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Yana Tonoyan

Chemistry of Life+ Organization of the Body

TermDefinition
Synthesis Making something new by combining simpler substances
Decomposition Breakdown into simpler substances
Metabolism Body chemistry (in cell)
Catabolism Breakdown of complex compounds and release energy
Anabolism Join simple molecules to make complex ones
Acid Substances that will release hydrogen ion
Bases Alkaline compound
Buffers System in body that brings pH to homeostatic state
Salts Chemical interaction of acid and base
Acidosis Too acidic
Alkalosis Too alkaline
Cells Smallest living unit in the body
Tissue Many cells with common function
Organs Group of several tissues for a common function
Systems Numbers and kinds of organs to perform a function
Anatomy/ Physiology Structure/ Function
Bilateral Symmetry Left and right side mirror each other
Supine/ Prone Laying face up/ Laying face down
Anterior/ Posterior Front/ Back
Superior/ Inferior Up/ Down
Medial Toward the midline of the body
Lateral Sides from midline
Proximal Near the trunk of the body
Distal Away from trunk
Superficial Near surface
Deep Away from surface
Anatomical Position upright posture, arms at side, thumbs out, palms facing up, feet together, eyes facing forward
Cavity Empty space filled with organs
Homeostatsis Relative constancy of internal environment
Diaphragm Separates thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity
Dorsal Back
Ventral Anterior Organs
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