Reductionist Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following is NOT a property of all living organisms? A) Cell membrane B) DNA C) Respiration D) Response to stimuli E) Nucleus with DNA - E) nucleus with DNA A scientist is testing optimal conditions to grow human skin cells in a plastic petri dish for possible grafting of burn victims. What type of experiment is this? A) In vivo - holistic B) In vivo - reductionist C) In vitro - holistic D) In vitro - reductionist E) In situ - B) In vivo (living)-reductionist (cellular/t...

MFT Final Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 Family therapy - ANSWER-first created to treat schizophrenia. A way of thinking in systemic relational terms. A set of strategies for intervening with individuals, couples, families, and other systems. Widely used since 1950's Not defined by a number Systems approach forges collaborative relationships Psychotherapeutic approach focuses on interactions Heart of the approach is systems theory Systems theory - ANSWER-Comes out of m...

NSCI 175 FINAL EXAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ Explain the reductionist approach breaking down how the brain works Compare different levels of analysis in neuroscience research Molecular: allows neurons to communicate, sentries that control what material enters/leaves neurons, conductors that orchestrate neuron growth, archivists of past experiences Cellular: focuses on how all these molecules work together to give neurons their special properties ...

amu Bio 111 Exam 1 Study Guide (CH 1-5) Questions And Answers 100% Solved | Rated A+ EUKARYOTIC CELL - Cell containing a nucleus and membrane-enclosed organelles PROKARYOTIC CELL - Cell that lacks a nucleus or other membrane-enclosed organelles LEVELS OF BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION - Atoms, Molecules, Cells, Organelles, Tissues BIOLOGICAL DOMAINS - Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya REDUCTIONIST APPROACH - Biologically break everything down into the simplest possible components SYSTEMS BIOLOGY APPRO...

Which of the following statements is TRUE? Select one: a. An organism is any living thing considered as a whole, whether composed of one cell, such as a bacteria, or trillions of cells, such as a human. b. The coordinated activity of the organ systems is necessary for normal function. c. Living things are highly organized, and disruption of this organized state can lead to loss of function and death. d. All of these statements are true. e. Because organ systems are so interrelated, dysfu...

Which of the following do you think is the most direct explanation for why breast cancer is so lethal? - correct answer Breast cancer disrupts homeostasis. In 1966, Francis Crick said that "The ultimate aim of the modern movement in biology is to explain all biology in terms of physics and chemistry". What kind of thinking does this represent? - correct answer Reductionist. Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains: - correct answer A relatively stable internal envi...

Explain the reductionist approach Answer Breaking the topic of neuroscience down into smaller pieces (Cognitive, Behavior, Systems, Cellular, Molecular). Pros: can be more detailed; get a better explanation of the topics Cons: can be hard to see the big picture Compare different levels of analysis in neuroscience research (molecular, cellular, systems, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscience) Answer Molecular- looking at the molecules that bind to receptors and how that can change the recep...

NSCI 175 EXAM ONE REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Describe key breakthroughs in our understanding of the nervous system through history - -1930- central dogma (how DNA codes proteins) 1960- Seymour Benzor (behavior change and specific gene mutations Eric Kandel- learning has a molecular basis... aplysia neuronal tissue is studied 1980's : Numa's lab discovers voltage gated sodium channels 1990's- Sudof: calcium ions alter shape of proteins Four major advancements: localizatio...

TAMU BIO 111 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE (CH 1-5) 100% SOLVED EUKARYOTIC CELL Cell containing a nucleus and membrane-enclosed organelles PROKARYOTIC CELL Cell that lacks a nucleus or other membrane-enclosed organelles LEVELS OF BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION Atoms, Molecules, Cells, Organelles, Tissues BIOLOGICAL DOMAINS Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya REDUCTIONIST APPROACH Biologically break everything down into the simplest possible components SYSTEMS BIOLOGY APPROACH Tie small parts back together into a whol...

NSCI 175 EXAM 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Explain the Reductionist Approach - -Breaking down the study of the brain into multiple components (Molecular, cellular, systems, behavioral, and cognitive) Compare different levels of analysis in neuroscience research - -Molecular: The study of the brain at its most elementary level Cellular: Focuses on studying how all molecules work together to give neurons their special properties Systems: Constellations of neurons form complex...