| module: |
BL2101 Cell Structure and Function |
| taken in: |
Second Year,
semester 1
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| value: |
30 credits |
| description: |
This is an introductory module covering general aspects of animal cell structure and associated physiology. The module stars with a general overview of the regulation of the cell cycle, the roles of protein complexes essential to cell shape and adhesion and the homeostatic role of ion pumps, transporters and channels in the maintenance of solute compositions in both the intra- and extra-cellular fluid compartments. The module continues with detailed structure-function relationships within cells from three major tissues i) nerve cells and the mechanisms of generation and propagation of the action potential, ii) skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle cells and mechanisms controlling contraction and finally iii) blood cells and O2 transport, immune response, coagulation and cell signaling pathways. |
| organiser: |
Ms Lorna Sibbett - (click name for profile) |
| poster: |
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| see also: |
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BL2101 is an option in all of these degree programmes:
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Zoology
Biochemistry
Marine Biology
Biology
Behavioural Biology
Biology - joint degrees
Cell Biology
Ecology & Conservation
Evolutionary Biology
Molecular Biology
Biology and Psychology
Psychology with Biology
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