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Human Anatomy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is atoms? | Tiny shapes of matter so small they are invisible |
| What are Molecules ? | Is a combination of atmos from larger chemical groupings |
| What is Mitochondria? | The “powerhouses” of cells that provide energy needed by the cell to carry on day-to-day function-ing, growth, and repair. |
| What is Golgi apparatus? | Set of sacs that provides a “packaging” service to the cell by storing material for future internal use or for export from the cell |
| What is Endoplasmic reticulum? | Network of channels within the cell that act as “highways” for the movement of chemicals and as sites for chemical processin |
| What is homeostasis? | relatively con-stant states maintained by the body |
| What are the 4 basic components in every feedback control loop | 1. Sensor mechanism 2. Integrator or control center 3. Effector mechanism 4. Feedback |
| What is element or compounds? | An element is said to be “pure” in the sense that it cannot be broken down or decom-posed into two or more different substances. |
| What are the most important types of subatomic particles? | • Protons (p) • Neutrons (n0) • Electrons (e) |
| How many elements occur naturally on earth? | 92 elements |
| What is isotopes? | An element contain the same number of protons but differ-ent numbers of neutrons. |
| What are the 4 majors groups of organic substance? | 1. Carbohydrates 2. Lipids 3. Proteins 4. Nucleic acids and related molecules. |
| What is Monosaccharides? | simple sugars, are rela-tively small carbohydrates. |
| What is lysosomes ? | Have membranous walls. Lysosomes form when small portions of the plasma membrane pinch inward and separate into a vesicle or sac |
| What is proteasome? | protein-destroying organelle in the cell. |