BIOL 1080 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Signal Transduction, Integumentary System, Secretion
13 Sep 2017
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7 basic characteristics of all living things: contain nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, composed of cells, grow and reproduce use energy and raw materials, respond to their environment, maintain homeostasis, populations evolve and have adaptive traits. From simplest to most complex: molecules, cell, tissue, organ, organ systems. Theory well-supported and wide-ranging explanation of some aspect of the physical universe. Statistical significance measure of the possibility that results were due to chance. Clinical trial tests on a new drug before it is approved by the fda. Three phases safety for people, effectiveness, and comparability with other drugs. Placebo innocuous, nondrug substance made to look like the drug being tested. Used to avoid expectations/desire for particular result that could affect data interpretation. Informed consent important/legally required document that lists all possible negative effects of drug/treatment, must be signed before person (who must be mentally aware/capable) can take part in study.
