Structural Units 1
The term for "toward the midline" is
medial
The ________________ plane divides the body into EQUAL right and left sides.
Midsagittal
Name for a positively charged ion.
cation
List the three types of matter.
Solids, liquids, gases
Term meaning "toward the origin or heart"
Proximal
What does the term "anatomy" mean?
Where/what. Memorization of terms
What human body system is composed of glands and hormones?
Endocrine
Describe the difference between potential and kinetic energy.
Potential = stored energy
Kinetic = moving energy
List the three subatomic particles and their associated charges.
Protons (+)
Neutrons (0)
Electrons (-)
Measurement on a pH scale indicating a substance is neutral.
7.0
The term for "in front" is
anterior
The ___________________ divides the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
Diaphragm
_________________ are the building blocks of proteins
amino acids
How many valence electrons does sodium have?
1
Describe the difference between essential and nonessential amino acids.
Essential = CANNOT be made by the body. (must get from food)
Nonessential = Can be made by the body.
The oral cavity is also known as the _____________________ cavity.
Buccal
Which abdominal quadrant contains the stomach and the spleen?
LUQ
The smallest unit of a compound is called a:
molecule
What is the main difference between and inorganic and an organic compound?
Inorganic DOES NOT contain carbon, organic does
Name for the type of lipid that composes the cell membranes.
Phospholipid
Describe anatomical position.
Body erect, facing forward, palms forward, toes forward
Describe the difference between ingestion and assimiliation.
Ingestion = taking in food (ie. eating)
Assimilation = breaking down food into simpler molecules
Describe the difference between an MRI and a CT scan.
MRI = does not use radiation. Instead, uses electromagnetic waves to change position of hydrogen ions. Used for joints injuries primarily.
CT Scan = does use radiation. Uses radioactive isotopes within human body tissue to produce a cross-sectional image. Used primarily for emergency diagnosis, head injuries & internal bleeding.
List the FIVE types of monosaccharides.
Glucose, fructose, galactose, ribose, deoxyribose
Define the two types of metabolism.
Catabolism = breaking down the larger molecules into smaller ones
Anabolism = building larger molecules out of smaller ones