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Gene that produces its characteristeric only when its phenotype
Recessive
Fertilizing an egg involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote
Fertilization
Diploid cell resulting from fusion of two haploid gametes
Zygote
Process in which cells undergo meiosis to form gametes
Gametegenesis
Production of development of mature spermatoza
Spermatogenesis
The series of events that takes place in a cell leading to its division and duplication
Cell cycle
Stage where the cell grows
G1
Stage when DNA is copied and chromosomes are duplicated
S
Stage used for preparation of mitosis
G2
Stage where eukaryotic cell separates the chromosomes in its cell nucleus into two identical sets in two nuclei
Mitosis
Cytoplasmic division of the celll at the end of mitosis and meiosis, bringing about the seperation of two cells
Cytokinesis
Stage when chromosomes become visible, nuclear envelope breaks down and spindles form
Prophase
Stage spindles fully develop and chromosome align in the middle
Metaphase
Paired chromosomes (chromatids) seperate and begin moving to opposite poles, each pole has finger-like chromosomes
Anaphase
Stage when distinct new nuclei form, forming two daughter cells
Telophase
5 C's
Chromatin
Chromatid
Chromosome
Centromere
Centriole
Form chromosomes
Chromatin
DNA and protein
Chromosome
Paired chromosomes
Chromatid
Point of attachment of a spindle fiber
Centromere
Barrel-shaped cell structure
Centriole
Paired chromosomes, one from each parent
Homologous chromosomes
Single base pair polymorphism
Single-nucleotide polymorphism
Cuts double-stranded DNA into fragments by recognizing specific nucleotide sequences and cutting the DNA at those sequences
Restriction enzymes
Exploits variations in homologous DNA sequences
Restriction fragment length polymorphism
Seperate proteins by charge or size
Agarose gel electrophoresis
What is agarose gel used for?
Determining DNA size
How does agarose gel work?
Electric current repels mizture of negatively-charged DNA fragments throguh microscopic pores in the gel form the negative to positive electrode
Is DNA negative, positive, or neutral?
Negative
Which way does DNA travel on a agarose gel?
Moves toward the positive anode
5 factors that affect migration of DNA on the agarose gel
Size of DNA
Concentration of agarose in the gel
Conformation of the DNA fragments
Voltage applied to gel
Concentration of EtBr
How is DNA visualized on an agarose gel?
Migrating colored bands
What is a DNA ladder?
Used to determine approximate size of the DNA fragments
How do you determine the size of the DNA fragments on a agarose gel?
DNA ladder is made up of fragments of DNA of known sizes
Arteries carrying blood away from the heart to the lungs carry blood _____ in oxygen?
Rich
Veins carrying blood back to the heart from the body carry blood ______ in oxygen?
Poor
What are the two circuits that make up the circulatory system?
Pulmonary
Systemic
Cardiovascular system's main function is to maintain?
Homeostasis
Complete the Sequence:
Heart-> Arteries->_____->_____->______->Veins->Heart
Arterioles
Capillaries
Venules
Vessels that connect capillary beds?
Capillaries
% of plasma in blood?
55%
% of formed elements in blood?
45%
4 components of blood?
Plasma
White Blood Cells or leukocytes
Red Blood Cells or erythrocytes
Platelets or thrombocytes
Three granular white blood cells?
1 function and 1 characteristic
Neurophils->phagocytize and digest bacteria. Present in pus wounds
Basophils->release histamine and seratonin. Have lobed nuclei
Eosinophils-> attack parasites. Have bi-lobed nuclei
Two agranular white blood cells?
1 function and 1 characteristic
Lymphocytes->defense against viruses. Yield anti-bodies
Monocytes->precursors of macrophages. Phagocytose cellular debris and pathogen
Universal donor?
O-Negative
Univeral Acceptor?
AB-Positive
Blood Type A agglutinate with?
Type B and Type O
Blood Type B agglutinate with?
Type A and Type O
Blood Type O agglutinate with?
None
Blood Type AB agglutinate with?
Type A, Type B, and Type O
Blood flow of the heart?
Superior or Inferior Vena Cava
Right Atrium
Tricuspid
Right Ventricle
Pulmonary Valve
Pulmonary Artery
Pulmonary Vein
Left Atrium
Bicuspid or Mitral Valve
Left Ventricle
Aortic Valve
Aorta
SA node?
Sinoatrial node that is the cardiac pacemaker located in the atrium
Ciculation that carries oxygenated blood to the tissues?
Systemic circulation
True or False: Oxygenated blood is present in the pulmonary artery?
False, it is unoxygenated blood
It is within the ______ that exchange of gas/nutrients with the tissues of the body occur.
Pulmonary circuit
What event occurs in the P wave?
Atrial depolarization (contracts)
What event occurs in the QRS wave?
Ventricle depolarization (contracts)
What event occurs in the T wave?
Ventricle repolarization (relaxs)
What does ECG stand for?
Electrocardiography
What is the purpose of an ECG?
Measure the electrical conductance of the heart
What are the most abundant cell type in blood?
Erythrocytes
What is the scientific name for White Blood Cells?
Leukocytes
Sac layer that enclose the heart?
Pericardium
Systole refers to?
Contraction of the heart
Diastole refers to?
Relaxation of the heart
True or False:
Arteries have valves
False, veins have valves
What is agglutination?
The clumping of bacteria or red blood cells when held together by anti-bodies
ABO blood typing is based on ______ on the surface of Erythrocytes
Antigens
Leukocytes are divided into what two types?
Granular (have granules)
Agranular (do not have granules within the cytoplasm)
What component of blood is involved in clotting?
Platelets or thrombocytes
What leukocytes are involved with immunity?
Lymphocytes
Most abundant leukocytes?
Neutrophils
Life span of erythrocytes or RBC?
120 days
The study of tissues, their structures, and their functions
Histology
What is tissue?
Groups of cells having a specific function
Location of epithelial tissues?
Outer and inner surfaces of the body
Inner surfaces of tubular organs
Classification of epithelial tissues?
Based on shapes of cells and number of layers
Function of epithelial tissues?
Protection and transport
Types of epithelial tissues?
Simple Squamous
Simple Cuboidal
Simple Columnar
Stratified Squamous (kerantinized and non-kerantinized)
Pseudostratified Columnar
Transitional
Types of connective tissues?
Soft loose
Hard cartilage
Hard bone
Blood
Adipose
Cells of specific connective tissues?
Loose->fibroblasts
Cartilage->chondrocytes
Bone->osteocytes
Blood->leukocytes, erythrocytes, and thrombocytes
Adipose->adipocytes
Matrixes of specific connective tissues?
Loose->collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers
Cartilage->collagen
Bone->minerals
Blood->plasma
Adipose->delicate collagen fibers
Parts of an osteon?
The haversian system:
Osteocytes
Lacunae
Canaliculi
Lamellae
Functions of specific connective tissues?
Loose->holds organs in place and attaches epithelial tissue to other tissues
Cartilage->flexibile support and strength
Bone->skeletal and internal support
Adipose->store fat
Blood->transport oxygen, CO2, nutrients, etc.
Types and subtypes of cells of blood?
Erythrocytes (RBC)
Thrombocytes (platelets)
Leukocytes(WBC):
Granular->neurophils, basophils,and eosinophils
Agranular->lymphocytes and monocytes
Functions of muscle tissues?
Movement, mechanical work, and heat
Distinguishing features of specific muscle tissues?
Skeletal->striated, voluntary, and multiple nulcei
Smooth->nonstriated, involuntary, and one nucleus
Cardiac->striated, involuntary, one nucleus, and intercalated disks
Types of nervous tissues?
Neurons
Neutroglia
Parts of a neuron and their functions?
Cell body->cytoplasm and nucleus
Dendrites->carry info toward cell body
Axons->carry info away from body