color atlas of physiology 5th ed - a despopoulos

... described above, the controlled variables are kept constant on aver- age, with variably large, wave-like deviations. The sudden emergence of a disturbance varia- ble causes larger deviations that ... (T A T A in the case of poly- merase II). Once activated, it separates the two strands of DNA at a particular site so that the code on one of the strands can be read and transcribed...

... enhance platelet activation and at- tract and activate more platelets: ADP, TXA 2 , platelet-activating factor (PAF). The shape of activated platelets change drastically (Ǟ A4 ). Discoid platelets ... essential cofactor in posttranslational γ-carboxylation of gluta- mate residues of the factors. These γ-carboxy- glutamyl groups are chelators of Ca 2+ . They are required for Ca 2+ -me...

... enhance platelet activation and at- tract and activate more platelets: ADP, TXA 2 , platelet-activating factor (PAF). The shape of activated platelets change drastically (Ǟ A4 ). Discoid platelets ... essential cofactor in posttranslational γ-carboxylation of gluta- mate residues of the factors. These γ-carboxy- glutamyl groups are chelators of Ca 2+ . They are required for Ca 2+ -me...

... an acid amide bond (-CO- NH-). β - Alanine arises through decarboxyla- tion of the amino acid aspartate, but it can also be formed by breakdown of pyrimidine bases (see p.186). (3) Another acid ... constant Equi- librium Equi- librium Measure of group transfer potential B. Redox reactions For a redox system For any redox reaction Redox potential E (V) % reduced Pyruvate/lactate St...

... Mendelian inheritance was systematically analyzed in animals, plants, and also in man. Some human diseases were recog- nized as having a hereditary cause. A form of brachydactyly (type A1 , McKusick ... causes of human diseases appears smaller than it actually is. Genetically determined diseases are not a marginal group, but make up a substantial pro- portion of diseases. More...

... Mendelian inheritance was systematically analyzed in animals, plants, and also in man. Some human diseases were recog- nized as having a hereditary cause. A form of brachydactyly (type A1 , McKusick ... goals of genomics are manifold and all aimed at the entire genome of an organism: sequencing of the nucleotide bases of an or- ganism, in particular all genes and gene-related s...

... muscles, and nerves) are arranged segmentally and replicate rhythmically in a similar way. 3. The principle of bilateral symmetry: Both sides of the body are separated by a midsagittal plane and resemble ... organized. The conscious- ness (feeling, etc.) is located in- between. In the abdominal cavity, the most important abdominal organs (intesti- nal tract, liver, pancreas) are arra...