Higher Human Biology

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Decks in this class (25)

unit 1.1: division and differentiation of human cells
What are somatic cells 1,
Give an example of somatic cells 2,
How do somatic cells divide and w...
25  cards
unit 1.2: structure and function of DNA
What is dna 1,
What are dna nucleotides comprise...,
How are nucleotides joined 3
15  cards
unit 1.3: gene expression
What is genotype determined by 1,
What is phenotype determined by 2,
What is gene expression 3
31  cards
unit 1.4: mutations
What are mutations 1,
What can mutations result in 2,
What is the estimation of mutatio...
30  cards
unit 1.5: human genomics
What is human genomics 1,
What does human genomics involve 2,
What is a genome 3
11  cards
unit 1.6: metabolic pathways
What is a catabolic reaction 1,
What is cell metabolism 2,
What may reactions be controlled ...
41  cards
unit 1.7: cellular respiration
What is atp 1,
What is the structure of atp 2,
Where is energy stored in atp 3
35  cards
unit 1.8: energy systems in muscle cells
When does lactate metabolism occur 1,
Why does lactate metabolism occur 2,
What is pyruvate converted to und...
18  cards
unit 2.1: gamete production and fertilisation
What is the site of sperm spermat...,
What else does the testes produce 2,
Where in the tested are sperm pro...
22  cards
unit 2.2: hormonal control of reproduction
What are hormones 1,
Where are hormones produced 2,
How are hormones secreted 3
31  cards
unit 2.3: the biology of controlling fertility
In men what is the level is fsh a...,
What does the constant level of f...,
As a result of constant steady le...
47  cards
unit 2.4: antenatal and postnatal screenings
What can antenatal determine the ...,
What are the tests used in antena...,
How does an ultrasound work 3
72  cards
unit 2.5: the structure and function of arteries, capillaries and veins
What is included in the cardiovas...,
What does blood travel away from ...,
What does blood travel to the hea...
42  cards
unit 2.6: the structure and function of the heart
How many chambers are there of th...,
What side of the heart receives d...,
What is the flow of blood from de...
63  cards
unit 2.7: pathology of cardiovascular disease
0  cards
unit 2.8: blood glucose and obesity
0  cards
unit 3.1: divisions of the nervous system and neural pathways
What is the nervous systems funct...,
What makes up the central nervous...,
What is the name of the other bra...
19  cards
unit 3.2: the cerebral cortex
What is the cerebral cortex 1,
What are the cerebral cortex s 3 ...,
What are the 3 main areas within ...
12  cards
unit 3.3: memory
What is memory 1,
What does memories include 2,
Where does information that enter...
20  cards
unit 3.4: the cells of the nervous system and neurotransmitters at synapses
What is the nervous system made u...,
What do neuron s do 2,
What are these electrical signals...
65  cards
unit 3.5: non-specific body defences
What are the first defences again...,
What is an example of a physical ...,
What is an example of chemical se...
17  cards
unit 3.6: specific cellular defences against pathogens
What 2 lymphocytes are involved i...,
Where do t lymphocytes mature 2,
Where do b lymphocytes mature 3
22  cards
unit 3.7: immunisation
What is a vaccine 1,
What parts of a pathogen can be u...,
What is typically added to boost ...
10  cards
unit 3.8: clinical trials
Why are clinical trials used 1,
What is a randomised control 2,
What is a double blind control 3
5  cards
terminology
0  cards

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