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Chordates

Chordates
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Characteristics of Chordates

  • All chordates have a notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal pouches, & postanal tail at some time in their life
  • Notochord is a firm, flexible rod of tissue located on the dorsal side of the body that becomes part of the endoskeleton in vertebrates
  • Dorsal nerve cord is a hollow tube lying dorsal to the notochord that becomes the brain & spinal cord in vertebrates
  • Pharyngeal pouches are small outpockets of the anterior part of the digestive tract that become gills in aquatic chordates & jaws, inner ear, & tonsils in terrestrial chordates
  • Postanal tail consists of muscle tissue & lies behind the posterior opening of the digestive tract

Subphyla of Chordates

  • The Phylum Chordata  includes all of the vertebrates, as well as two groups of marine animals that lack backbones and are called invertebrate chordates
  • The phylum is divided into three subphyla, determined by the development of the notochord
  • Subphylum Cephalochordata contains about 24 species of blade-shaped animals known as lancelates that retain the notochord, dorsal nerve chord, pharyngeal pouches, and postanal tail throughout their life
  • Subphylum Urochordata  contains 2,000 species commonly called tunicates because their bodies are covered by a tough covering, or tunic
    * Called sea squirts because they shoot out a stream of water when touched
    *Sessile, barrel-shaped, filter feeding animals that live on the sea bottom
    *Adults have a pouch-like pharynx with slits
    *Adults do not have a notochord, dorsal nerve cord, or postanal tail
  • Subphylum Vertebrata is the largest subphylum in which the notochord is replaced with vertebrae
    *  Skeletons consist of bone &/or cartilage
    * Brain is protected by a cranium
    * Well developed 4 chambered heart with a closed circulatory system
    * Includes fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, & mammals

Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals
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Biochemistry Quiz 2

Name: 

Biochemistry 

 

 

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
1.
When sugar is dissolved in water, the sugar and water are chemically combined.
2.
Functional groups are side groups of carbon compounds that confer specific properties to these compounds.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
3.
Water molecules are polar, with the
a.
oxygen side being slightly positive and the hydrogen side being slightly negative.
b.
oxygen and hydrogen sides being slightly positive.
c.
oxygen and hydrogen sides being slightly negative.
d.
oxygen side being slightly negative and the hydrogen side being slightly positive.
4.
Which of the following organic compounds is the main source of energy for living things?
a.
carbohydrates
b.
lipids
c.
nucleic acids
d.
proteins
5.
Which of these is a characteristic of enzymes?
a.
they are protein
c.
they are reusable
b.
they are specific
d.
all of these
6.
Which element is found in proteins but not in carbohydrates and fats?
a.
nitrogen
c.
hydrogen
b.
carbon
d.
oxygen
7.
Which organic molecule below is most closely related to lipids?
a.
amino acids
c.
nucleotides
b.
CH2 chains
d.
sugars
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             Molecule A        Molecule B
8.
Refer to the illustration above. Molecules like Molecule “B” are found in
a.
carbohydrates.
c.
nucleic acids.
b.
lipids.
d.
proteins.
9.
Which of the following is composed of fatty acids and glycerol?
a.
carbohydrate
c.
protein
b.
lipid
d.
nucleic acid
10.
This group of organic compounds includes monosaccharides:
a.
carbohydrates
c.
protein
b.
lipids
d.
nucleic acids
11.
Carbon is different from most other elements in that
a.
it has four electrons in its outermost energy level.
b.
it readily bonds with other carbon atoms.
c.
it can form single, double, or triple bonds with other atoms.
d.
it shares two electrons with another atom when it forms a covalent bond.
12.
Which of the following characteristics of water is not a result of hydrogen bonding?
a.
adhesive strength
b.
capillarity
c.
cohesive strength
d.
All of the above are a result of hydrogen bonding.
13.
Polysaccharides are
a.
carbohydrates.
c.
proteins.
b.
lipids.
d.
unsaturated fats.
14.
Enzymes involved in a chemical reaction:
a.
are used up during the reaction
b.
are decomposed during the reaction
c.
react more rapidly as the reaction progresses
d.
are not used up during the reaction
15.
Which organic compound is involved in heredity?
a.
carbohydrate
c.
proteins
b.
lipid
d.
nucleic acids
16.
Water molecules break up other polar substances,
a.
such as sugars.
b.
because of the uneven charge distribution that exists in water molecules.
c.
thus freeing ions in these substances for use by the body.
d.
All of the above
17.
When a glass is filled to the brim with water, the water appears to bulge from the sides of the glass due to
a.
capillarity
c.
adhesion
b.
thermal energy
d.
cohesion
18.
Lipids are soluble in
a.
water.
c.
oil.
b.
salt water.
d.
All of the above
19.
Which organic molecule below is classified as a carbohydrate?
a.
amino acid
c.
nucleotide
b.
CH2 chain
d.
sugar
20.
Which of the following is not an organic macromolecule?
a.
carbohydrate
c.
lipid
b.
ice
d.
nucleic acid
21.
Long chains of amino acids are found in
a.
carbohydrates.
c.
proteins.
b.
lipids.
d.
sugars.
22.
Amino acids are the building blocks of larger molecules called:
a.
cellulose
c.
fats
b.
proteins
d.
glycogen
23.
Which of the following is an organic compound?
a.
CaO
c.
C5H12
b.
H2O
d.
H2SO4
24.
All of the following are examples of carbohydrates except
a.
sugar.
c.
steroids.
b.
cellulose.
d.
glycogen.

 
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Chapter 42 AP Obj Circulation

 

 

Chapter 42   Circulation & Gas Exchange 
Objectives
Circulation in Animals
1. Describe the need for circulatory and respiratory systems due to increasing animal body size.
2. Explain how a gastrovascular cavity functions in part as a circulatory system.
3. Distinguish between open and closed circulatory systems. List the three basic components common to both systems.
4. List the structural components of a vertebrate circulatory system and relate their structure to their functions.
5. Describe the general relationship between metabolic rates and the structure of the vertebrate circulatory system.
6. Using diagrams, compare and contrast the circulatory systems of fish, amphibians, non-bird reptiles, and mammals or birds.
7. Distinguish between pulmonary and systemic circuits and explain the functions of each.
8. Explain the advantage of double circulation over a single circuit.
9. Define a cardiac cycle, distinguish between systole and diastole, and explain what causes the first and second heart sounds.
10. Define cardiac output and describe two factors that influence it.
11. List the four heart valves, describe their location, and explain their functions.
12. Define heart murmur and explain its cause.
13. Define sinoatrial (SA) node and describe its location in the heart.
14. Distinguish between a myogenic heart and a neurogenic heart.
15. Describe the origin and pathway of the action potential (cardiac impulse) in the normal human heart.
16. Explain how the pace of the SA node can be modulated by nerves, hormones, body temperature, and exercise.
17. Relate the structures of capillaries, arteries, and veins to their functions.
18. Explain why blood flow through capillaries is substantially slower than it is through arteries and veins.
19. Define blood pressure and describe how it is measured.
20. Explain how peripheral resistance and cardiac output affect blood pressure.
21. Explain how blood returns to the heart even though it must sometimes travel from the lower extremities against gravity.
22. Explain how blood flow through capillary beds is regulated.
23. Explain how osmotic pressure and hydrostatic pressure regulate the exchange of fluid and solutes across capillaries.
24. Describe the composition of lymph and explain how the lymphatic system helps the normal functioning of the circulatory system. Explain the role of lymph nodes in body defense.
25. Describe the composition and functions of plasma.
26. Relate the structure of erythrocytes to their function.
27. List the five main types of white blood cells and characterize their functions.
28. Describe the structure of platelets.
29. Outline the formation of erythrocytes from their origin from stem cells in the red marrow of bones to their destruction by phagocytic cells.
30. Describe the hormonal control of erythrocyte production.
31. Outline the sequence of events that occurs during blood clotting and explain what prevents spontaneous clotting in the absence of injury.
32. Distinguish between a heart attack and a stroke.
33. Distinguish between low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) and high-density lipoproteins (HDLs).
34. List the factors that have been correlated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Gas Exchange in Animals
35. Define gas exchange and distinguish between a respiratory medium and a respiratory surface.
36. Describe the general requirements for a respiratory surface and list a variety of respiratory organs that meet these requirements.
37. Describe respiratory adaptations of aquatic animals.
38. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of water as a respiratory medium.
39. Describe countercurrent exchange and explain why it is more efficient than the concurrent flow of water and blood.
40. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of air as a respiratory medium and explain how insect tracheal systems are adapted for efficient gas exchange in a terrestrial environment.
41. For the human respiratory system, describe the movement of air through air passageways to the alveolus, listing the structures that air must pass through on its journey.
42. Compare positive and negative pressure breathing. Explain how respiratory movements in humans ventilate the lungs.
43. Distinguish between tidal volume, vital capacity, and residual volume.
44. Explain how the respiratory systems of birds and mammals differ.
45. Explain how breathing is controlled in humans.
46. Define partial pressure and explain how it influences diffusion across respiratory surfaces.
47. Describe the adaptive advantage of respiratory pigments in circulatory systems. Distinguish between hemocyanin and hemoglobin as respiratory pigments.
48. Draw the Hb-oxygen dissociation curve, explain the significance of its shape, and explain how the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen changes with oxygen concentration.
49. Describe how carbon dioxide is picked up at the tissues and deposited in the lungs.
50. Describe the respiratory adaptations of the pronghorn that give it great speed and endurance.
51. Describe respiratory adaptations of diving mammals and the role of myoglobin.
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Chapter 6 – Introduction to Metabolism Objectives

 

 

Chapter 6   Tour of the Cell
Objectives
How We Study Cells

1.  Distinguish between magnification and resolving power.

2.  Describe the principles, advantages, and limitations of the light microscope, transmission electron microscope, and scanning electron microscope.

3.  Describe the major steps of cell fractionation and explain why it is a useful technique.

A Panoramic View of the Cell

4.  Distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

5.  Explain why there are both upper and lower limits to cell size.

6.  Explain the advantages of compartmentalization in eukaryotic cells.

The Nucleus and Ribosomes

7.  Describe the structure and function of the nuclear envelope, including the role of the pore complex.

8.  Briefly explain how the nucleus controls protein synthesis in the cytoplasm.

9.  Explain how the nucleolus contributes to protein synthesis.

10. Describe the structure and function of a eukaryotic ribosome.

11. Distinguish between free and bound ribosomes in terms of location and function.

The Endomembrane System

12. List the components of the endomembrane system, and describe the structure and functions of each component.

13. Compare the structure and functions of smooth and rough ER.

14. Explain the significance of the cis and trans sides of the Golgi apparatus.

15. Describe the cisternal maturation model of Golgi function.

16. Describe three examples of intracellular digestion by lysosomes.

17. Name three different kinds of vacuoles, giving the function of each kind.

Other Membranous Organelles

18. Briefly describe the energy conversions carried out by mitochondria and chloroplasts.

19. Describe the structure of a mitochondrion and explain the importance of compartmentalization in mitochondrial function.

20. Distinguish among amyloplasts, chromoplasts, and chloroplasts.

21. Identify the three functional compartments of a chloroplast. Explain the importance of compartmentalization in chloroplast function.

22. Describe the evidence that mitochondria and chloroplasts are semiautonomous organelles.

23. Explain the roles of peroxisomes in eukaryotic cells.

The Cytoskeleton

24. Describe the functions of the cytoskeleton.

25. Compare the structure, monomers, and functions of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.

26. Explain how the ultrastructure of cilia and flagella relates to their functions.

Cell Surfaces and Junctions

27. Describe the basic structure of a plant cell wall.

28. Describe the structure and list four functions of the extracellular matrix in animal cells.

29. Explain how the extracellular matrix may act to integrate changes inside and outside the cell.

30.       Name the intercellular junctions found in plant and animal cells and list the function of each type of junction.
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Chapter 43 AP Obj Body Defenses

 

 

Chapter 43    Body’s Defenses
Objectives
Nonspecific Defenses Against Infection
1. Explain what is meant by nonspecific defense and list the nonspecific lines of defense in the vertebrate body.
2. Distinguish between:
a. innate and acquired immunity
b. humoral and cell mediated response
3. Explain how the physical barrier of skin is reinforced by chemical defenses.
4. Define phagocytosis. Name four types of phagocytic leukocytes.
5. Explain how interferon limits cell-to-cell spread of viruses.
6. Describe the inflammation response, including how it is triggered.
7. Describe the factors that influence phagocytosis during the inflammation response.
8. Explain how the action of natural killer cells differs from the action of phagocytes.
9. Explain what occurs during the condition known as septic shock.
10. Describe the roles of antimicrobial proteins in innate immunity.
How Specific Immunity Arises
11. Distinguish between antigens and antibodies.
12. Distinguish between antigen and epitope.
13. Explain how B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes recognize specific antigens
14. Explain how the particular structure of a lymphocyte’s antigen binding site forms during development. Explain the role of recombinase in generating the staggering variability of lymphocytes.
15. Explain why the antigen receptors of lymphocytes are tested for self-reactivity during development. Predict the consequences that would occur if such testing did not take place.
16. Describe the mechanism of clonal selection. Distinguish between effector cells and memory cells.
17. Distinguish between primary and secondary immune responses.
18. Describe the cellular basis for immunological memory.
19. Describe the variation found in the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) and its role in the rejection of tissue transplants. Explain the adaptive advantage of this variation.
20. Compare the structures and functions of cytotoxic T cells and helper T cells.
21. Compare the production and functions of class I MHC and class II MHC molecules.
Immune Responses
22. Distinguish between humoral immunity and cell-mediated immunity.
23. Describe the roles of helper T lymphocytes in both humoral and cell-mediated immunity.
24. Describe the functions of the proteins CD4 and CD8.
25. Explain how cytotoxic T cells and natural killer cells defend against tumors.
26. Distinguish between T-dependent antigens and T-independent antigens.
27. Explain why macrophages are regarded as the main antigen-presenting cells in the primary response but memory B cells are the main antigen-presenting cells in the secondary response.
28. Explain how antibodies interact with antigens.
29. Diagram and label the structure of an antibody and explain how this structure allows antibodies to (a) recognize and bind to antigens, and (b) assist in the destruction and elimination of antigens.
30. Distinguish between the variable (V) and constant (C) regions of an antibody molecule.
31. Describe the production and uses of monoclonal antibodies.
32. Compare the processes of neutralization, opsonization, and agglutination.
Immunity in Health and Disease
33. Distinguish between active and passive immunity and describe examples of each.
34. Explain how the immune response to Rh factor differs from the response to A and B blood antigens.
35. Describe the potential problem of Rh incompatibility between a mother and her unborn fetus and explain what precautionary measures may be taken.
36. Explain what is done medically to reduce the risk of tissue transplant rejection due to differences in the MHC. Explain what is unique about the source of potential immune rejection in bone marrow grafts.
37. Describe an allergic reaction, including the roles of IgE, mast cells, and histamine.
38. Explain what causes anaphylactic shock and how it can be treated.
39. List three autoimmune disorders and describe possible mechanisms of autoimmunity.
40. Distinguish between inborn and acquired immunodeficiency.
41. Explain how general health and mental well-being might affect the immune system.
42. Describe the infectious agent that causes AIDS and explain how it enters a susceptible cell.
43. Explain how HIV is transmitted and describe its incidence throughout the world. Note strategies that can reduce a person’s risk of infection.

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