Bio 1102: Human Biology Paper

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Bio 1102 Human Biology Key Terms to Know Linkous gene a section of dna that codes for a specific protien genes instructions for building a certain protein dominant allele that is present in genotype is always expressed phenotype the way a gene is expressed genotype the genetic make up of an organism What is the normal number of times mammalian cells double/divide? 60-70 artery thick walls, high blood pressure, move blood away from the heart tolerance •Involves down-regulation and enzymes ▫The liver releases enzymes into the blood stream to break down substance X ▫When substance X is constantly introduced into the body: –The liver produces more enzymes –The cells (typically brain) make less receptor…show more content…
homo floresiensis "the hobbit" ~10000ya?? Estrogen (in regards to breast cancer) •Breast cells can have one of three hormone receptors required for growth ▫For most breast cancer cases, that hormone is estrogen •Estrogen has also been experimentally linked to cell mutations •Estrogen seems to be associated with breast cancer ▫But we still don’t really know what causes it, especially on an individual basis Diet, lifestyle, and other environmental conditions may also play a very important role Depressants •Depress nervous system often by increasing GABA ▫Also should be stored in a vesicle •GABA inhibits release of other neurotransmitters, so depressants decrease pain activity. reduce pain, anxiety, stress and sleeplessness. ▫Provides a temporary euphoria •Also: disorientation and lack of coordination •Mixing depressants is incredibly dangerous ▫Too much depressing of the nervous system leads to an inability to properly…show more content…
Formed elements Cells along with cell-like structures found in blood Nucleic Acid Made up of nucleotides and a sugar-phosphate backbone •Bases: A T C G –Two DNA strands join together when base pairs bond • A-T • C-G –Joined together by hydrogen bonds » weak bonds Alimentary canal Tube that begins with the mouth and ends with the anus that is employed by many animals for digestion. Macroevolution —Large-scale patterns, trends, and rates of change among groups of species Cardiac Muscle / Cardiac Muscle - short, branched muscle fibers (cells) - mononucleated - striated, involuntary -Intercalated discs(junctions)=structure integrity nondisjunction a failure of homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate at anaphase Blood clot Aggregations of the protein fibrin to seal larger holes that can form in blood vessels due to injury. single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) smallest type of genetic change that can occur within a given gene ABO Blood

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