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Define anatomy in one complete sentence
Definition
anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body or cadavier.
Term
two or more tissue types that work together to perform a common function best describes
Definition
an organ
Term
place the structural levels in order, smallest and simplest to largest and most complex
Definition
1)chemical
2) cell
3)tissue
4)organ
5)organ system
6)organism
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the ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable and constant enviroment
Definition
homeostatsis
Term
negative feedback system
Definition
these mechanisms cause the variable to change in a direction OPPOSITE to that of the initial change, returning it to its ideal value.
Term
positive feedback system
Definition
the change that occurs proceeds in the same direction as the initial disturbance, causing the variable to deviate further and further from its original value or range.
Term
a plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts would be
Definition
transverse plane
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The serous membrane on the surface of the lungs is called
Definition
visceral pleura
Term
the ventral cavity can be subdivided into the two major cavities. the ventral body cavity contains both the heart and the lungs and is called
Definition
thoracic cavity
Term
an oblique cut is
Definition
a cut between the longitudinal and horizontal axis
Term
Define physiology
Definition
The study of how the body works and carries out life sustaining activities
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principle of complementarity of structure and function
Definition
structure of the body part defines its function
Term
8 processes of living organisms
Definition
maintaining its boundaries
movement
responsiveness
digestion
metabolism
excretion
reproduction
growth
Term
define homeostasis
and give an example of how the body works to maintain homeostasis
Definition
the bodies way of maintaining a relatively stable internal conditions even though the outside world changes continuously

Blood pressure
Temperature
Term
negative feedback system
Definition
mechanism that causes the variable to change in the direction opposite to that of the initial change, returning it to its "ideal value"
Term
what two organ systems are the main regulators of homeostasis
Definition
nervous system and cardiovascular system
Term
describe anatomical position
Definition
body is erect with feet slightly apart. palms face forward and thumbs point away from the body.

right and left refers to those sides of the person or cadaver being viewed
Term
dorsal body cavity
Definition
protects the fragile nervous system organs.

the cranial cavity
the vertebral or spinal cavity
Term
ventral body cavity
Definition
thoracic and abdominopelvic cavity

thoracic: pleural cavity- envelopes the lungs
mediastinum- pericardial cavity
(heart)
surrounds remaining thoracic organs
(esophagus, trachea, and others)
Term
describe serosa
Definition
thin, double layered membrane
covers the walls of the ventral cavity and outer surfaces of the organs
Term
perietal serosa
Definition
lining the cavity walls
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visceral serosa
Definition
covering the organs in the cavity
Term
water
Definition
most abundant inorganic compound in our bodies
1)universal solvent and excellent suspending medium
polar covalent bonds of water make it excellent solvent

2)necessary reactant in many chemical reactions that occur in the body

3)high heat capacity

4) high heat of vaporization

5)acts as a cusion or protector (non-compressable)
Term
the structural units of neutral fat are
Definition
one glycerol and 3 fatty acids
Term
a fatty acid that is polyunsaturated would have
Definition
two or more double covalent bonds between carbons of the fatty acid chain
Term
the structural unit or building block of a protein is
Definition
amino acid
Term
a protein chain tht is coiled into an helix refers to the
Definition
secondary structural level of that protein
Term
fibrous or structural proteins are
Definition
very stable and form the framework of the parts of the body
Term
if hydrogen and ionic bonds that hold protein in a specific shape are broken down due to excessive heat the protein is said to be
Definition
denatured
Term
the building block for a nucleic acid is
Definition
nucleotide
Term
the organic compound that all cells use for energy to carry out life processes is
Definition
Adenosine triphosphate
Term
what is a solute
Definition
substances that are present in smaller amounts
Term
what is a solvent
Definition
substance that is present in greater amounts
Term
what is a solution
Definition
homogeneous mixtures that may be gases, liquids, or solids.
Term
what is a colloid
Definition
(emulsions)
heterogeneous mixtures that often appear milky or translucent
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what is a suspension
Definition
heterogeneous mixtures with large often visible solutes that tend to settle out
Term
what are the 4 most abundant chemical elements in the body
Definition
carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen
Term
ionic bond
Definition
chemical bond between atoms formed by the transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to the other
Term
covalent bond
Definition
electrons sharing produces molecules in which the shared electrons occupy a single orbit common to both atoms

electrons do not have to be completely transferred for atoms to achieve stability
Term
polar covalent bond

non polar covalent bond
Definition
polar covalent bonds are electrically unbalanced
have separate - and + poles
ex. carbon and oxygen
non polar covalent bonds are electrically balanced
ex. carbon dioxide
Term
hydrogen bond
Definition
weak bonds that occur when a hydrogen that is already covalently bonded to an oxygen or nitrogen is attracted to another oxygen or nitrogen
Term
synthesis reaction
Definition
anabolic reaction
simple chemical combine to form a more complex chemical

creation of new chemical bond

the reactants have less energy than the products

add energy= endergonic reaction

a+b->ab
4H +C = CH4
Term
decomposition reaction
Definition
catabolic reaction more complex chemical is broken down into its simplier parts
(chemical bonds are broken)
reactants have more energy

exothermic or exergonic reaction
ab-> a+b
Term
exchange reaction
Definition
old bonds are broken and new bonds are formed

ab+cd = ac+bd
HCL+NaOH =H2O + NaCL
Term
Oxidation reactions
Definition
occur when a chemical compound loses electrons or gains oxygen

LEO
Term
Reduction reaction
Definition
occurs when electrons are gained or oxygen is lost

GER
Term
a substance that completely dissociates in water into H+ and one or more anions
Definition
a strong acid
Term
what is the most abundant inorganic compound
Definition
water
Term
name an example of an organic compound
Definition
CH4
Term
catalyst
Definition
substance that inc. the rate of a chemical reaction with out being changed itself

lowers the activation energy
Term
inorganic compound
Definition
simple, dissolve in water
a lot held by ionic bonds
ionic bonds break apart in water releasing ions (electrolytes)

water
acids
bases
salts

co2
Term
the type of chemical bond formed when 2 atoms share a pair of electrons equally
Definition
a non polar covalent bond
Term
if a chemical compound is broken down into simpler parts the reaction would be
Definition
decomposition reaction
Term
what would increase the rate of a chemical reaction
Definition
the presence of a catalyst
Term
a solution with a pH of 4 would be considered a
Definition
acidic solution
Term
if one molecule of glucose combines with another molecule of glucose the process is called
Definition
dehydration synthesis
Term
the products formed from dehydration synthesis of glucose and glucose would be
Definition
maltose and water
Term
the structural unit of a carbohydrate is a
Definition
monosaccharide
Term
what is the chemical formula for a hexose
Definition
C6H12O6
Term
what does the pH scale measure
Definition
hydrogen ions in a solution, the more hydrogen ions the more acidic the solution is.
Term
name the factors influencing the rate of chemical reactions
Definition
temperature, concentration, particle size, catalyst
Term
what numbers on the pH scale are associated with acidity, with alkalinity and with neutrality
Definition
0-6 are acidy 7-neutral 8-14 are base
Term
give a general definition of a salt
Definition
ionic compound containing cations other than H+ and anions other than the hydroxyl ion (OH-)
when salts are dissolved in water the dissociate into their component ions
Term
general definition of an acid
Definition
a substance that releases hydrogen ions in detectable amounts
sour taste, react with many metals,
Term
definition of a base
Definition
they are proton acceptors, they take up hydrogen ions indetectable amounts
Bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) important base in body, particularly abundant in the blood
Term
what is the buffer system
Definition
in high concentration acid and bases are extremely dangerous to living tissue. homeostasis of acid-base balance is carefully regulated by the kidneys and lungs and by chemical systems called buffers.
Term
general characteristics of organic compounds
Definition
all are carbon based
all have hydrogen
Term
list 4 major groups of organic compounds unique to living organisms
Definition
proteins, carbohydrates, lipids(fats), and nucleic acids
all contain carbon
Term
explain the process of dehydration synthesis
Definition
a molecule of water is removed for every bond formed
Term
hydrolysis reactions
Definition
water splitting, adding a water molecule to each bond to be broken
Term
what chemical elements form carbohydrates
Definition
carbon, water, and oxygen
Term
what is the basic structural unit of a carbohydrate
Definition
monosaccharide,
Term
function of carbohydrates
Definition
provide cells with immediate energy source
structural parts of cells and nucleic acids
Term
name 3 hexoses and give their chemical formula
Definition
glucose, galactose, fructose
C6H12O6
Term
what is formed when glucose combines with fructose
Definition
sucrose
Term
what is formed when galactose is joined with glucose
Definition
lactose
Term
glucose and glucose form
Definition
maltose and water
Term
how are dissachorides formed
Definition
by 2 monosaccirides joined together by dehydration synthesis
Term
glucose and galactose form
Definition
lactose and water
Term
glucose and fructose form
Definition
sucrose and water
Term
disaccharide formula
Definition
C12H22O11
Term
name two common polysaccharides
Definition
plant origin: starch
animal origin: glycogen
Term
to break apart polysaccharides or dissacharides to get monosacharides you must add water
Definition
hydrolysis
Term
the main types of lipid
Definition
neutral fat, triglyceride
phospholipids, part of the plasma membrane
steroids, cholesterol and steroid hormones
Term
building blocks of neutral fats
Definition
1) molecule of glycerol
2)3 fatty acids
Term
functions of neutral fats(lipids)
Definition
energy storage
insulation
cusioning
Term
chemical element is a lipid(neutral fat)
Definition
C H O some contain P and N
Term
saturated fats
Definition
have single covalent bonds between carbons
Term
unsaturated fats
Definition
have double covalent bonds
mono one double bond
poly many double bonds
Term
two major types of lipids
Definition
structural, fiberous
functional, globular
Term
enzymes, hormones, antibodies are examples of
Definition
globular, functional
Term
enzymes, hormones, antibodies are examples of
Definition
globular, functional
Term
collagen fibers and elastin fibers are examples of
Definition
structural or fiberous
Term
chemical elements of all proteins
Definition
N, C, H2O, O2
Term
basic structural unit of a protein
Definition
amino acid
Term
peptide bond
Definition
join an amine and acid end, broken by adding water
Term
general formula for amino acid
Definition
h r o

n c c

h h oh
Term
define the primary structure of a protein
Definition
sequence of amino acids
linear
Term
secondary structure
Definition
a)alpha helix
b)beta pleated sheet
Term
tertiary structure
Definition
resulted by folding of the alpha helix or beta pleated sheet into a sphere
Term
quaternary structure
Definition
2 polypeptides combined working as one unit
Term
fiberous proteins
Definition
structural, make up framework of our body, stable water insoluble, strandlike molecule
Term
globular proteins
Definition
functional, atleast at the tertionary level
involved with physiological functions
Term
what are enzymes and why are they important to the body
Definition
biological catalysts necessary for most chemical reactions that occur in the body,
functional proteins atleast at the tertiary level
Term
proteins may denature due to
Definition
changes in the temp. pH, salt concentration
Term
denaturization of a protein
Definition
it loses its ability to function, doesnt change primary structure
Term
two types of nucleic acid
Definition
deoxyribonucleic acid DNA or ribonucleic acid RNA
Term
chemical elements of nucleic acid
Definition
C, H, O, N, P
Term
Building blocks of nucleic acid
Definition
Nucleotide
1)pentose sugar(C5H10O5
deoxyribose
ribose
2)phosphate group (PO-2)
3) nitrogen base
purines
pyrimidines
Term
DNA
Definition
double stranded helix held together by hydrogen bonds
Term
cytosine binds with
Definition
guanine by hydrogen bonds
Term
adenine binds with
Definition
thymine
Term
DNA does not have
Definition
uracil
Term
RNA does not have
Definition
thymine
Term
RNA
Definition
single stranded, found in the nucleus and cytoplasm
Term
ATP
Definition
adenosine triphosphate
organic compound
Term
ATP structure
Definition
ribose, adenine and 3 phosphates
Term
ATP is what type of reaction
Definition
exergonic because it releases energy
Term
the passive transport mechanism in which small solutes and water are pushed across a membrane from and area of high pressure to an area of low pressure best describes
Definition
filtration
Term
explain the fluid mosaic model
Definition
the plasma membrane consists of a bilayer of phospholipids with proteins and cholesterol interspersed.
Term
the specialization of the plasma membrane that acts to form mechanical links between adjacent cells such that cells are held together in a sheet
Definition
desmosomes
Term
cells would swell and burst if put into what type of solution
Definition
hypotonic
Term
glucose is a relatively large water soluble molecule that can not pass directly through the lipids of the plasma membrane. therefore if glucose moves down it concentration gradient into cell it must do it by
Definition
facilitation diffusion
Term
the active transport mechanism in which material within a vesicle is released from the cell
Definition
exocytosis
Term
the membranous canal system within the cytoplasm that functions to either to synthesize lipids or detoxify harmful substances or store calcium ions
Definition
smooth er
Term
certain white blood cells protect the body by phagocytizing bacteria and then digesting these bacteria. such wbc would have a number of
Definition
lysosomes
Term
glandular cells secrete substances and tend to have abundant
Definition
golgi apparatuses
Term
ribosomal RNA and ribosomal proteins are assembled to form ribosomes within the
Definition
nucleolus of the nucleus
Term
liver cells must be able to detoxify harmful substances and neutralize free radicals. the two organelles responsible for detoxification and neutralization of free radicals are
Definition
smooth er and peroxisomes
Term
aerobic respiration requires oxygen and produces ATP which organ is involved in aerobic respiration
Definition
mitochondria
Term
which of the elements of the cytoskeleton is composed of the protein tubulin and forms the majority of centrioles, mitotic spindles, cilia and flagella
Definition
microtubules
Term
the large spherical structure that is normally visible within the nucleus that synthesizes ribosmal RNA and combines it with ribosomal proteins is
Definition
the nucleolus
Term
what are hair like extensions that function to move substances along the cell surface
Definition
cilia
Term
All DNA of an animal is located
Definition
within the nucleus
Term
a gene
Definition
is segment of DNA
may code for one polypeptide or RNA
may be activated when a specific chemical binds to the promoter
Term
protein synthesis involves two major processes
Definition
transcription and translation
Term
proteins are synthesized where
Definition
on ribosomes
Term
a triplet refers to three nucleotides of DNA that code for one amino acid. the three nucleotides of mRNA that code for one amino acid is called
Definition
a codon
Term
4 concepts of cell theory
Definition
1)basic structural and functional unit of life
2) what an organism is capable of doing is based on what its collection of cells is capable of doing
3) biochemical activities of cells are carried out by subcellular structures called organelles
4)continuity of life is cellular
Term
3 regions of a typical animal cell
Definition
plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus
Term
fluid mosaic model
Definition
phospholipid bilayer heads are hydrophilic and tails are hydrophobic
proteins make up about 50% by weight of plasma membrane, integral and peripheral
Term
transmembrane integral proteins
Definition
span the width of the membrane
transportation of substances across the membrane
Term
peripheral proteins
Definition
loosely attached to either lipids or integral proteins
Term
functions of the plasma membrane
Definition
regulates what comes in and goes out
forms boundries
forms receptors for enzymes and hormones
cell to cell recognition
Term
microvilli
Definition
finger like projections, inc. the surface area, function for absorption
Term
tight junctions
Definition
areas where adjacent cells are held together by a fused plasma membrane
- for a barrier that prevents material from passing between cells
Term
desmosomes
Definition
mechanical linkages between cells that hold cells in a sheet
Term
gap junctions
Definition
tiny channels connecting cells so materials can pass directly from one cell to another
Term
3 factors that affect the ability of a substance to cross the plasma membrane
Definition
size, lipid solubility, presence of a protein carrier or channel in the membrane
Term
passive transport
Definition
cell does not have to expend its own energy
Term
active transport
Definition
cell has to split ATP to provide energy
Term
diffusion
Definition
net movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of less concentration
down the conc. gradient
Term
simple diffusion
Definition
molecule can pass directly through the phospholipid bilayer of plasma membrane down the conc. gradient
small, lipid soluable, O2 or CO2
Term
facilitated diffusion
Definition
carrier channel protein that allows the substance to cross the membrane down its concentration gradient(glucose)
Term
osmosis
Definition
diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
Term
tonicity
Definition
refers to the ability of a solution to change the shape of cells by alternating the volume of water in those cells
Term
hypertonic solution
Definition
solution that has more conc. of solutes than the conc. of solutes within the cells
Term
hypotonic solution
Definition
less conc. of solutes than the conc. of solutes in the cell
Term
isotonic solution
Definition
same conc.
Term
filtration
Definition
involves movement of a solvent(water) and small solvents across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower pressure PRESSURE GRADIANT
Term
2 types of active transport
Definition
solute pumping and vesicular transport
Term
vesicular transport
Definition
exocytosis- out
endocytosis-in
Term
endocytosis- 3 types
Definition
phagocytosis-cell eating
pinocytosis-cell drinking
recepter mediated endocytosis
Term
cytoplasm
Definition
cytosol
organelles
and inclusion bodies
Term
ribosomes
Definition
small and made of ribosomal RNA
large and small subunits
site of protein synthesis
assembled within the nucleolus
Term
endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
membranous organelle, extention of the nuclear envelope
Term
rough er
Definition
modify proteins
transport proteins
store proteins
Term
smooth er
Definition
synthesis of lipids
detoxification of harmful substances
storage of calcium ions
Term
golgi apparatus
Definition
process sort and package proteins
form lysosomes
form secretory vesicles for exocytosis
Term
lysosomes
Definition
made by golgi
contain hydrolytic enzymes
extracellular clean up crew
suicide packages
Term
peroxisome
Definition
vesicles that contain enzymes
oxidases and catalyse
decompose fatty acids
neutralize free radicals
detoxify harmful substances(alcohol)
Term
mitochondria
Definition
aerobic respiration
POWER HOUSE OF CELLS
Term
centrioles
Definition
nonmembranous
short rod-like
arranged as 9 triplets of microtubules
found in pairs that are perpindicular
forms mitotic spindle
produce microtubules of cilia and flagella
Term
cytoskeleton
Definition
collects of rods, filaments, and cylinders within the cytoplasm
supports plasma mem.
forms parts of desmosomes
provides a way that other organelles an move through cytoplasm
allow movement
help to organize
Term
3 major types of protein structures (cytoplasm)
Definition
microfilament(smallest)
intermediate filament(most stable)
microtubules(largest)
Term
nucleolus
Definition
synthesizes ribosomal RNA and assemble ribosomes
Term
interphase
Definition
DNA splits and each copy contains one old and one new
Term
sequence of nucleotides in a gene determines
Definition
sequence of amino acids in a protein
Term
gene
Definition
segment of DNA
Term
triplet
Definition
3 nucleotides of DNA that code for one amino acid
Term
protein synthesis 2 major parts
Definition
transcription and translation
Term
transcription
Definition
copying message from DNA to RNA (mRNA)(occurs in nucleus)
Term
translation
Definition
translates nucleotide sequence into amino acid sequence(occurs in cytoplasm on ribosome)
Term
3 types of RNA
Definition
mRNA rRNA tRNA
Term
mRNA
Definition
part of ribosomes, stable
Term
mRNA
Definition
linear chain of nucleotides short lived
Term
tRNA
Definition
clover shaped head with 3 nucleotides exposed
tail binds withspecific amino acids
120 nucleotides long
Term
3 nucleotides on the head of tRNA are called
Definition
anti codon
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