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Anatomy
Weeks 1-5
Question | Answer |
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What is Anatomy? | Anatomy is the study of the structure of a organism and the relationship of it's parts. |
What are the 7 Levels of Organization? | Chemical Level, Organelle Level, Cellular Level, Tissue Level, Organ Level, System Level, Organism Level |
What is homeostasis? | The process in which the body is constantly regulating and maintaining it's balance internally & externally for functionality and survival. |
Name the 3 major body planes | Saggital Plane, Coronal Plane, Transverse Plane, |
Describe anatomical position | The body is standing erect , arms at the side, palms facing forward, head and feet facing forward. |
What is a element? | Is matter that is in it's pure form and cannot be broken down or decomposed into 2 different substances. |
What is a compound? | 2 or more elements that are joined together to form chemical combinations. |
What does the term pH mean and what are the pH ranges? | pH=The power of Hydrogen, a pH of 7 is neutral (considered a normal range) a pH of less than 7 is acidic , a pH of more than 7 is alkalinity |
What are the 4 elements of protein? | Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen |
What are the 2 very important nucleic acids? | DNA & RNA |
What are cell membranes? | The outer boundary of a cell (Plasma membranes) |
What are the functions of the membranes? | Transport, Identification, Signaling, Connection |