Organism Physiology
The course in which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed from earlier forms during the history of the earth is defined as Evolution. Many time organisms evolve due to environmental changes. To better understand evolution this paper will review a diagram of an organism and explain how the organism has evolved physiologically to become suited to fit its environment.
Organism
To understand the evolution of an organism it is important to understand facts about the organism. The diagram illustrated below is a jellyfish. Jellyfish are located in the Artic Sea, the North Atlantic and Northern Pacific Ocean. Jellyfish can grow as large as 120 feet long. Some jellyfish has immortal properties and
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This makes them rather inedible; however many creature do pray on them.
Jellyfish do not have specialized osmoregulatory, respiratory, digestive or circulatory systems. They digest using the gastrovascular cavity; this is where nutrients are absorbed. Since their skin is thin the body is oxygenated by diffusion and eliminates the need for a respiratory system. Since Jellyfish are made of 90% water; most of their umbrella mass is gelatinous material. This jelly type material is called mesoglea; which is surrounded by two lawyers of epithelial calls. This forms the exumbrella, top surface, and the subunbrella, bottom surface, of the body. The jellyfish do not have brains but instead they are made up of a network of loose nerves known as nerve net. The nerve net is located in the epidermis. Jellyfish detect their stimuli by this nerve net. Once detected the nerve net sends impulses throughout both the nerve net and throughout the circular nerve ring located at the rim of the jellyfish’s body.
Physiological Evolution of Jellyfish One way scientist can determine the evolution of an animal is by studying the fossils of that particular animal. By studying these fossils they can determine the changes over that particular time period. Since the jellyfish are such unique animal’s scientist have very little information pertaining to their evolution. This is in part because of the limited amount of jellyfish fossils that are
1. Describe the function of the following pieces of safety equipment and how each might be used: (10 points)
As Jim’s muscles are at maximum demand, his mitochondria are unable to produce the needed ATP through aerobic respiration because oxygen is unable to diffuse fast enough into his muscle fibers. At this time anaerobic
3. State the name and structure of the functional group for each type of biologically
The skunk squirts a nasty fluid on its predator which can: Blind the predator/Paralyse the predator.
Please answer these questions then place them in the drop box for this lab. Use Microsoft word if possible.
1) Make a graph of resting heart rates from Activity 1. Provide a physiological explanation for fluctuations in resting heart rate over time. Discuss a couple of extrinsic factors that influence the autonomic nervous regulation of resting heart rate.
Coelomates have an enclosed body cavity, which means advance muscle structure, enhanced locomotor capabilities, and more structural integrity.
3. Explain your prediction for the effect Na+ Cl- might have on glucose transport. In other words, explain why you picked the choice that you did. How well did the results compare with your prediction?
A chemical reaction involving the transfer of electrons rather than molecules is classified as a Redox reaction. A reaction involving the loss of electrons is called Oxidation, and a reaction involving the gain of electrons is called Reduction. Oxidation and Reduction always occur together, as one reactant loses electrons, and the other gains them. This exchange often effects the physical states of molecules, as their solubility is changed with their charge.
• Be able to use the terms variation, adaptation, natural selection, and evolution as they apply to this and
1. Is glucose the only molecule that can be catabolized during cellular respiration? Why do we use glucose as the model? Besides glucose, other carbohydrates, as well as fats and proteins, can be catabolized in cellular respiration.
According to Darwin and his theory on evolution, organisms are presented with nature’s challenge of environmental change. Those that possess the characteristics of adapting to such challenges are successful in leaving their genes behind and ensuring that their lineage will continue. It is natural selection, where nature can perform tiny to mass sporadic experiments on its organisms, and the results can be interesting from extinction to significant changes within a species.
P4- Explain the physiology of two named body systems in relation to energy metabolism in the body.
“Metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that happen in living organisms to maintain life. These processes allow organisms to grow and reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to their environments” (Metabolism). Metabolism breaks down the food that we eat, transforming it into energy for our bodies. Metabolism is broken down into two categories Anabolism and Catabolism, which help aid in the chemical reaction process. Specific proteins in the body control the chemical reactions of metabolism, and each chemical reaction is coordinated with other body functions (Dowshen). Metabolism is a constant process that begins when we're born and ends when we die. It is a vital process for all life not just humans, and
The law proves that natural selection is necessary for evolution to occur ("SparkNotes: population genetics," 2014). The conditions set up by the Hardy-Weinberg Law allow for variability (the existence of different alleles) and inheritance, but they eliminate natural selection ("SparkNotes: population genetics," 2014). The fact that no evolution occurs in a population meeting these conditions proves that evolution can only occur through natural selection ("SparkNotes: population genetics," 2014). The Hardy-Weinberg Law allows us to estimate the effect of selection pressures