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| CHROMOSOMAL Sex determination |
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| Chromosomes are discrete units of: |
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| 1.Deoxyribonucleic Acid 2.Carries genetic code 3.Consist of pairs on individual subunits called bases |
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| Specific sequences of bases that code for particular proteins |
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| Humans have two pairs of: |
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| 23 chormosome types; for a total of 46 chromosomes |
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| Each gamete (sperm & ovum) carries: |
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| a copy of each chromosome type (23 chromosomes) |
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| Approx. 255 genes and primarily related to MALE determining factors |
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| Approx. 1150 genes and Diverse functions (NOT related to sex determination) |
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| a chemical substance produced by one cell and released, so that it acts on or regulates another cell. "Chemical Messengers" |
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| Macromolecules that have lots of varied functions in cells |
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| catalyze chemical reactions for making all other molecules of cells |
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| release hormones through a duct, directly to the target |
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| release hormones into the fluid-filled space around cells; Blood |
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| induce repeated synthesis of the same protein |
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| What is the control center of autonomic regulatory activites? |
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| Relays info from lots of different parts of the brain to the body and many of its messages are relayed through the pituitary gland |
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| Hormones released by the hypothalamus that travel to the pituitary gland, where they induce the production and release of other hormones, which, in turn, act on target organs |
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