Cells and Control Mind Map

Cells and control

Mitosis and cancer
- Cell cycle
  - Interphase
  - Mitosis
  - Cytokinesis
- Stages of mitosis
  - Prophase
  - Metaphase
  - Anaphase
  - Telophase
- Two identical daughter cells
  - Same chromosomes
  - Diploid
- Importance
  - Growth
  - Repair
  - Asexual reproduction
- Cancer
  - Uncontrolled division
  - Tumour
Growth and stem cells
- Animal growth
  - Cell division
  - Differentiation
- Plant growth
  - Cell division
  - Elongation
  - Differentiation
- Differentiation
  - Specialised cells
  - Tissues and organs
- Percentile charts
  - Monitor growth
  - Percentage change
- Stem cells
  - Embryonic
  - Adult
  - Meristems
- Stem cells in medicine
  - Benefits
  - Risks
Neurones and reflexes
- Sensory receptor
  - Detects stimulus
  - Makes impulse
- Three neurones
  - Sensory
  - Relay
  - Motor
- Neurone structure
  - Axon
  - Dendron
  - Myelin sheath
- Synapse
  - Gap
  - Neurotransmitter diffuses
  - New impulse
- Reflex arc
  - Fast
  - Automatic
  - Protective
- Reaction time practical
  - Ruler drop
  - Mean
The brainTriple only
- Cerebral hemispheres Triple only
  - Memory
  - Language
  - Consciousness
- Cerebellum Triple only
  - Coordination
  - Balance
- Medulla oblongata Triple only
  - Heart rate
  - Breathing rate
- CT scan Triple onlyHigher tier
  - X-rays
  - Structure
- PET scan Triple onlyHigher tier
  - Radioactive tracer
  - Function
- Treatment limitations Triple onlyHigher tier
  - Spinal injury
  - Brain tumours
The eyeTriple only
- Cornea and lens Triple only
  - Refract light
  - Focus on retina
- Iris Triple only
  - Controls light entering
- Rods and cones Triple only
  - Rods: dim light
  - Cones: colour
- Cataracts Triple only
  - Cloudy lens
  - Artificial lens
- Long-sightedness Triple only
  - Focus behind retina
  - Convex lens
- Short-sightedness Triple only
  - Focus in front of retina
  - Concave lens
- Colour blindness Triple only
  - Faulty cone cells