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MCAT Biology 2

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1. The X- shaped - microscopically visible region representing homologous chromatids that have exchanged genetic material through crossing over during meiosis.






2. A type of glucocorticoid released by the adrenal cortex. It converts amino acids to glucose - helps to breakdown fats to fatty acids. Decreases glucose uptake by the muscles and increases blood sugar in response to stress. Strong anti - inflammatory






3. Type of nucleic acid located in some viruses and in human tRNA and rRNA as localized hairpin loops and stem loops double strand RNA






4. Duct formed by the union of the vas deferens with the duct of the seminal vesicle; its fluid is carried into the urethra






5. An essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals.






6. The elastic tension of living muscles - arteries - etc. that facilitate response to stimuli






7. Two spongy organs - located in the thoracic cavity enclosed by the diaphragm and rib cage - responsible for respiration






8. A four - carbon molecule that binds with the two - carbon acetyl unit of acetyl - CoA to form citric acid in the first step of the Krebs cycle.






9. Polypeptide chains that contribute to the structure of an antibody. Two identical light chains and two identical heavy chains - joined by disulfide bridges - form a Y- shaped antibody molecule.






10. Rope - like strands of protein that help to form desmosomes and resist pulling forces on the cell - Threadlike proteins in the cell's cytoskeleton that are roughly twice as thick as microfilaments






11. A hemoprotein that receives oxygen from hemoglobin and stores it in the tissues until needed - A globular protein found in muscle tissue that has the ability to bind oxygen. Myoglobin helps to store oxygen in the muscle for use in aerobic respiration






12. A genetic disorder of metabolism - A human genetic defect that results in the failure to metabolize phenylalanine.






13. Contraction of diaphragm and the intercostal muscles - increasing thoracic volume - reducing pressure in the intrapleural space creating a vacuum that causes the lungs to suck in air - as well as draw in blood from the rest of the body (particularly






14. Found in pancreatic juice pancreatic amylase; secreted by pancreatic acinar cells; process proteins: terminal amino acids at carboxyl end of peptides






15. A type of lymphocyte responisble for cell - mediated immunity that differentiates under the influence of the thymus






16. A globular protein that links into chains - two of which twist helically about each other - forming microfilaments in muscle and other contractile elements in cells.






17. The center in the medulla oblongata and pons that integrates sensory information about the level of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood and determines the signals to be sent to the respiratory muscles






18. A physiological reaction to threat that in which the autonomic nervous system mobilizes the organisms for attacking (fight) or fleeing (flight) and enemy






19. Mature cells - develop from osteoblasts - control day- to - day activities (each occupies a lacuna - a pocket sandwiched between layers of matrix






20. Support sperm formation; development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics






21. External female genitalia; includes the labia - hymen - clitoris - and the vaginal orifice






22. Any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base - A molecule that is a constituent of the inner bilayer of biological membranes - having a polar - hydrophilic head and a nonpolar - hydrophobic tail. Are als






23. A pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys. the adrenals secrete the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) - which help to arouse the body in times of stress.






24. The side by side pairing of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes at the start of meiosis






25. The cluster of cells inside the blastocyst that eventually develops into the embryo and some of the membranes that surround a mammalian embryo and fetus.






26. Generate and degrade H2O2 in performing various metabolic functions transfer hydrogen from various substrates to oxygen and they produce H2O2. Use O2 to break down fatty acids that can be sent to mitochondria






27. Minimal value that must be reached for the system to respond. Muscle fibers and neurons exhibit an all - or - none response - where the system initiates an action potential only if stimulus is sufficient.






28. Carries both electrons and protons (2 at a time)






29. In this time during cleavage the morula (solid ball of embryonic cells) becomes the blastula (blastocyst in mammals). Implants in the uterine wall during this time.






30. Membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body. Covers the surface of the body.






31. Condition of congenital hypothyroidism in children that results in a lack of mental development and dwarfed physical stature; the thyroid gland is either congenitally absent or imperfectly developed






32. Occurs across the placenta - fetal lungs do not become functional until birth.






33. Short - chain RNA molecules present in the cell (in at least 20 varieties - each variety capable of combining with a specific amino acid) that attach the correct amino acid to the protein chain that is being synthesized at the ribosome of the cell (a






34. Valve between a ventricle of the heart and the vessel that carries blood away from the ventricle; also pertains to the valves in veins






35. Joint - lubricating fluid secreted by the synovial membrane






36. Hormone released by the hypothalamus that controls the release of thyroid - stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary






37. Self - digestion occurring in plant and animal tissues - particularly after they have ceased to function properly






38. Package of nucleic acid wrapped in a protein coat that must use a host cell's machinery to reproduce itself. are not considered living cells.






39. Physical process of breaking up large fat globules into smaller globules - thereby increasing the surface area that enzymes can use to digest the fat.






40. A chemical reaction in which two molecules covalently bond to each other with the removal of a water molecule.






41. Part of the Loop of Henle that removes Sodium from the blood. - Reabsorption of ions; creates the concentration gradient in the medulla - enabling the kidney to produce concentrated urine






42. Gland that secretes pancreatic juice into the duodenum - where it mixes with bile to digest food






43. A nerve or muscle fibre responds completly or not at all to a stimulus






44. Polar hormones incapable of permeating the cell membrane that bind to surface receptors and act through secondary messengers






45. The most abundant type of white blood cell. Neutrophils are phagocytic and tend to self - destruct as they destroy foreign invaders - limiting their life span to a few days.






46. The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls the glands and the muscles of the internal organs (such as the heart). Its sympathetic division arouses; its parasympathetic division calms.






47. A skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part






48. Additional looping vesels of the juxtamedullary nephrons - that parallel the long loops of Henle in the medulla.






49. T cells that can kill other cells. Almost all cytotoxic T cells are CD8 T cells. Cytotoxic T cells are important in host defense against viruses and other cytosolic pathogens - because they recognize and kill the infected cells.






50. Serves the circulatory needs of the anterior pituitary. The release of anterior pituitary hormones is controlled by neurosecretions produced by neurons of the ventral hypothalamus.