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03/07/2012

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allele
Definition
alternate form of gene
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alveoli
Definition
is the area of exchange of gases in lungs
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antibodies protection
Definition
have stem structure which tags them for secretion outside bloodstream. (tears saliva, sweat and milk.
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antihistamines
Definition
interfere w/nonspecific immune responses
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aorta
Definition
artery form left ventricle to body via descending aorta / to head via carotid
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arteries and arterioles
Definition
moves blood from heart smooth muscle in walls, high o2 to supply cells
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AT3
Definition
antithrombin 3 - prevent blood clots from forming
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atria
Definition
upper chambers of heart receive blood from body or lungs, blood moves to ventricles
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autoimmune diseases
Definition
cause by attack of own patient cells on own tissue/ rheumatoid arthritis
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birth control
Definition
pill, RU486, IUD, condom and spermicide, withdraw, abstinence.
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birth defects
Definition
FAS, downs syndrome, external factor causes: chemicals, alcohol. age of mom
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Blood types
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A (AA, AO) B (BB, BO) AB (AB) or O (OO) Rh factor: either + or
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blood composition
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solids - 45% [RBD = 99% WBC and platelets] Fluids (plasma = 55% of volume)
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Blood functions
Definition
transportation, [02, CO2, nutrients, waste & hormones] Regulation [Buffers keep blood at 7.4; fluids balance in tissues; heat] protection [defense against disease - carries WBC cells/antibodies; AT3- prevents blood clots]
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Blood pressure
Definition
due to smooth muscles in vessels and beating of heart, [systolic and diastolic] i.e 120/80
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bone marrow
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red: blood components formed; yellow/brown where fat stored; long bones only
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Bronchi and bronchioles
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smaller air passages leafing to alveoli; diseases: emphysema, cancer, asthma
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breastfeeding
Definition
benefits baby: passes immunities, straighter teeth, higher IQ, better language.
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carcinogenosis
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causes cancers: UV, mutagens, carcinogens, smoking, x-rays, radiation/radon
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capillary
Definition
nutrients & wastes exchanged at vellular level, smalles vessel; 1 RBC thick
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carrier
Definition
shows no trait but has recessive gene and can pass on trait to offspring.
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cell division: mitosis
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2 identical daughter cells with 46 chromosomes or 23 pairs, diploid; somatic - blood cells
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cell division: meiosis
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4 unique cells with 23 chromosomes (haploid), gametes - sperm and egg
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cilia
Definition
in respiratory tract to sweep debris to epiglottis; smoking, C.F. affect action
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circulatory system (human)
Definition
can direct blood flow to organs needing it; artery ( Aorta and coronary), arterioles, capillary, venule,veins [pulmonary], semilunar and atrioventricular valves
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codominance
Definition
example of blood type of AB, display 2 phenotypes at the same time
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connective tissue
Definition
bones, blood, collagen {bind to matrix for support], elastin, cartilage, tendons
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conservative replication
Definition
DNA splits to allow a cop of 1/2 of chain; reformed double helix is 1/2 original
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semi conservative
Definition
RNA copies only one part of chain in replication, then moves to cytoplasm.
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Coronary artery
Definition
branches off of aorta to supply heart muscle; blockage causes heart attack
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diaphragm
Definition
contracts to cause negative pressure in thoracic cage/air pulled in; relax - air forced out
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DNA
Definition
DNA [deoxyribonucleic acid] - genetic material. only in nucleus, double helix around histone proteins, ACGT, deoxyribose sugar, conservative replication; phosphate and sugar; 46 genes or 23 pairs
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RNA
Definition
[ribonucleic acid] manufactured from DNA in nucleus - moves to cytoplasm; mRNA shows position of protein synthesis; rRNA helps assemble proteins; tRNS is actual chain assembly of proteins/amino acids; ACGU single chain
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dominant genetic disorders
Definition
the mother and or father of affected indicidual also affected; physical expression
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embryo
Definition
from implantation into uterine wall, until 8th week
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embryology
Definition
study of fetal development during 1st 8 weeks; body systems established
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endocrime glands
Definition
hormones = chemical messengers [ adrenaline, GH, ADH]; affect specific organ/cells
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epiglottis
Definition
closes when swallowing to keep fluids/food out of lungs
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epithelial cells
Definition
upper layer of skin, kidneys, lungs, line intestine, exude swear/milk; can repair damage as they divide [1 cell retains stem cell properties]
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erythrocytes
Definition
RBC, hemoglobin [FE and polypeptide chain] bind 02, live about 120 days, no nucleus
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ethics in gene transfers
Definition
safety; germ-line research/ application; environmental ricks; who owns gene?
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genetic engineering
Definition
genetic disorder treat one person (somatic-cell therapy); germ-line [treat all offspring]
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Exocrine glands
Definition
sweat,digestive juices, tears, milk
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feedback loops
Definition
negative: homeostasis [maintain body temp at 98.6*], pH of 7.0-7.4 in blood; BP and positive; childbirth [ continues to end of process] desertification
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fertility drugs
Definition
cause multiple eggs to mature harvest eggs for IVF, choose best viable, eggs inserted into uterus can have potential for multiple [6+] births
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Fetus
Definition
from 9th week until 9th month
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fetal circulation
Definition
bypass lungs: foramen ovale, between atria and ductus arteriosis from pilmonary artery to aorta
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gene mapping
Definition
determination of gene position on chromosomes at specific location/loci
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genetic screening
Definition
chorionic villi vs amniocentesis; how use info: drs, insurance work?
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genotype
Definition
individuals genetic makeup; DNA makeup
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heart attack
Definition
disruption of blood flow to heart muscle: cardiac cell death after 4-6 minutes
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hemophilia
Definition
x-linked recessive genetic disease passes to male offspring from mom
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heterozygous
Definition
one copy of different allele from each parent; dominant shown as phenotype
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homeostasis
Definition
constant temperature [homeothermic] negative feedback loo: close - shiver, close pre-capillary sphincters, hair on end; hot-sweat, open pre-capillary sphincters; two copies of same allele blue eyes blond hair
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homozygous
Definition
46 chromosomes or 23 pairs; composed of nucleic acid; genetic makeup
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human egg
Definition
bodies largest cell, one X with 23 chromosome [ovum]; all formed at 8 wk embryo
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hypertension
Definition
high blood pressure; stroke, aneurysm, damage blood vessels
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hypothalamus
Definition
is the body thermostat; temperature regulations
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immunity
Definition
antibodies passed via moms milk to baby; resistance to disease though vaccination
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incomplete dominance
Definition
phenotype is intermediate between homozygote parents
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internal fertilization
Definition
sperm protected until united with egg [fallopian tube]: where egg is usually fertilized
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kidney
Definition
filter wastes reabsorb H20; more metabolically active than heart; help homeostasis
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lymphatic system
Definition
moves extracellular fluid back to heart and circulation system
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Male hormone
Definition
testosterone; steroids can interrupt effect
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malaria
Definition
parasite evades defenses using hemoglobin in RBC for reproductive cycle
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Multiple births
Definition
two or more fetus, delivered, twins, 1 pair in 80-90 births; triplets 1 in every 2000 births quadruplets very rare; IVF can cause multiple births, 6+
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muscle cell types
Definition
cardiac smooth; intestines and blood vessels; skeletal/striated
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mutation
Definition
change in genetic material DNA; Random, environmental, choice; errors every 10to the 9th
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nasal cavity
Definition
warm, moisturize, and filter incoming air, also smell receptors.
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nerve tissue
Definition
brain and spinal cord; conveys impulses to stimulate response
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nucleic acid
Definition
carry code of life, in NDA, and help protein/amino acid production
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oocytes
Definition
immature eggs. born with all eggs will ever have {formed in 8 week old} X chromosome
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pedigrees
Definition
histories of families with regard to particular genetic traits
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phagocytes/-tosis
Definition
eating cell; ameboid movement, vesicle enclose foreign/invading material
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phenotype
Definition
physical expression of genes, dominant genetic traits
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pheromones
Definition
chemical secreted by mammals/insects to attract partner; sec attractant/receptiveness
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plasmids
Definition
component of bacteria used in biotechnology/genetic engineering; insert foreign gene
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plasma
Definition
55% of blood volume; liquid blood component which transports solids
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