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Physiology
Undergraduate 1
08/19/2012

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Term
The human body consists of ________________ cells.
Definition
70 trillion
Term
Human Anatomy
Definition
Deals with structure and arrangement of body parts
Term
Human Physiology
Definition
Deals with function of body parts
Term
Attributes (Characteristics) of Life
Definition
Respiration, Reproduction, Complex Structure, Ability to create/eat food, Response, metabolism, growth, movement/cyclosis
Term
Requirements of Organisms
Definition
Water, Food, Heat, Oxygen, Pressure
Term
Homeostasis
Definition
Maintenance of a stable environment inside the human body
Term
Human Body Temperature is
Definition
37C 98.6F
Term
Describe the Levels of Organization
Definition
atoms/molecules/macromolecules/organelles/cells/tissues/organs/organ systems/organisms
Term
Name the 2 major cavities
Definition
Dorsal, Ventral
Term
What are the cavities inside the Dorsal cavitiy
Definition
Cranium and Spinal
Term
What are the cavities in the Ventral Cavity
Definition
Thoracic and Abdominopelvic
Term
What are inside the thoracic cavity?
Definition
Pleura(Lungs)
Term
What are the cavities in the abdominopelvic?
Definition
Abdominal and pelvic
Term
What is inside the abdominal cavitiy?
Definition
Stomach, Lg. intestine, Sm. instestine, Liver, Spleen, Gallbladder
Term
What is inside the pelvic cavity?
Definition
End of Lg. Intestine, reproductive organs
Term
Name the minor cavities
Definition
Oral, Orbital, Nasal, Tympanic
Term
What separates the Thoracic and Abdominal Cavities?
Definition
Diaphragm
Term
What is the space between the Pleura(Lungs)?
Definition
Mediastinum
Term
Serous Membranes
Definition
Lines the thoracic cavity
Term
Parietal Membranes
Definition
always on the outside
Term
Visceral Membranes
Definition
Always on the inside
Term
Name the Organ Systems
Definition
Integumentary, Muscular, Skeletal, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Endocrine, Reproductive, Urinary, Nervous, Lymphatic, Digestive.
Term
Superior
Definition
above
Term
Inferior
Definition
Below
Term
Anterior
Definition
Front
Term
Anterior
Definition
Front
Term
Posterior
Definition
Back
Term
Medial
Definition
Centered
Term
Lateral
Definition
Towards the side
Term
Ipsilateral
Definition
Same side
Term
Contralateral
Definition
Opposite sides
Term
Proximal
Definition
Closer to
Term
Distal
Definition
Farther From
Term
Superficial/Peripheral
Definition
At the top
Term
Deep
Definition
Deep
Term
Sagittal
Definition
Divides body into left and right
Term
Transverse
Definition
Cuts the body into Superior and Inferior Sections
Term
Coronal
Definition
Divides the body into Anterior and Posterior sections
Term
nine body regions
Definition
Rt. Hypochondriac Epigastric Lt Hypo.
Rt. Lumbar Umbillical Lt. Lumbar
Rt. Iliac Hypogastric Lt. Iliac
Term
Biochemistry
Definition
The Chemistry of Living Things
Term
Matter
Definition
Any substance (Liquid, water, gas) that has weight and occupies space
Term
Elements
Definition
Substances that cannot be broken down by chemical elements. Make up matter.
Term
Elements consist of _____________.
Definition
Atoms
Term
Bulk Elements
Definition
Elements required by the body in large amounts
C, H, O, N, S
Term
Trace Elements
Definition
Elements required by the body in small amounts
Fe, I, F, Mn, Co, Zn
Term
Ultra Trace Amounts
Definition
Required by the body in very small amounts
Arsenic
Term
Atom
Definition
The smallest subdivision of elements
Term
Electrons
Definition
Orbit atoms
negative charge
Term
Positrons
Definition
Found in Nucleus of Atom
Positive charge
Term
Neutrons
Definition
Found in Nucleus of Atom
Neutral charge
Term
Subatomic Particles
Definition
Electrons, Positrons, Neutrons
Term
Atomic Number
Definition
Number of Protons
Term
Mass Number
Definition
Number of Protons and Neutrons
Term
Isotopes
Definition
Variations in an atoms number of neutrons
Term
3 types of Atomic Radiation
Definition
Alpha- slow and non penetrating
Beta - Fast and Penetrating
Gamma - Very fast and Deep penetrating
Term
atoms combine to form __________.
Definition
Molecules
Term
Molecules combine to form ______________.
Definition
Compounds
Term
Bond
Definition
attractive force that holds atoms together
Term
covalent bond
Definition
bond formed through the sharing of atoms
Term
Ionic bond
Definition
Bond formed when one atom loses an electron to another atom
Term
Hydrogen Bond
Definition
Bond formed a hydrogen atom and two other atoms, one of which must be oxygen or nitrogen.
Term
Chemical Reactions
Definition
Reactants -> Product
Term
Decomposing Reactions
Definition
AB -> A + B
Term
Exchange Reaction
Definition
AB + CD -> AC +BD
Term
Reversible Reaction
Definition
A + B <-> AB
Term
Acids
Definition
Release H+ when dissolved in water
Term
Bases
Definition
Release OH when dissolved in water
Term
pH scale
Definition
0 to 14
7 = neutral
14 the most base
0 the most acidic
Term
Acids and Bases react to produce ______.
Definition
Salts
Term
HCO3
Definition
Biocarbobate Salt
Needed for acid/base balance
Term
Ca+2
Definition
Calcium Ion
Important for Bone development and muscle construction
Term
CO3-2
Definition
Carbonate ion
Important for tissue development
Term
Cl-
Definition
Chloride Ions
Important for water balance
Term
H+
Definition
Hydrogen Ions
Important for maintaining tissue pH
Term
Mg+2
Definition
Magnesium Ions
Components of Bone tissue
Term
PO4-3
Definition
Phosphate Ions
Components of Bone Tissue
Needed for Nucleic Acid and ATP synthesis
Needed to maintain membrane polarity
Term
K+
Definition
Potassium Ion
Needed to maintain membrane polarity
Term
SO4-2
Definition
Sulfate ions
Term
Glucose
Definition
Monosaccharide
Term
Sucrose
Definition
disaccharide
Term
Starch
Definition
Polysaccharide
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