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A&B Final
Review for Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A substance made of only one type of atom is called an ___. | element |
| Name the element represented by each chemical symbol. Fe ___ Na___ P___ | Iron=Fe Sodium=Na Phospherus=P |
| The most abundant compound in the human body is ___. | H20 |
| What 3 things are needed for a balanced chemical state of the body? | Acids, bases, and buffers |
| What are 3 major regulatory systems to maintain chemical balance? | Buffer system, Renal system, and Respiratory system |
| A ___ is regarded to as a "chemical sponge." | buffer |
| The smallest part of an element that still retains properties of that element is a/an ___. | atom |
| The kind of change that produces a new substance is a ___ change. | chemical |
| The ___ is considered the basic unit of life. | cell |
| What is the neutral pH? | 7.0 |
| An increase in ___ ions makes a solution more acidic. | hydrogen |
| What is the substance of all living material? What does it mean? | protoplasm:original substance |
| Which organelle functions as the protein factories in the cell? | ribosomes |
| Is the elbow considered proximal or distal to the shoulder? | distal |
| Three types of muscle tissue are: | cardiac, smooth, and skeletal |
| What part of the body is the thorax in? | chest |