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Crystal Jackson
Anatomy 1-5 weeks
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define Anatomy | as the study of the structure of an organism and the relationships of its parts. |
| Define Physiology | is the science that deals with the functions of the living organism and it parts |
| Define homeostasis | the activity of cells throughout the body to maintain the physiological state within a narrow range that is compatible with life. |
| Homeostasis is regulated by | by negative feedback loops and, much less frequently, by positive feedback loops. |
| what are chemical bonds | two types unite atoms into groupings such as crystals and molecules |
| What are Ionic bonds | formed by transfer of electrons; strong electrostatic force that binds positively and negatively charged ions together |
| What are Hydrogen bonds | |
| What does metabolism mean | all of the chemical reactions that occur in body cells; informally called body chemistry |
| What is anabolism | Chemical reactions that join simple molecules together to form more complex molecules |
| what is catabolism | metabolism that breaks down complex materials within living plants and animals and usually involves the release of energy and formation of waste products. |
| Acids | an acid is any substance that will release a hydrogen ion (H) when in solution. |
| Bases | or alkaline compounds, are electrolytes that, when dissociated in solution, |
| PH scale | A pH of 7 indicates neutrality (equal amounts of H and OH). A pH < 7 indicates acidity (more H than OH). A pH > 7 indicates alkalinity (more OH than H). |
| Epithelial tissue | covers and protects the body surface, lines body cavities, specializes in moving substances into and out of the body or particular organs (secretion, excretion, and absorption), and forms many glands. |
| Connective tissue | functions to support the body and its parts, connect and hold them together, transport substances through the body, and protect it from foreign invaders. |
| Muscle tissue | produces movement; it moves the body and its parts |
| Nervous tissue | most complex tissue in the body. It specializes in communication among the various parts of the body and in integration of their activities. |
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