Acids and Bases
The number on the pH that represents a neutral substance
7
What are the lowest and highest numbers on the pH scale?
0 and 14
Is the following substance an acid or a base?
NaOH
Base
The process by which immune cells consume and destroy foreign cells in the bloodstream
Phagocytosis
This type of pathogen causes diseases such as tuberculosis and tonsillitis
Bacteria
Name the following acid:
HCl
Hydrochloric Acid
What is the reaction call between an acid and a base to produce a salt and water?
Neutralisation
Name the following base:
KOH
Potassium hydroxide
The category of immune system (innate or acquired) that mucous membranes belong to
Innate
The name of the white blood cells that form part of the acquired immune system
Lymphocytes
Strong
Name the following acid:
H2PO4
Phosphoric Acid
What is the name given to an infectious disease carrier?
The 4 types of pathogen that can cause disease
Bacteria, Virus, Protozoa, Fungi
The type of neuron that is responsible for sending messages from the peripheral nervous system to the central nervous system
Sensory Neuron
Complete the following reaction:
H2SO4 + NaOH --> H2O + ________
Na2SO4
Substance A has a lower pH than substance B. Which substance has the higher hydrogen ion concentration?
Substance A
What is the pH of a substance that has 100x more hydrogen ions that a substance with a pH of 8?
6
The coating along the axon of a neuron that increases its electrical conductivity
Myelin sheath
Diabetes is caused by the dysfunction of what endocrine gland?
Pancreas
Complete the following reaction:
Acid + _______ --> Salt + Water + Carbon dioxide
Carbonate
Complete the following reaction:
Acid + Metal --> Salt + ______
Hydrogen Gas
The name of the small space that connects two neurons
Synapse
The endocrine gland largely responsible for the fight or flight mechanism
Adrenal Gland
The name of the chemical produced by immune cells that attaches onto antigens in the body
Antibodies