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Phisiology
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21
Biology
11th Grade
02/16/2011

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Salivary amylase: source, substrate, products and pH
Definition
salivary glands, carbs and amylose, maltose and glucose, 7
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pepsin: source, substrate, products and pH
Definition
gastric glands of stomach, protein, amino acids, 3
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lipase: source, substrate, products, pH
Definition
pancreas, lipids, fatty acid, 7
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digestion begins in the ________, when________ ______ starts
Definition
mouth, salivary amylase
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passive transport
Definition
higher to lower concentration
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active transport
Definition
lower to higher cxn
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two purposes of gastric acid
Definition
breaks down food and aintains acidic ph
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absorbtion
Definition
taking up nutrients
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assimilation
Definition
making nutrients part of body tissue
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purpose of villus
Definition
location of digestion
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antibiotics work either by______, or by______
Definition
blocking protein sythesis in bacteria, or preventing cell wall formation
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phagocytic leutocytes
Definition
white blood cells, swallow invaders
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antigens
Definition
foreign substances that stimulate the production of antibodies
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antibodies
Definition
protein molecules produced in response to a pathogen
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memory cells
Definition
cloned antibody producing lymphocytes that remain in bloodstream to give immunity to later infections
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GnRH
Definition
gonadotrophin releasing hormone
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FSH
Definition
follicle stimulation hormone
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LH
Definition
leutenizing hormone
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ventilation
Definition
breathing
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gas exchange
Definition
diffusion in lungs and cap. beds
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alveoli are:
Definition
small cluster at ends of bronchetides; allow gas exchange to occur
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