs
Why are vaccines and drugs 1,
Name three different design proto...,
Describe a randomised protocol in 3
7  cards
Random Corrections
What is the difference between ti...,
On heart rate readings where is s...,
Can proteins pass through capilla...
26  cards

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