Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Higher Biology

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

By: Olivia Connachan
Start Studying

Decks in this class (22)

The Brain
What is the brain 1,
4 main brain areas 2,
Function of cerebrum 3
17  cards
Memory
What is memory 1,
3 types of memory 2,
Sensory memory to short term to l...
15  cards
Cells of nervous system, neurotransmitters at synapses
Nerve cells 1,
Parts of neurons 2,
Axon fatty myelin sheath function 3
34  cards
Non-specific body defences
Pathogens 1,
First line defence 2,
Skin 3
23  cards
Specific cellular defences against pathogens
Lymphocytes 1,
Antigen 2,
Lymphocytes detect and produce wh...
19  cards
Immunisation
Pathogens 1,
Vaccination 2,
Vaccines 3
15  cards
Clinical trials of vaccines and drugs
Purpose of clinical trials 1,
3 main protocols in clinical tria...,
Randomised 3
8  cards
Gamete production and fertilisation
Site of gamete production in males 1,
Male gamete 2,
Where is sperm produced 3
17  cards
Hormonal Control of Reproduction
Hormone 1,
Pituitary gland 2,
Examples of glands 3
28  cards
Controlling Fertility
Fertility 1,
Continuous fertility 2,
Cyclical fertility 3
41  cards
Structure and function of arteries, capillaries and veins
Blood is transported in 1,
Arteries 2,
Name of inner lining in veins and...
14  cards
Structure and Function of Heart
Atria 1,
Ventricle 2,
Tricuspid valve 3
28  cards
Pathology of CVD
Atherosclerosis 1,
Atheroma 2,
Increase of atheroma causes 3
27  cards
Blood Glucose and Obesity
Glucose 1,
Chronic elevated glucose level 2,
Macrovascular disease 3
27  cards
Division and differentiation in human cells
Somatic cell 1,
How do somatic cells divide 2,
Germline cell 3
27  cards
Structure and Replication of DNA
What is dna 1,
Each nucleotide consists of 2,
Amino acid 3
25  cards
Gene Expression
Chromosomes contain 1,
Gene expression 2,
Gene expression process 3
19  cards
Genome and mutations
Results of a mutation 1,
Mutation that effects a few bases 2,
Mutation that effects structure o...
11  cards
Human Genomics
Genome 1,
Human genome enables us to 2,
Pedigree analysis 3
12  cards
Metabolic Pathways
Metabolic pathways are 1,
Metabolic pathways are reactions ...,
In animals specific metabolic pat...
26  cards
Cellular Respiration
Atp 1,
Energy released from atp when 2,
Once atp has released energy it b...
34  cards
Energy systems in muscle cells
During exercise 1,
If insufficient o2 rigorous exerc...,
Anaerobic conditions in glycolysis 3
11  cards

More about
Higher Biology

  • Class purpose General learning

Learn faster with Brainscape on your web, iPhone, or Android device. Study Olivia Connachan's Higher Biology flashcards now!

How studying works.

Brainscape's adaptive web mobile flashcards system will drill you on your weaknesses, using a pattern guaranteed to help you learn more in less time.

Learn more about spaced repetition

Add your own flashcards.

Either request "Edit" access from the author, or make a copy of the class to edit as your own. And you can always create a totally new class of your own too!

What's Brainscape anyway?

Brainscape is a digital flashcards platform where you can find, create, share, and study any subject on the planet.

We use an adaptive study algorithm that is proven to help you learn faster and remember longer....

Looking for something else?

Biology 101
  • 16 decks
  • 1,045 flashcards
  • 11,715 learners
Decks: Biochemical Basics, Cell Biology, Microbiology, And more!
AP® Biology
  • 13 decks
  • 745 flashcards
  • 55,144 learners
Decks: Evolution, Dna Rna And Protein, Cell Structure, And more!
Higher Biology
  • 20 decks
  • 404 flashcards
  • 266 learners
Decks: Unit 1 Ka1, Unit 1 Ka2, Unit 1 Ka3, And more!
Biology 102
  • 38 decks
  • 2432 flashcards
  • 135 learners
Decks: Ch 29, Ch 30, Ch 35, And more!
Find Flashcards
Make Flashcards
Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions