Infectious Diseases: Pathogens, Spread, and Immunity

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Epidemics and Pandemics

Epidemic: An infectious disease outbreak that spreads quickly, affecting many people within the same region.

Pandemic: An epidemic that affects multiple countries or continents.

Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases

Emerging Diseases: Diseases caused by previously unknown germs.

Re-emerging Diseases: Diseases that reappear after a significant decline. Examples include:

  • Polio
  • Tuberculosis
  • Dengue
  • Malaria

Germ Theory

The theory that each infectious disease is caused by a specific microorganism,

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Ecology: Organism-Environment Relationships & Key Concepts

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What is Ecology?

Ecology is the scientific study of the relationships between organisms and their environment. The environment includes the physical and chemical conditions as well as the biological or living components of an organism’s surroundings. Relationships include interactions with the physical world as well as with members of the same and other species.

Historical Roots of Ecology

Ecology has its origins in natural history and plant geography. Over the past century, it has developed into a

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Human Arteries and Veins Anatomy Quiz

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Artery and Vein Anatomy Questions

  1. Regarding Veins (Choose the Incorrect Statement):

    c) Veins have three fundamental layers: intima, media, and adventitia.

  2. Regarding the Aorta (Choose the Correct Alternative):
    • Originates at the level of the 3rd costal cartilage.
    • The aortic arch is located in the superior mediastinum.
  3. Regarding Coronary Arteries (Choose the Correct Statement):
    • Supply areas other than the head and neck.
    • Vary in length and origin.
  4. Regarding the External Carotid Artery (Choose the Exception):
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Voice Production Anatomy: Larynx, Vocal Cords & Respiration

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The Diaphragm

  • A large, dome-shaped muscle located below the lungs.
  • Essential for the process of breathing.

The Trachea (Windpipe)

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A tube providing passage for air between the larynx and the bronchi.

  • Provides protection for the respiratory system.
  • Composed of C-shaped cartilaginous rings that keep the airway open.

The Larynx

Also known as the voice box, it is composed of several cartilages:

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  • V-shaped structures composed of muscles and ligament membranes.
  • Positioned horizontally within the larynx.
  • Joined at
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Evidence for Evolution: Fossils, Biochemistry, Anatomy

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Evidence for Evolution

Paleontological evidence: Fossils have been found with features intermediate between species and even different taxonomic groups. These fossils have helped reconstruct the evolutionary histories of horses, dinosaurs, molluscs, etc.

Evidence from Comparative Biochemistry: Comparative analysis of different molecules that comprise living organisms has provided data that supports the evolutionary process:

  1. The essential chemical components of all organisms are the same.
  2. Identical metabolic
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The Endocrine System: Hormones and Their Functions

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Endocrine System

Pituitary Gland

1. Anterior Lobe (Adenohypophysis)

  • Gonadotropin Hormone: Regulates the gonads.
  • Thyrotropin Hormone: Regulates the thyroid.
  • Somatotropin Hormone: Influences growth and carbohydrate metabolism. (Hypersecretion: Gigantism; Hyposecretion: Dwarfism)
  • Adrenocorticotropin Hormone: Stimulates hormone production in the adrenal cortex.
  • Prolactin Hormone: Various functions related to reproduction and lactation.

2. Pars Media (Intermediate Lobe)

  • Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH): Controls
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