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Human Bio Test 1

beginning to Nervous system

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Criteria for life Vs. nonliving things Cellular, Chemical composition, metabolism,Irrability,reproduction, Evolution, homeostasis, Death
Biological Human Uniqueness Bi-pedal (two legs), Oposible thumb, Large Brain, Complex Language
History of Hum Bio A. Superstition,witchcraft, Magic, disease as evil spirits. B. Philosophy reasoning pre Aristotle - 4 Humors: Blood, Phlegn, Choler (yellow bile), Black bile C. Religion D. Scientology - Hippocrates (Father of medicine)
E. Medicine began in Greece - 5th century A.D. died 600 years in Rome Rebirth of medicine - study autonomy Circulation of blood - William Harvey 1628
Which type of bond involves the "give and take" of electrons. ionic
Which type of bond would be found in most organic molecules, e.g., sugar. covalent
An atom that has 4 electrons, 4 protons and 6 neutrons would have an atomic mass of 10
An atom is composed of b. electrons and protons
Which of the following define the atomic number? protons
The C13 is and isotope of C12 which has 6 protons. How many neutrons does C13 have? 7
Which of the following best describes an ion a charged molecule
Hydrochloric acid is an acid because it gives off H+
A solution with a pH of 6 would be considered slightly acidic
If a solution has a pH of 3.2 and a chemical is added to buffer the solution what will happen to the pH of the solution It will remain near pH 3.2
Proteins are made from __________ which are connected together by peptide bonds amino acids
Molecules such as glycogen and cellulose that are formed from long chains of individual sugar molecules are called __________ polysaccharides
Which of the following would NOT be considered a lipid? an amino acid
DNA is considered this type of compound Not a lipid or protein or carbohydrate
Primitive cells known as__________ cells lack a true nucleus. prokaryotic
Which of the following statements best explain the how a tissue like bone can exist despite the fact that there are relatively few cells in the bone tissue? biological organisms are made from cells and cell products
Which of the following are or are comprised of eukaryotic cells? humans and animals
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between cells and the 5 biological kingdoms? The cells that make up the organisms of the 5 kingdoms vary in accord with the types of organisms in the kingdom
Cell division involves which of the following? cytokinesis and mitosis
The majority of the cell cycle is spent in interphase
The last phase of the cell cycle is telophase
Which of the following is NOT a significant function of the plasma membrane? A. synthesizing chromosomes b. selective permeability c. intercellular interactions d. exocytosis a it is involved in synthesizing chromosomes
Which of the following statements reflects the concept of selective permeability? because of their chemical nature
Energy production is best associated with mitochondria
Cell division is best associated with nucleus
Protein synthesis is best associated with Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Packaging large molecules is best associated with Golgi complex/apparatus
Flagella are best associated with… microtubules/microfilaments
The terms smooth and skeletal are best associated with this tissue type of tissue muscle tissue
The terms linings and glands are best associated with this tissue type of tissue epithelial tissue
The terms responsive and sensory are best associated with this tissue type. nerve tissue
The terms fibroblast and cartilage are best associated with this tissue type. connective tissue
Listed below are several functions of skin and an associated mechanism. Which of these has a mechanism inconsistent with the function? protection from heat loss via blocking out external heat
Other Functions of the skin… protection from UV rays via melanin protection against bacteria via a physical barrier protection from fluid loss via a physical barrier
What substance is common to hair, nails and skin Keratin
Which of the following is the best comparison between the dermis and the epidermis? the dermis is made of connective tissue and contains nerve endings
There are numerous types of glands associated with the integumentary system. Which of the following substances is/are NOT released by at least one of these types of gland? hormones
The vertebral column is considered a part of the_____________ skeleton axial
Functions of the skeletal system provides a framework for the body provide protection enables movement of the body produce blood cells
Which of the following statements regarding the relationship between a skeletal system and movement is true? the skeletal system determines the type of movement
The name of the "hard" component of bone is calcium phosphate
Bone ossification (hardening) normally begins in the middle of the bone
A joint would best be described as a place where two bones adjoin
The impulse normally travels from the _____ of a neuron to the ________. From the Dendrite to act on the axon
The substances that convey the impulse between neurons (via a synapse) are called _________ neurotransmitters
A simple definition of an electrical potential is __________ difference in voltage
What significant event occurs within the neuron that results in an action potential? ion channels are opened
Why does the nervous impulse travel faster when the nerve is covered with myelin? the action potential "skips" over the myelin
In terms of anatomical organizationthe brain and spinal chord are part of the ___________ Central nervous system
Which of the following terms does NOT fit in this grouping? a. sympathetic nervous system b. somatic nervous system c. parasympathetic nervous system d. autonomic nervous system nervous system
Which of the following is best associated with the autonomic nervous system? control of sexual function and control of muscle function
A reflex NOT involve ________ the brain
Inductive Vs. Deductive reasoning Inductive - adding to come to conclusion Deductive - talking away info to form conclusion Therefore...
Protons = # of electrons and Atomic Number
Neutrons Neutrons+Protons = Atomic mass
Ecectrons Chemical bonding Happy with 8
2 or more atoms together Molecule
a pure substance of only one atom element
Covalent bonds Sharing electrons
ionic bonds Give and take electrons become + or - in order to attract
Hydrogen bonds Get all the electrons they can
Water is a solvent for both organic and inorganic substances provides medium for reactions to take place transports compounds in body
Acids donate a H+ ion when put in water
Bases donate OH- when put in water
Strength of bases or acids depends on Willingness to donate H+ or OH- Ion
PH Scale 7.0=neutral Less than 7 =acidic More than 7 = basic 7.4 = humans = slightly basic
Buffers Syablize substance so it STAYS at current PH does NOT neutralize substance
Ions = charged particles ions in solutions are called electrolytes
Free radicals contain an unpaired electron 1. tend to damage tissues 2. neutralized via anti-oxidants
Proteins Amino acids linked together Skin, Bone, hair all proteins ALL PEPTIDES are proteins NOT vise versa
Proteins are comprised of 20 different amino acids All enzymes are proteins not Vise versa
Protein shape is important - Helix Protein significance a. structure - hair muscle, connective tissue b. functional - enzymes increase rate of reactions
Carbohydrates are sugars Different carbohydrates Mono - simple sugars Disa - two simple sugars together Poly - polymer or string of simple sugars
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