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BL2305

This class was created by Brainscape user KT McCafferty. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

By: KT McCafferty
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Decks in this class (17)

Experimental techniques
What is histology,
What are the 3 steps of histology,
What is the purpose of fixation
11  cards
Epithelium & Connective tissue
What are the 4 tissue types,
What is the form and function of ...,
What are the characteristics of s...
29  cards
Cell Signalling
What are the 8 general principles...,
Describe the general pathway by w...,
What 4 things make an effective s...
32  cards
2nd Messengers
What are the properties of second...,
Name 4 second messengers,
What is the function of a molecul...
12  cards
Receptor Tyrosine Kinases (RTKs)
What do these receptors commonly ...,
Describe the structure of rtks,
Name two common ligands of rtks
13  cards
Action potentials
What is the normal range of membr...,
What are the rough concentrations...,
How is the resting potential main...
14  cards
Synapses
What are the two types of signals...,
How do electrical signals travel ...,
When are electrical signals commo...
18  cards
Sensory systems
What encodes stimulus type,
What encodes the position of a st...,
What response to touch receptors ...
15  cards
Motor systems
What is the force of a contractio...,
Where do most motorneurons origin...,
What are the properties of alpha ...
13  cards
Skeletal muscle
What are the basic characteristic...,
Name 4 functions of skeletal muscle,
What are the 3 layers of connecti...
17  cards
Cardiac muscle
Where is cardiac muscle found,
What are the functions of the car...,
What is the structure of cardiac ...
20  cards
Smooth muscle
What are the main features of smo...,
What are the features of smooth m...,
How does the actin and myosin in ...
25  cards
Composition of blood
What are the 3 main components of...,
What are the contents of plasma,
What is the most common globular ...
19  cards
Immune cells
What are the functions of the imm...,
What are the three main component...,
How do epithelial cells protect a...
18  cards
Inflammation
What are the main characteristics...,
What are the 3 main components of...,
What are the 4 main steps of infl...
19  cards
Adaptive immunity
What 3 cell types are involved in...,
What are the key differences betw...,
Which clustered differentiation m...
22  cards
Complement and Cytokines
What is the complement system,
What are the roles of the complem...,
What is the most common pathway b...
24  cards

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