Essential Glossary of Evolutionary and Biological Concepts
Evolution
The process of transformation of living generations.
Fossil
Organic remains left in the strata of the Earth.
D. Embryonic
(Definition pending or context specific)
Paleontology
The science that studies the past through fossils.
Carter
(Definition pending or context specific)
Analogous Organs (Similar Body)
Organs that perform the same functions but have different origins.
Homologous Organs (O. Counterpart)
Organs that share the same origin but perform different functions.
Biodiversity
The term referring
Read MoreHuman Anatomy: Skull Structure, Cardiac Circulation, and Vascular Systems
Anatomy of the Skull and Face Bones
Bones Forming the Cranium
The following bones form the skull:
- Frontal
- Parietal (2)
- Temporal (2)
- Occipital
- Sphenoid
- Ethmoid
Key Structures of the Skull
Right Side Structures:
- Coronal Suture
- Frontal Bone
- Ethmoid Bone
- Lacrimal Bone
- Nasal Bone
- Zygomatic Bone (Malar)
- Maxilla
- Mandible
Left Side Structures:
- Parietal Bone
- Sphenoid Bone
- Occipital Bone
- Temporal Bone
- Mastoid Process
- External Acoustic Meatus (Hearing Canal)
- Styloid Process
Cardiac Valves and Blood Flow
Semilunar Valves: Structure and
Read MoreThe Stages of Meiosis I and Key Cell Division Concepts
The First Meiotic Division (Meiosis I)
The first meiotic division is a complex process divided into four main phases. Prophase I is particularly intricate and is further subdivided into five distinct sub-phases.
Prophase I
- Leptotene: The chromosomes condense and become visible, each composed of two sister chromatids.
- Zygotene: Homologous chromosomes recognize each other and begin to pair up in a process called chromosomal synapsis, forming a bivalent (a pair of homologous chromosomes).
- Pachytene: The
Core Principles of Cell Biology, Macromolecules, and Genetics
Cell Biology Fundamentals and Origins
Cell Theory
- The cell is the fundamental unit of life.
- Living organisms are comprised of cells.
- Cells arise only from pre-existing cells.
- All life shares a common ancestor.
Origin of Life and Water Properties
The common origin of life is estimated at 4 billion years ago (bya).
Hypotheses for the Causes of Life:
- Primordial Soup: Early Earth conditions (gases, water, energy) led to the formation of organic molecules.
- Miller-Urey Experiment: Demonstrated that energy reactions
Biology Concepts Review: Phylogeny, Plant Reproduction, and Microorganisms
Taxonomy and Phylogenetic Principles
Fungi Classification in the Two-Kingdom System
Question: In the two-kingdom system, why were fungi classified in the kingdom Plantae? Answer: They are sedentary.Eukaryotic Domains
Question: How many eukaryotic domains are there? Answer: One.Phylogenetic Tree Terminology
- The horizontal line indicating a branch on a phylogenetic tree represents ancestral forms of the named taxon, thereby illustrating the evolutionary lineage leading to that taxon.
- Sister taxa are
Fundamental Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 1: Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology
Core Principles in A&P
Complementarity of Structure and Function
The principle that structure is always best suited for its function, often summarized as form follows function, applies to each level of organization.
- Example: Tissues in the lungs are thin, allowing gases to cross rapidly.
- Example: The size of a red blood cell is relative to the size of veins and arteries.
- Example: The arrangement of fibers in dense regular and irregular connective tissues