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SERNS - Anatomy - Test #2 Chapter 2,16,17,19

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PROTON   Positive  
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NEUTRON   Neutral  
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ELECTRON   Negative  
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Chemical Bonds   Force or attraction between positive and negative electrical charges that keeps 2 or more atoms together.  
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Ionic Bonds   Involve the loss of 1 or more electrons by 1 atom and the gain of the elecxtron by another atom.  
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Covalent Bonds   Involves the sharing of electrons.  
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Atom   the smallest part of an element that still retains the characteristics of the element.  
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Element   A substance made up of only 1 type of atom.  
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7 Elements that make up the human body   Calcium, Sulfur, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Carbon, Oxygen, Phosphorus  
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Electron   This determines if it will be attracted to another for the process of bonding.  
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Oxygen   Needed product for cell respiration  
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Carbon Dioxide   Waste product for cell respiration  
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When we EXERCISE, we really feel the products of cell respiraton, because...   It produces heat.  
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Ionic bonds   The ones with a + want to pair up with a -.  
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Cations   Carry a positive charge.  
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Anions   Carry a negative charge.  
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Covalent bonds   Involve the SHARING of electrons.  
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Example of a covalent bond   H2O (these bonds are identified by the #)  
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Example of a ionic bond   Na+ + Cl- = Table Salt (these bonds are identified by a + or -)  
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Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon Dioxide, Water, ATP and heat   Formula for cell respiration  
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Synthesis Reaction   Requires ATP  
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Decomposition Reaction   Produces ATP  
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Chemical Reactions   Refers to the making or breaking of bonds.  
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Synthesis Reaction   Bonds are formed to join 2 or more molecules.  
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Decomposition Reaction   Bonds are broken; Molecule is broken down.  
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Cell Respiration   Energy production within the cells.  
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Buffer System   A chemical or pair of chemicals that minimize the changes in pH.  
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Water   Makes up 60-75% of the body.  
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Water Compartments   Intracellular (65%) Cytoplasm Extracellular (35%) Plasma, tissue fluid, lymph, specialized fluids.  
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Oligosaccharides   "Self" antigens in our cell membrane.  
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Glycogen   Storage form for excess glucose in the liver.  
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Amylase   Enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates.  
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Disaccharides   Added to other foods as a sweetener.  
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Glucose   Most important energy source for cells.  
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Provides fiber to promote peristalsis   Cellulose  
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Carbohydrate   Source of energy for the body.  
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Blood/Body pH   7.35-7.45  
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Acidosis   Lower pH (increase H ions) Confused, disoriented, coma -> die  
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Alkalosis   Higher pH (decrease H ions) Irritablility, seizures, arrest -> die  
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Buffer system - Bicarbonate   1st responder -> tissue, blood  
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Buffer system - Phosphate   kidneys  
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Buffer system - Protein   inside the cell  
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Buffer system - Respiratory   Rate of breathing  
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Calcium   Ca  
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Hydrogen   H  
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Carbon   C  
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Fluorine   F  
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Sodium   Na  
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Magnesium   Mg  
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Phosphorus   P  
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Sulfur   S  
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Chlorine   Cl  
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Potassium   K  
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Manganese   Mn  
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Iron   Fe  
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Cobalt   Co  
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Copper   Cu  
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Zinc   Zn  
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Iodine   I  
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Calcium   Provides strength in bones and teeth; Necessary for blood clotting; Necessary for muscle contraction.  
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Phosphorus   Provides strength in bones and teeth; Part of DNA, RNA and ATP; Part of cell membranes  
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Iron   Part of hemoglobin in red blood cells, transports oxygen; Part of myoglobin in muscles, stores oxygen; Necessary for cell respiration.  
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Copper   Necessary for cell respiration; Necessary for hemoglobin synthesis.  
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Sodium   Necessary for muscle contraction; necessary for nerve impulse transmission.  
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Potassium   Necessary for muscle contraction; necessary for nerve impulse transmission; Clotting.  
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Sulfur   Part of some proteins such as insulin and keratin  
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Cobalt   Part of Vitamin B12  
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Iodine   Part of thyroid hormones - thyroxine  
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Fat Soluble Vitamins   A,D,E,K  
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Vitamin A   Synthesis rhodopsin, calcification of growing bones, maintenance of epithelial tissues  
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Vitamin D   Absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the small intestine. Contributes to immune responses, action of insulin and preservation of muscle mass and strength.  
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Vitamin E   An antioxidant-prevents destruction of cell membranes. Contributes to wound healing and detoxifying ability of the liver.  
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Vitamin K   Synthesis of prothrombin and other clotting factors  
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Folic Acid   Synthesis of DNA, especially in blood cell production. Contributes to development of fetal CNS.  
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The alimentary tube   Extends from the mouth to the anus.  
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The alimentary tube   Consists of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine.  
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Accessory organs   teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.  
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Chemical digestion   Enzymes break down food / break down of complex organics into simpler organics.  
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Mechanical digestion   CHEWING - breaks food down into smaller pieces.  
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Carbohydrates (metabolizes) are digested to...   Glucose  
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Lipids/Fats (metabolizes) are digested to...   fatty acids and glycogen  
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Proteins (metabolizes) are digested to...   amino acids  
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Starches   Found in plant foods  
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Saturated fats   animal foods and solid at room temperature  
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Unsaturated fats   transfats and liquid at room temperature  
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Structural proteins   Form pores and receptor sites in cell membranes; Keratin/Collagen  
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Hormones   Insulin-enables cells to take in glucose; lowers blood glucose level; Growth hormone-increases protein synthesis and cell division  
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Hemoglobin   Enables red blood cells to carry oxygen  
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Myoglobin   Stores oxygen in muscle cells  
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Antibodies   Produced by lymphocytes (white blood cells); label pathogens for destruction  
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Myosin and actin   Muscle structure and contraction  
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Enzymes   Catalyst reactions  
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Steroids/Cholesterol   Part of cell membrane; Converted to Vitamin D: Converted by the liver to bile salts -> emulsify fats during digestion; Precursor for steriod hormones (estrogen/testosterone)  
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Phospholipids   Part of cell membrane (lecithin); forms the myelin sheath to provide electrical insulation for neurons.  
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LDL   Bad cholesterol (clogs your arteries)  
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HDL   Good cholesterol (higher in protein and lower in cholesterol--more easily removed from the blood by the liver and excreted in bile.  
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WATER   Is a solvent; Is a lubricant; Changes temperature slowly.  
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DNA   Found in chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell, it is the genetic code for hereditary characteristics  
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RNA   copies the genetic code of DNA to direct protein synthesis in the cytoplasm of cells.  
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ATP   energy transferring molecule, formed when cell respiration releases energy from food molecules, used for energy requiring cellular processes  
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Salivary glands   Parotid, Submandibular, Sublingual  
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Lower Esophageal Sphinter   Relaxes to allow food to enter the stomach, then contracts to prevent the backup of stomach contents.  
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Peristalsis   Waves of muscular contractions (one-way) that propel the contents through a hollow organ.  
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Mucosa   Lining of the alimentary tube; produces mucus.  
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Submucosa   Vascular-blood supply; Innervated-has communication with brain for digestion.  
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External Muscle Layer   Layer that is responsible for peristalsis.  
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Serosa   Outermost layer; Above the diaphragm -> mesentary membrane; Peritoneum -> Abdominal cavity.  
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Stomach   Mechanical digestion is complete; Begins the digestion of protein.  
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Mucous cells   Secrete mucus which coats the stomach lining.  
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Chief cells   Secrete pepsin.  
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Parietal cells   Produce Hydrochloric acid.  
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G cells   Produces gastric juice.  
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Tripsin   Protein enzyme  
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Pepsin   Protein enzyme  
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Lipase   Lipid enzyme  
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Bile   Lipid enzyme  
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Only digestive function of the Liver   to produce bile.  
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Metabolizes carbs, proteins, fats   Liver  
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Stores fat-soluble Vitamins A,D,E,K   Liver  
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Most important function of the liver   Detoxification  
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Phagocytosis by Kupffer cells   In the liver -> Destroy the bacteria, removing them from the blood before the blood returns to the heart.  
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2 major functions of the pancreas   To make insulin and to make enzymes and bicarbonate juice and pancreatic juice.  
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Gallbladder   Stores bile until needed; cystic duct joins hepatic duct to form common bile duct.  
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Bile   Mostly water; breaks down fats; excretory function -> carries bilirubin and excess cholesterol for elimination in feces.  
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Secretin   Hormone produced by the duodenum; stimulates the production of bile.  
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Functions of the Large Intestine   Absorption of water, minerals, vitamins; elimination of undigestible material.  
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ectomy   excision/removal  
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itis   inflammation  
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logy   study of  
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endo   within  
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hemi   half  
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quadri   four  
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dys   pain  
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oma   tumor  
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megaly   enlargement  
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cyan/o   blue  
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erythr/o   red  
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R/O   rule out  
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NAD   no acute distress  
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WNL   within normal limits  
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febrile   fever, elevated temperature  
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morbidity   a diseased state  
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mortality   being subject to death  
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kg   kilogram  
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h.s.   hours sleep  
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PMH   past medical history  
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HPI   history of present illness  
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alimentary tube   hollow tube extending from mouth to anus  
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lower esophageal sphincter/cardiac sphincter   opening from esophagus to stomach  
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rugae   folds of the mucosa of organs such as the stomach and urinary bladder which permits the expansion of the organ  
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cecum   first part of the large intestine, the dead-end portion adjacent to the ileum  
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appendicitis   inflammation of the appendix  
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defacation reflex   spinal cord reflex that eliminate stool from the colon  
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albumin   a liver protein which is found in the plasma; contributes to osmotic pressure  
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ascites   abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal space  
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GERD   heartburn, reflux of contents from the stomach back into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease)  
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Atom   the smallest part of an element.  
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Which STOMACH cell makes mechanical digestion possible?   Parietal cells (make hydrochloric acid)  
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Fats are only broken down here...   the duodenum  
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Normal body temperature range   96.5F - 99.5F  
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THYROXINE (Factor that affects heat production)   The most important regulator of day-to-day metabolism; increases use of food for ATP production, thereby increasing heat production  
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EPINEPHRINE AND SYMPATHETIC STIMULATION (Factor that affects heat production)   important in stress situations; increases the metabolic activity of many organs; increases ATP and heat production  
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SKELETAL MUSCLES (Factor that affects heat production)   Normal muscle tone requires ATP; the heat produced is about 25% of the total body heat at rest  
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LIVER (Factor that affects heat production)   Always metabolically active; produces as much as 20% of total body heat at rest  
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FOOD INTAKE (Factor that affects heat production)   Increases activity of the GI tract; increates ATP and heat production  
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HIGHER BODY TEMPERATURE (Factor that affects heat production)   Increases metabolic rate, which increases heat production, may become detrimental during high fevers  
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Radiation (Heat Loss)   Heat from the body is transferred to cooler objects not touching the skin  
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Conduction (Heat Loss)   Loss of heat to cooler air or objects that touch the skin, such as clothing  
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Convection (Heat Loss)   Air currents move warm air away from the skin  
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Sweating (Heat Loss)   excess body heat evaporates sweat on the skin surface  
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Respiratory tract (Heat Loss)   Evaporation - body heat evaporates water from the respiratory mucosa, and water vapor is exhaled  
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Urinary tract (Heat Loss)   Urination (urine is at body temperature when eliminated)  
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Digestive tract (Heat Loss)   Defecation (feces are at body temperature when eliminated)  
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Hypothalmus   responsible for the regulation of body temperature "the thermostat" of the body  
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Metabolism   all of the reactions that take place in the body  
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Anabolism   synthesis reactions, the bonding together of smaller molecules to form larger ones  
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Catabolism   decomposition, the breaking of larger molecules to form smaller molecules  
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The potential energy in food is measured in units called...   Calories  
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dehydration   raises osmolarity  
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osmolarity   the concentration of dissolved materials in the urine  
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Electolyte - Sodium   136-142 - creates much of the osmotic pressure of ECF; most abundant cation in ECF; essential for electrical activity of neurons and muscle cells  
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Electrolyte - Potassium   3.5-5.0 - creates much of the osmotic pressure of ICF; most abundant cation in ICF; essential for electrical activity of neurons and muscle cells  
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