ACING HERP BIOS 255

ACING BIOS 255 MID TERM EXAMS WITH AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK What are the formed elements of blood? red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets centrifuged blood 55% Plasma, Buffy Coat, 45% RBC what makes up the buffy coat white blood cells and platelets Hemoglobin iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen for delivery to cells Functions of blood transportation, regulation, protection Transportation of Blood oxygen, nutrients, wastes, carbon dioxid...

ACING BIOS 255 EXAM 4 WITH AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Whole blood consists of ______. 55% plasma, 45% formed elements Components of whole blood surrounded by a plasma membrane are more correctly called formed elements rather than cells is because ______. platelets consist of plasma membrane-enclosed cytoplasm; each never had its own nucleus What is the ground substance of blood? plasma Identify the membrane-bound components of whole blood. Erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platel...

ACING BIOS 255 EXAM 4 WITH AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK What are the 2 type of immune response? Innate Immunity and Adaptive Immunity Which lines of defense make up innate immunity? 1st and 2nd line of defense Innate Immunity characteristics Non-specific resistance Present at birth 1st & 2nd line of defense What is the 1st line of defense? Skin & Mucous Membranes What is the 2nd line of defense? Internal Defenses The 1st line of defense is made up of what 2 types? Mechani...

ACING BIOS 255 EXAMS WITH AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK WEEK1: Cardiovascular System (The Blood) _________________________ Blood Functions > transportation (oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, hormones, heat, and waste) > regulation (homeostasis of bodily fluids, pH, blood temp, and water content) > protection (clotting and fighting infections) Blood Properties > mean fraction of body weight = 8% > volume = 4-6L (based on body size/composition) > viscosity...

ACING BIOS 255 FINAL EXAM WITH AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK You are asked to inoculate a TSI (Triple Sugar Iron) slant and incubate it for 24 hours. Briefly describe how to inoculate the TSI slant touch to colony. streak aross top of slant. in the acronym IMViC a set of biochemical tests used for inoculating enetrics. What does the I in it mean? indole in the acronym IMViC a set of biochemical tests used for inoculating enetrics. What does the M in it mean? Methyl Red in the acr...

ACING BIOS 255 EXAM 3 WITH AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Epithelial Tissue Layers Consist of simple, stratified, and pseudostratified layers. Basement Membrane Separates epithelium, provides structural support. Major Limb Bones Humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, fibula. Pectoral Girdle Bones Scapula, clavicle; Pelvic Girdle Bones: Ilium, ischium, pubis. Joint Types Hinge (elbow, knee), ball-and-socket (shoulder, hip), pivot (neck). Melanin vs. Keratin Melanin: skin color, ...

ACING BIOS 255 FINAL EXAM WITH AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Define inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) The max. volume of gas that can be forcefully inhaled after a normal inhalation Innate immune system description Defense system that is used to attack pathogens Physical barriers: Skin, GI, body hair Adaptive immune system Uses specific antigens to strategically mount an immune response. Uses immunological memory to learn about the threat and enhance the immune response. Ho...

ACING HERP BIOS 255 SALAMANDERS EXAM WITH AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Cryptobranchidae alleganiensis - Eastern two thirds of TN - Hellbender Flatted head Fleshy fold Keratinized toes - Lack of external GILLS - lateral fold - NOT IN SEWANEE Siren intermedia - no hind legs - 4 toes per foot - less than 15" - External gills - NOT IN SEWANEE Necturus maculosus Mudpuppy - Dark eye strip (think muddy=dark eye strip) - caudal fin - external gills - stocker build (more...