Anatomy of the Human Respiratory and Digestive Systems

Pharynx

The pharynx is a composite input formed by the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx. It is formed by musculoskeletal tissue and lined by mucous. It is a channel without anterior muscle, located in front of the cervical vertebrae, measuring 14 to 15cm. The pharynx goes to the 6th cervical vertebra.

Pharyngeal Muscles

  • Superior constrictor
  • Middle constrictor
  • Inferior constrictor

Larynx

The larynx has a respiratory function and is located between C3 and C6. It is an odd, symmetric, and superficial

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ATP, Cells, and Cellular Processes: A Comprehensive Look

ATP: The Universal Energy Currency

ATP is a molecule found in all living things and is the main source of energy usable by cells to perform their activities.

The Cell Theory

  • The cell is the structural unit of living beings; all living things are made of one or more cells.
  • The cell is the functional unit of living things; it is the smallest unit capable of performing the vital functions of a living being.
  • All cells come from another pre-existing cell by division.

Basic Structures of Cells

All cells have

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Understanding the Endocrine and Nervous Systems

The Endocrine System

The endocrine system functions as a coordinator, producing chemical messengers called hormones that control the body’s growth, development, and nutrient content. It is also important in the regulation of behavior. The endocrine system consists of a set of glands that secrete their products into the bloodstream.

Human Hormones

Hormones are natural substances, either lipid or protein-based, that travel through the bloodstream. They function as “chemical messengers” that regulate

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Human Genetics and Heredity: From Reproduction to Genetic Disorders

Reproduction

Through breeding, new individuals arise that are similar to their progenitors. This ensures the survival of the species.

Asexual Reproduction

Involves a single progenitor and leads to exact copies of itself. The offspring contain the same precise genetic information as the progenitor.

Sexual Reproduction

Involves two progenitors, which contribute specialized cells called gametes that contain hereditary characters. These gametes originate from the two progenitors.

  • Female gamete: Egg, oosphere
  • Male
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Endocrine and Musculoskeletal Systems: Functions and Disorders

Endocrine System

Endocrine system: Produces and responds to stimulation by producing hormones. These hormones are transported by the blood to all the cells in the body. Each hormone only affects its target cells, which have receptors for that specific hormone.

Hormones: Connect to a receptor and send information. This information causes chemical reactions inside the cell that produce a response.

Relationship of Nervous and Endocrine Systems

The hypothalamus, a gland located on top of the brain stem,

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Cellular Biology and Biochemistry: Essential Concepts

Affinity

An attraction. What has the highest affinity for electrons? Electron carrier, then protein, then oxygen.

Capsule

Found on some bacteria that can live out in nature.

Autotrophs

Make their own food.

CO2 Sink

Plants are considered this because they use CO2 and turn it into sugar.

What Makes up Hydrogen?

1 proton and 1 electron.

Fluorescent Microscope

Specimen stained with auramine O.

Why Would You Use a Fluorescent Microscope?

To tag a particular part of the cytoskeleton.

Scanning Microscope

Shows an image

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