Life
state of balance which organs and systems can function effectively
What is Homeostasis
Electrically charged atoms or groups of atoms are_____
What is an ION
A substance that can be broken down into the two or more elements contained within it
What is a Compound
Enzymes __________ the reactions that sustain life.
What is Catalyze
a substance that releases ions in water
What is an electrolyte
Meaning "Disease"
What is Patho
Ions with a positive charge
What is a Cation
A naturally occurring, inorganic element
What is a mineral
Speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
What are Catalysts?
The main extracellular cation
What are the 4 elements that make up 96% of the human body weight?
What is Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen
Ion with a negative charge
What is an Anion
compounds that contain the element carbon are called
A + B = AB
What is a Synthesis Reaction
The principal intracellular cation
What is Potassium
I am an atom that carries a positive charge
What is a Proton
Occurs when atoms are bonded to form molecules by sharing electrons
What is a covalent bond
Energy that is mostly used to power cellular process is obtained from
What is Carbohydrates
AB = A + B
What is a Decomposition Reaction
The principal cation needed for bone growth
What is Calcium
I am an atom that carries a negative charge
What is a neutron
What is an ionic bond
The most abundant of the body's organic compound
Breaking down larger molecules into smaller ones that the body can use for its own needs
What is Catabolism
The primary buffer used in all circulating all body fluids
What is Bicarbonate