Biochemistry
Name 2 differences between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
Nucleus, memebrane bound organelles, chromosomes,
What is the name of the space between two neurons
synapse
A mosquito sucking blood from a person is an example of what type of animal interaction?
parasatism
Name 3 features of the eye
retina, lens, cornea, iris, pupil, optic nerve
If someone had a head injury and then experienced bad balance and trouble with coordinated movement what part of their brain is likely injured
cerebellum
How many cells are in the human body?
37.2 trillion
Name 2 physiological changes in the body when a fight or flight response occurs
pupils dilate, less saliva, blood to skeletal muscles, increase heart rate
I am 1.65 metres tall and 123kg in weight are examples of what kind of data
quantitative
What liquid were the eye and pig preserved in?
formaldehyde
Name 5 organs that you identified in the pig dissection
liver, stomach, lungs, spleen, intestines, eyes, brain
Name the 6 elements that make up 96% of all living matter
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen and sulfur
What is the name of the nerves that send movement commands from your central nervous system to your body and limbs
motor neurons
What is the term for two or more organisms living close together
symbiosis
What type of brain tissue conducts electricity faster white matter or grey matter
white matter
What are two ways to maximize the accuracy of your sample?
random, large
Passing genetic material from one bacteria to another without reproducing is a form of this kind of gene transfer
horizontal
What lobe of the brain is most important in visual processing
occipital lobe
Name an example of a chemical that has involved in biomagnification
mercury, lead, DDT...
Name 2 examples of a keystone species
wolf, beaver, killer whale, sea otter, etc
This is the term for the total weight of organisms in a given area
biomass
What subunits make up proteins?
amino acids
Name 3 part of a nerve cell
dendrite, cell body, axon, (myelin sheath)
What is a term for a non-living aspect of an ecosystem like amount of sunlight, and moisture
abiotic
This is the term for a WIN-WIN relationship between two animals (both animals benefit)
mutualism
Dopamine and serotonin are examples of what kind of molecules
neurotransmitters