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Ericka Parker
Anatomy Assignments 1&2 (final set)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| thoracic cavity | The lungs are located in the: |
| area behind the knee | Popliteal refers to the: |
| inferior | In anatomical position the wrist is ___________ as compared to the elbow |
| pinky is lateral as compared to the thumb | Which of the following does not describe anatomical position? |
| metabolism | What term is used to describe all of the chemical reactions that occur in body cells? |
| hydrolysis | What decomposition reaction requires the addition of a water molecule to break a bond? |
| protons in its nucleus | The total number of electrons in a neutral atom equals the number of: |
| electrolytes | Acids, bases, and salts belong to a large group of compounds called |
| chemical bond | A force holding two atoms together is a(n) |
| polar | Hydrogen bonds result from unequal charge distribution on a molecule. Such molecules are said to be |
| octet rule | Atoms with fewer than eight electrons in the outer energy level will attempt to lose, gain, or share electrons with other atoms to achieve stability. This tendency is called the |
| covalent | Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electrons are called: |
| synthesis reaction | The reaction between hydrogen and oxygen needed to form water is an example of a: |
| eight protons | The element oxygen has an atomic number of 8, which means it contains: |
| transfer of electrons from one atom to another | Ionic bonds are chemical bonds formed by the: |