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AEROBIC RESPIRATION
Definition: Splitting of the respiratory substrate (e.g. glucose) to release carbon dioxide as a waste product and reuniting of hydrogen with atmospheric oxygen with the release of a large amount of energy.
(1) Glycolysis (in the cytoplasm) [Produces: 2 x (3C) Pyruvate,
2NAD(H), 2 ATP]
-Glycogen from muscles and liver cells are converted to hexose sugar (glucose). -Two phosphate groups P(i) are added to glucose, this makes is UNSTABLE and REACTIVE. -Splits into 2 molecules of (3C) compound. Each (3) compound is oxidised to produce pyruvate (3C). The two hydrogen atoms lost are collected by coenzyme NAD- forming two reduced NAD. Phosphate groups, P(i) from the pyruvate are given to ADP> two molecules of ATP are formed through substrate-level phosphorylation.
Reduced NAD and FAD from other stages release their hydrogen atoms- which split into H+ and an electron. Electrons move along 3 carrier proteins in the electron transport chain on the mitochondrial matrix and lose energy. Energy used by carriers to pump protons from mitochondrial matrix to the inter-membrane space. H+ concentration is greater in the inter-membrane space which creates an electrochemical gradient. Protons move down the gradient- back into the mitochondrial matrix via ATP synthase on stalked particle. This movement drives the synthesis of ATP- this is called the CHEMIOSMOTIC THEORY or CHEMIOSMOSIS. At the end of the electron transport chain, in the mitochondrial matrix H+ combine with an electron and O2 from blood to form WATER.
(3) The Krebs cycle (in the mitochondrial matrix) [Produces: 2CO2,
1ATP, 3NAD(H), 1FAD(H)]
-Acetyl coA combines with (4C) Oxaloacetate to regenerate coA and form (6C) Citrate. -(6C) Citrate- is decarboxylated and dehydrogenated, forming a (5C) compound. -The (5C) compound is decarboxylated and dehydrogenated forming a (4C) compound. This time two NAD(H) and one FAD(H) are made. There is an intermediate compound- gives a P(i) to ADP> forming ATP. The intermediate then becomes (4C) Oxaloacetate which goes back into the Krebs cycle.
(1) The Sino Atrial Node (SAN) is in the wall of the right atrium- its the pacemaker of the heart. The SAN sets the rhythm of the heartbeat by sending out regular waves of electrical activity to the atrial walls. (2) This causes the right and left atria to contract at the same time. (3) A band of non-conducting collagen tissue prevents waves of electrical activity from being passed directly from the atria to the ventricles.
BREATHING RATE
Controlled by two ventilation centres in the medulla- the inspiratory and the expiratory centre. The inspiratory centre in the medulla sends impulses to intercostal muscles and diaphragm muscles, making them contract= This increases the volume of the lungs> lowers pressure in the lungs. Inspiratory centre also send impulses to inhibit the expiratory centre. Air enters the lungs because of the pressure difference between lung air and the air outside. As lungs inflate, stretch receptors in lungs are stimulated. These send nerve impulses back to the medulla. These impulses inhibit the inspiratory centre. The expiratory centre is no longer inhibited- it sends impulses to the diaphragm and intercostal muscles to relax. This causes lungs to deflate, expelling air. As lungs deflate, stretch receptors become inactive= inspiratory centre is no longer inhibited so the cycle starts again.
HEART RATE
Controlled by the Cardiovascular Control Centre in the Medulla.
Light enters the eye through the pupil. The amount of light that enters is controlled by the iris muscles. Light rays are focused by the lens onto the retina, which lies on the inside of the eye. The retina contains photoreceptor cells. The fovea is the area in the retina that controls lots of photoreceptors. Impulses from the photoreceptors are carried from the retina to the optic nerve to the brain. The optic nerve is a bundle of neurones. There are no photoreceptors where the optic nerve leaves the eye- the blind spot.
Cerebrum-See, think, learn, feel emotions. The heaviest part of the brain, making up 2/3 of brain mass. Divided into two parts called the left and right hemispheres. Each hemisphere contains four lobes. Cerebellum- Co-ordinates Surrounded by a thin movement. Located under the layer- the cerebral cerebrum. Also has a folded cortex which is highly cortex. Controls movement and folded= large surface balance. area. Hypothalamus- Controls body temperature (thermo regulation) automatically maintains body temperature at the normal level. Produces hormones that control the pituitary gland just below it.
BRAIN STRUCTURE
CT- Computed Tomography Uses x-rays to produce cross-sectional images of the brain. More dense areas > absorbs more radiation > shows up lighter. Structure: Shows the major brain structures. Function: Doesnt show brain function directly but unusual scan can be compared with patients loss of function- it would imply that the function loss is due to damage to that area. Diagnosis: Useful e.g. bleeding after a stroke- blood shows up lighter as it has different density to brain tissue. Can show location and extent of bleeding. Used to work out which blood vessels are damaged> which functions will be affected.
MRI- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce cross-sectional images of the brain. More expensive than CT. Structure: More detailed than CT- can clearly see the difference between normal & abnormal tissue. Function: Same with CT. Scan compared with condition. Diagnosis: Useful e.g. tumour- tumour cells respond to a magnetic field differently- show up lighter. Can show the exact location and size of the tumour so the correct/ most effective treatment can be given. Any resulting loss of function can be predicted. fMRI- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Same as MRI but shows changes to brain activity as they happen. More oxygenated blood flows to active brain regions= molecules in this respond differently to those in deoxygenated- appears lighter. Structure: Similar to MRI- good detail. Function: Function is carried out whilst in the scanner- brain regions involved will be more active & COLOURED so they show up more easily. Diagnosis: Very useful. Shows abnormal brain regions & allows scientists to study conditions caused by abnormalities- some conditions dont have obvious structural causes.
Medulla- Controls breathing rate & heart rate. Ventilation and Cardiovascular Control Centre. Located at the base of the brain and at the top of the spinal cord.
PARKINSONS DISEASE
Parkinsons is a brain disorder which destroys neurones in the parts of the brain that control movement. So Parkinsons affects the persons motor skills. Because of the loss of these neurones which usually release the neurotransmitter dopamine, there is a lack of dopamine in the brain. This causes fewer nerve impulses to be transmitted in the part of the brain that controls movement. Because scientists know that this is due to low dopamine levels, they have developed drugs to increase dopamine levels in the brain.
DEPRESSION
Scientists think that there is a link between depression and low levels of Serotonin (a neurotransmitter) in the brain. Serotonin transmits nerve impulses across synapses in the parts of the brain that control mood. So scientists have developed drugs to increase serotonin levels to treat depression.
L-Dopa
L-Dopa is a drug used to treat Parkinsons disorder. Its structure is very similar to that of dopamine. When given, it is absorbed in the brain and converted to dopamine by the enzyme DopaCarboxylase. This increases dopamine levels in the brain. Dopamine is not given directly as it cannot pass the blood-brain barrier. Increased dopamine level means that more nerve impulses are transmitted in synapses in the parts of the brain that control movement. So, L-Dopa gives Parkinsons sufferers more control over their movement.
MDMA (Ecstasy)
Increases serotonin level in the brain. Usually serotonin is taken back into the presynaptic neurone after use, to be used again. MDMA increases serotonin level by inhibiting its reuptake by binding to receptor molecules that would take it back up. MDMA also triggers the release of serotonin from presynaptic neurones. This means that nerve impulses are CONSTANTLY triggered in the parts of the brain that control mood. So, the effect of MDMA is mood elevation.