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Which level of control operates at the cell level, often using genes and enzymes to regulate cell function?   show
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show Circadian cycles  
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To accomplish self-regulation, a highly complex and integrated communication control system or network is required. This type of network is called a(n)   show
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The normal reading or range is called the   show
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Effectors can be described as   show
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Local control or ______, intrinsic mechanisms often make use of chemical signals.   show
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The impact of effector activity on sensors may be positive or negative. Therefoe, homeostatic control mechanisms are categorized as   show
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Extrinsic control usually involves which mode of regulation?   show
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show Slowed or maintained in the homeostatic range  
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Processes for maintaining or restoring homeostasis are known as   show
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Many complex processes of the body are coordinated at many levels. These include   show
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show Afferent  
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Events that lead to an immune response to an infection or the formation of a blood clot are examples of   show
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Which of the following is a basic component of every feedback control loop?   show
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The concept that information may flow ahead to another process to trigger a change in anticipation of an event that will follow is called   show
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The relatively constant state maintained by the body is known as   show
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The plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts is the _______ plane.   show
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The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except: stomach, pancreas, heart, reproductive organs   show
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show Balance  
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An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is called a(n):   show
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Molecules are:   show
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show Abdominal cavity  
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A plane through the body that divides the body into right and left sides is called:   show
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What describes anatomical position?   show
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Several kinds of tissues working together are termed a(n):   show
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show Chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism  
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A sagittal section divides the body into ______ portions.   show
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Two major cavities of the human body are:   show
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show Skeletal  
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show Deep  
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show Right hypochondriac  
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show Right hypochondriac, epigastric, and left hypochondriac  
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An organ is one organizational level higher than a(n):   show
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The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:   show
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show Nine  
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If your reference point is "farthest away from the trunk of the body" versus "nearest to the trunk of the body," where does the knee lie in relation to the ankle?   show
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show Organelles  
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The mediastinum contains all of the following except the: trachea, venae cavae, right lung, esophagus   show
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show Area behind the knee  
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show Coronal (or frontal)  
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When many similar cells specialize to perform a certain function, it is referred to as a(n):   show
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show Mitochondria  
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The reproductive system includes all of the following except the: testes, ovaries, ureter, penis   show
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The abdominal quadrants are located with what structure as their midpoint??   show
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The lungs are located in the:   show
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What is the anatomical direction that means nearer the surface?   show
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Intracellular parasires that consist of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat and sometimes by a lipoprotein envelope are called:   show
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show The body trying to maintain homeostasis and a negative feedback mechanism  
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Which of the following is not one of the basic components in a feedback control loop? Effector mechanism, transmitter, sensor, integrating center   show
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The term that literally means self-immunity is:   show
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Pathogenesis can be defined as:   show
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Which of the following may put one at risk for developing a given disease? Environment, stress, lifestyle, all of the above   show
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show Reproductive  
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Positive-feedback control systems:   show
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show Oxytocin would inhibit uterine contractions  
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show Oppose a change  
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Intrinsic control:   show
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Negative-feedback mechanisms:   show
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show Hypothalamus  
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show A state of relative constancy  
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Of the pathogenic organisms, which is the most complex?   show
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What is a protein substance with no DNA or RNA and is thought to be the cause of mad cow disease?   show
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show Set point  
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The contraction of the uterus during the birth of a baby is an example of _______ feedback.   show
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show Occurence, distribution, and transmission  
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The most important monosaccharide is   show
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show False  
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The lipid that is often referred to as a tissue hormone is   show
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A very large molecule composed of subunits of sugar, a nitrogen base, and a phosphate bond is a   show
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show Hydrophilic  
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Any large molecule made up of many identical small molecules is called a(n)   show
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Chaperone proteins assist in the proper folding of other proteins so they can have the correct functional shape. True or false   show
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show Organic molecules  
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All proteins have which four elements?   show
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show Adenine; thymine  
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show Functional group  
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show False  
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Proteins are polymers of   show
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DNA and RNA are important because   show
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What determines how a protein performs?   show
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show False  
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show All available bonds of its hydrocarbon chain are filled  
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show Polysaccharide  
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show Glycogen  
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ATP   show
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show Steroids  
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show Phospholipid and steroid  
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Which of the following is not one of the major groups of organic substances in the human body? Proteins, salts, lipids, nucleic acids   show
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show They both contain glycerol and fatty acids  
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Prostaglandins and steriods share what characteristics?   show
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All of the following substances are organic except: lipids, electrolytes, carbohydrates, proteins   show
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show Dehydration synthesis  
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show Fatty acids and glycerol  
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show Glycogen  
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show Carbohydrate and protein; protein  
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Which level of protein structure refers to the number, kind, and sequence of amino acids?   show
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show Is a double-helix strand of nucletides  
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The alpha helix is an example of which level of protein structure?   show
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show Creatine phosphate  
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show NH3+  
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The element that is present in all proteins but not in carbohydrates is:   show
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Which lipid is part of vitamin D?   show
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The roles played by proteins can be divided into which categories?   show
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Humans can synthesize 13 of 21 basic amino acids; the remaining 8, which must be included in the diet, are called:   show
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show They include substances commonly called sugars, they are the body's primary source of energy, and they are a part of both DNA and RNA.  
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show Breaks down compounds by adding  
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The water molecule has two distinct ends, each with a partial electrical charge. Because of this structure, water is said to be   show
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Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electrons are called:   show
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show Release hydrogen ions  
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show Hydrolysis  
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A molecule that is polar:   show
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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between the outer shells of two atoms is called a(n) _____ bond.   show
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The total number of electrons in a neutral atom equals the number of:   show
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show Metabolism  
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Hydrogen bonds result from unequal charge distribution on a molecule. Such molecules are said to be   show
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show Radon  
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show Eight protons  
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show Carbon  
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show Down; acidic  
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show Solution becomes more basic and the pH rises.  
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Electrolytes are:   show
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Ionic bonds are chemical bonds formed by the:   show
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show Can form as the result of a chemical reaction between acids and bases, are electrolytes, and will form crystals if the water is removed.  
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A substance that can be broken down or decomposed into two or more different substances is called a(n)   show
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Which subatomic particles carry a charge?   show
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show Hydrolysis  
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The reaction between hydrogen and oxygen needed to form water is an example of a:   show
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The type of chemical reaction most likely to require energy is a(n) _______ reaction.   show
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Which type of chemical reaction results in the breakdown of a complex substance into two or more simpler substances?   show
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show 96%  
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An atom can be described as chemically inert if its outermost electron shell contains _____ electrons.   show
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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. The tendency is called the   show
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show Isotope  
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For sodium to transform from a neutral atom to a positive ion, it must:   show
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A weak acid:   show
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Acids, bases, and salts belong to a large group of compounds called   show
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A force holding two atoms together is a(n)   show
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show Number of protons in the nucleus  
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The chest is ________ to the abdomen.   show
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show Popliteal region  
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show the infero-medial aspect of the back  
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The sternal region is ________ to the scapular region.   show
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An example of a tissue in the body is   show
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show Dorsal  
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show Synthesis by scientists  
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show Torward the head  
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show The chin  
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Anatomy is defined as the study of the _____ of a living organism.   show
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show Gallbladder  
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Muscles are ________ to the skin.   show
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show Coronal  
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show Superior  
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show Median  
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show Proximal  
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Which branch of anatomy studies the structural changes that occur as one ages?   show
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The brain is ________ to the skull.   show
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show Lower part of the abdomen, where the navel lies.  
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________ refers to an inner region of an organ, whereas _____ refers to an outer region or layer of an organ.   show
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show Spinal cord  
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show Where the thigh joins the trunk  
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show Axial and appendicular  
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show Abdominal and pelvic  
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The plane that divides the body into front and back portions is the ___________ plane.   show
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show Front upper leg; thigh  
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The dorsal cavity is subdivided into a cranial and a spinal cavity? True or false   show
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show Pass through both ears  
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show Lymphatic  
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show Hydrolysis  
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The process of digestion of food is an example of which type of reaction?   show
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show Neutrons  
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When atoms combine, they may gain, lose, or share:   show
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show Zinc  
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The study of metabolism includes examination of: catabolism, anabolism, APT requirements, all of the above   show
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show Water  
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show Four  
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What represents properties of water?   show
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show Synthesis  
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show Are protein donors, taste sour, release hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution  
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An example of an element would be:   show
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show A positive and a negative ion attracting each other  
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show 2  
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The hydrogen isotope tritium consists of:   show
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Atomic mass is determined by the number of:   show
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show Exchange  
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A solution that contains a greater concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) than hydrogen ions (H+) is a(n) ________ solution.   show
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show Stability of the atom when there are eight electrons in the outermost energy level  
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show Solution becomes more acidic  
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Approximately what percentage of the body weight of an adult female is water?   show
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show Protons  
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Which kind of bond is the weakest?   show
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Carbon has an atomic number of 6. The number of electrons found in the first shell is:   show
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show Dehydration synthesis  
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A magnesium atom has an atomic number of 12, an atomic mass of 25, and a +2 charge. This atom would contain ______ protons, _____ neutrons, and ________ electrons.   show
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Substances that accept hydrogen ions are called:   show
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Which of the following represents a trace element in the body? sulfur, chlorine, iron, phosphorus   show
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