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Biology
Undergraduate 2
12/12/2012

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Term
Mononucleosis
Definition
This can be life threatening due to a swollen and potentially ruptured spleen
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Deductive Reasoning
Definition
Making a prediction based on a hypothesis which can be tested through an experiment of this.
Term
Phospholipids with proteins and sugars
Definition
The cell membrane is composed of two layers of this
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Water cannot cross the phosopholipid bilayer unless it travels through a protein channel
Definition
What is true about movement into and out of a cell
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Collagen Fibers
Definition
This component of connective tissue is designed for strength
Term
Osteoarthritis
Definition
This disease damages the cartilage inside joints.
Term
Levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Definition
Chemoreceptors in the carotid artery and aorta detect this
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Vital capacity
Definition
This is the amount of air you can move in and out of your lungs
Term
-It uses readily available oxygen as the driving force
-It supplies the most ATP
-It makes the most use of the energy contained in glucose
Definition
This makes the aerobic pathway the most efficient way to supply energy
Term
Homeostasis
Definition
This is the ability of an organism to monitor conditions and maintain them
Term
Interferon
Definition
This is an example of a local hormone
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General Adaptation Syndrome
Definition
During the exhaustion stage of this process, organ failure is likely to occur
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Absorbing fats from intestine
Definition
This is a function of the lymphatic system
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Pandemic
Definition
This is a disease outbreak that includes a very large geographic area.
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Innate defense
Definition
One of the homeostatic functions of skin is to regulate temperature and to provide the first line of defense
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Active Transport
Definition
This form of transport uses energy and moves molecules against or "up" their concentration gradient
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Natural Passive immunity
Definition
Breast feeding is an example of this
Term
-Shape
-Staining
-Genetics
Definition
Bacteria are classified by
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One of the best precautions against infectious disease is hand washing
Definition
This statement about immunology is correct
Term
cellular respiration and damage DNA
Definition
Free radicals are by-products of these
Term
Tumors in connective tissue, the brain or spinal cord
Definition
An MRI is used best to detect this
Term
Formation of a cell wall around the bacterium
Definition
This is NOT a way that antibiotics work
Term
Exhaustion phase
Definition
Organs are failing due to prolonged stress response and resulting damage during this phase the General Adaptation Syndrome
Term
-The ventricles are thicker than the atria because they must pump blood farther
-The mitral valve is most prone to prolapse, a condition that is more common in women
-Hypertension is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease
-A clot that blocks flow to the brain can lead to a stroke
Definition
These heart facts are true
Term
Natural Selectoin
Definition
This mechanism leads to the variation in genetic traits of humans
Term
Niacin
Definition
Pellagra, a deficiency that may include dermatitis, diarrhea, and psychological disturbances, is associated with shortages this vitamin in the diet
Term
General sensory receptors are mainly associated with motor commands
Definition
Which statement about the peripheral nervous system is NOT correct
Term
Fish
Definition
Which Food is considered a complete protein
Term
Inflammatory/autoimmune diseases
Definition
Lupus, Chrohns disease, Asthma, Celiac disease, Arthritis, and MS are examples of this
Term
Biotin
Definition
Depression, muscle fatigue, and dermatitis are associated with deficiency of this water-soluble vitamin
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