Chem/Bio
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
mitochondria
How many chambers does the human heart have?
4
What is the largest bone in the human body?
Femur
What does the suffix “-ology” mean?
The study of
What term describes movement that decreases the angle of a joint?
flexion
What is the chemical symbol for sodium?
Na
What organ is primarily responsible for filtering the blood and producing urine?
Kidney
What bone is commonly called the kneecap?
patella
What does the prefix “hyper-” mean?
Excessive, above, or high
What term describes movement away from the body's midline?
abduction
What process do cells use to divide and produce two genetically identical daughter cells?
Mitosis
What cell transports oxygen through the body?
Red Blood Cells
What type of connective tissue attaches muscle to bone?
tendon
What does “oste/o” refer to?
bone
When a person raises their arm out to the side, away from the midline of their body, what plane of motion does this movement occur in?
Frontal plane
What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?
Covalent Bond
What part of the brain is primarily responsible for balance and coordination?
cerebellum
What muscle is the primary agonist for elbow extension?
Triceps brachii
What medical term means an abnormally fast heart rate?
Tachycardia
What does “contralateral” mean?
opposite side of the body
What is the chemical formula for glucose?
C₆H₁₂O₆
What hormone lowers blood glucose levels by promoting the uptake of glucose into cells?
Insulin
What muscle is the primary agonist for hip abduction?
Gluteus medius
What does “chronic” mean?
Long-lasting or persistent
What type of muscle contraction occurs when a muscle shortens while producing tension?
concentric contraction