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Chapter 2 of Human Form Human Function Pg 32-61
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
02/05/2013

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Term
element
Definition
substance that cannot be reduced to a simpler substance by normal forces such as heat, electricity, magnetism, or a chemical reaction
Term

What are the primary functions of:

1. calcium

2. phosphate

3. sodium

4. potassium

5. iron

6. iodine

Definition

1. bone structure, regulates intracellular activity

2. bone

3. extracellular ion

4. intracellular ion

5. carries oxygen in the blood

6. thyroid hormone

Term
Unstable Isotopes
Definition

They will decay and release particles (beta and alpha) and energy (gamma) 

a.k.a Radioactivity

Term

Gamma

 

Definition
The energy
Term
Beta particles
Definition
high energy electrons
Term
alpha particles
Definition
helium nucleus: does more damage than beta because it is a whole helium
Term
If 18F became unstable and decays to release a neutron and a positron, what element would be produced? (9 protons, 9 neutrons --> ?)
Definition
8 protons, 10 neutrons= 180 
Term
Beta emitter
Definition
neutron released electron that converted to a proton. Proton increases, neutron decreases
Term
Alpha emitter
Definition
2 neutrons and 2 protons. 
Term
Formula for bicarbonate
Definition
CO2H2O <--> H2CO3 <--> H+ HCO3 
Term
Ions
Definition
unequal number of protons and electrons
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