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Plain & Simple Guide - Ch. 5 (The Chemistry of the Body)

TermDefinition
Anabolism A biochemical reaction in which simpler substances are combined to form more complex substances resulting in the storage of energy, the production of new celluar material and growth
Catabolism A biochemical process involved in the breakdown of organic compounds, usually leading to the production of energy
Metabolism The sum of all energy-producing and energy-using processes that occur in the human body
Atoms Chemical elements
Subatomic Particles Are broken down atoms that make up protons, neutrons and electrons
Protons Postively charged subatomic particles which form the core of the atom, known as the nucleus
Neturons A neutrally charnged subatomic particle
Electrons A negatively charged subatomic particle that surrounds the nucleus
Molecule The result of two or more atoms bonding together
Ion An atom that is positively or nevatively charged
Acids Substances that will release hydrogen ions in a solution
Solution Two substances in uneven amounts mixed together
Base A substance that will bind to hydrogen ions in a solution
pH Scale The measurement of acids and bases on a scale of 0 to 14.
Free Radicals Reactive molecules the body produces as a result of metabolic processes or disease. They are a factor of tissue damage during the aging process.
pH below 7... Indicates an acid
pH greater than 7 Indicates a base
what is the pH level of the perfect state of balance in the body? 7.35 to 7.45
Nucleus Core of an atom containing protons and neutrons
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