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AP Bio
Various terms for the AP Exam
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Biology
11th Grade
04/08/2012

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Where the Electron Transport Chain takes place
Definition
Cristae
Term
Where the Krebs Cycle takes place
Definition
Matrix
Term
Oxidation
Definition
Loss of hydrogen or electrons
Term
Reduction
Definition
Gain of electrons
Term
Cellular Respiration
Definition

C6H12O+ 6O--> 6H2O + 6CO+ 38 ATP

oxidation, exergonic

The means by which cells extract energy from food and transfer it to ATP

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Cambium
Definition

growth tissue in plans located between xylem and phloem

ALWAYS DIVIDING

meristematic tissue

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Typhlosol
Definition
structure in the intestine of the earthworm that enhances absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream
Term
hydrostatic skeleton
Definition
helps soft-bodied animals to move
Term
setae
Definition
hairlike structures in each segment of the earthworm that help push the animal along
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villus
Definition
line the small intestine, and enhance absorption into the bloodstream by increasing surface area
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lacteal
Definition

part of lymphatic system

absorbs fatty acids and glycerol

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islets of Langerhans
Definition

in pancreas

contain special cells that release either glucagon or insulin

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hypothalamus
Definition

bridge between the nervous and endocrine system

endocrine: oxytocin, ADH

nervous: stimulates anterior pituitary to release hormones

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