Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Biology (protein synthesis)

Go to the following sites and go through the animations on protein synthesis:
Lewport site
Wisconsin site
After going through both, post a comment about which site you think explained protein synthesis better, provide at least 2 specific examples to support your opinion.

Monday, March 31, 2008

Biology (karyotype lab)

Go the following website. Read and summarize the Introduction (first three paragraphs up to "Your Assignment") and answer all questions for each of the three patients.

Friday, March 14, 2008

Ex Phys (CV exam tues)

Study questions:
•What are the major purposes of the CV sys.
•Outline the design and blood flow of the heart and throughout body. Why is it often called “two pumps in one?”
•Outline the cardiac cycle and the associated electrical activity recorded via the electrocardiogram
•Significance of the SA node (rest & exercise)
•Explain BP and why it is something that is measured
•What factors determine blood flow during exercise?
•Explain immediate and long-term effects of training on the CV system

Monday, March 10, 2008

Biology (fetal development)

Each student will be assigned a time period during fetal development and will post the following information in their class wiki (period 3 & period 5):
  • Picture(s) of fetus (include source)
  • Explanation as to what organs/body systems are developed
  • Approximate size
  • Other information