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Hypothesis - an informed, logical, and plausible explanation of observations of the natural world what does it mean that a hypothesis must be "falsifiable" - it must make predictions that can be clearly determined to be true or false, right or wrong correlation - a statistical relation indicating that two or more aspects of the natural world behave in an interrelated manner causation - a change in one aspect of the natural world causes a change in another aspect independent variabl...

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How does BPA cause cancer? - it disrupts meiosis and mitosis causing breast and prostate cancer. 3 and 7 plastics may contain BPA What is a genetic fingerprint? how do you make one? - -Genetic Fingerprint: DNA uses the differences in base sequences to identify individuals. -DNA fingerprinting involves 3 tools: 1. PCR to get large amounts of DNA 2. Restriction digest with blunt ends to fragment the DNA with precision 3. Gel electrophoresis to separate and visualize the DNA fragments ...

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What is a theory in science? - and overarching explanation of a variety of related observations What is a hypothesis - an educated guess about a natural phenomenon Science is limited to hypotheses that can be falsified. What does this mean? - That Hypotheses must be made so that they can be proven either right or wrong, true or false. What does it mean to say a hypothesis is falsifiable? - it is possible to imagine some observation that would show the hypothesis is false What...

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7 pages

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_________ are terminal air sacs at the end of bronchioles - Alveoli What are the two zones of the respiratory system? - conducting zone and respiratory zone What is the difference between the respiratory zone and the conducting zone in the respiratory system? - -Conducting zone: aire passageway -Respiratory zone: exchange of gases between blood and atmosphere In the upper respiratory tract, where is olfactory mucosa located? - superior nasal conchae, upper nasal septum In the respir...

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14 pages

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Anatomy - The study of the structure of the human body Dissection - "I cut up" Prosection - "Already cut up" Anatomical Terminology - -Based on ancient Greek or Latin -Provides standard nomenclature worlwide Branches of Anatomy - 1. Gross anatomy (visible to naked eye; muscles, bones, organs) 2. Microscopic anatomy (histology) 3. Developmental anatomy (embryology) 4. Comparative anatomy (correspondence of form) 5. Functional morphology (correlate form with specific function)...

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Alzheimer's Disease - Progressive loss of neurons and atrophy of the brain. Brain Tumor - Abnormal growth of tissue in the brain, caused by cancer. cerebrovascular accident (CVA) - a.k.a. "Stroke". Lack of blood supply to the brain causing brain damage epidural block - the injection of anesthesia into the spinal cord Hydrocephalus - Increase of cranial pressure due to buildup of CSF, caused by a blockage in the brain. Lumbar Puncture - (Spinal Tap) Process of taking CSF from sp...

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Cranial Cavity - The "Brian Box" The space within the skull, where the brain fils Calvaria - The skull Cap Superior Portion Cranial Base - The floor of the cranial cavity Where the brain physically sits Anterior Cranial Fossa - the first 1/3 behind the eyes Middle Cranial Fossa - Middle butterfly shape Posterior Cranial Fossa - Back 1/3 big bowl Orbits - Eye sockets Nasal Cavities - Bony Nasal Septum - Piriform aperture - Hard Palate - roof of mouth Zy...

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23 pages

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A microscope examines a tissue that consists of a single layer of DENSELY packed cells whose plasma membranes are attached to one another by TIGHT JUNCTIONS and desmosomes. What is this tissue? - Epithelium Which branch of anatomy studies microscopic structures ? - Histology The appendicular region of the body includes the - arms and legs The nose is _____ to the mouth - superior Which of the following is a dorsal cavity? a) thoracic cavity b) pericardial cavity c) abdominal ca...

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Thoracic Wall - These are Muscles of the Rib Cage External Intercostals - Slant Downward and Forward Between Ribs Internal Intercostals - Slant Downward and Outward. Depress Ribs when You Forcefully Breathe Out External Oblique - Slants Same Direction as External Intercostals Inguinal Ligament - The Thick Inferior Edge of the EO Aponeurosis. An Important Land-mark in the "Groin" Internal Oblique - Slants Same Direction as Internal Intercostal. Under the External Oblique Trans...

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23 pages

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Olives of the Medulla pink lateral surface of medulla Pyramids of the Medulla anterior inferior ridges of the medulla(shins of the seahorse) Inferior Cerebellar Peduncles posterior inferior ridges of the medulla (calves of the seahorse) Glossopharyngeal Nerve (CN IX) circular bump lateral and superior to olives of medulla Vagus Nerve (CN X) nerve inferior to glossopharyngeal nerve (oval) Hypoglossal Nerve (CN XII) medial to the olive of medulla Middle Cerebellar Ped...

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25 pages

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What are the functions of blood? - 1. carry respiratory gases, nutrients, wastes, and hormones 2. regulate body temp What is the blood volume in males and females? - Males: 5-6L Females: 4-5L What specialized connective tissue is contained in blood? - Blood cells(formed elements) Plasma (fluid portion) What is plasma called when it is without clotting proteins? - Serum What is Hematocrit and what is the average in males and females? - The percent RBC. M: 47% ± 5% F: 42% ± 5% ...

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24 pages

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A histologist examines a tissue using a light microscope and notices it contains a numerous amount of cells separated by an extracellular matrix containing numerous protein fibers. What kind of tissue is this? - Connective tissue What is NOT a characteristic of epithelia? - Contains numerous blood capillaries Which of the following structures is/are a part of the axial region of the body? A) legs B) fingers and toes C) arms D) wrists E) Neck - E) neck Which of the following is a do...

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12 pages

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Cranial cavity Where brain is Calvaria The "skull cap" Cranial Base The floor of the cranial cavity Anterior Cranial Fossa Top Middle Cranial Fossa Middle Posterior Cranial Fossa Bottom, back of head Orbits "Eye sockets" Nasal cavities Space where nose is Bony nasal septum Line down center, divides Piriform aperture Piriform = pear shaped Outside/outline of nose Hard palate Roof of mouth, "brain freeze" Zygomatic arch Bone in cheek ...

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27 pages

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European Union is example of which of the following levels of regional integration? - correct answer Economic Union What countries are characterized by limited industrialization and stagnant economies? - correct answer Developing Economies What is the belief that national prosperity achieved by maximizing exports and minimizing imports? - correct answer Mercantilism Nations running trade surplus - correct answer Export more than import What refers to a nation being able to produce a ...

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11 pages

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International Trade - correct answer The purchase, sale or exchange of goods and services across national borders. Mercantilism - correct answer a trade theory that states that nations should accumulate financial wealth, usually in the form of gold, by encouraging exports and discouraging imports. Theory of Absolute Advantage - correct answer The ability of a nation to produce a good more efficiently than any other nation Theory of Comparative Advantage - correct answer The inability of...

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9 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

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