Language of Anatomy
Chem is try
The Cell
Tissues
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100

What are the organizational levels starting with atom, ending with organism?

atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

100

What is a redox reaction

when one molecule loses an e- and one gains an e-

100

Active vs passive transport

energy vs no energy

100

what is an example of highly regenerating tissue

skin, muscle

100

what makes up the skeletal system 

cartilages, bones, ligaments, tendons

200

Show anatomic position

show.

200

Which ion is vital for nerve impulses?

sodium ion (Na+)

200

lysosome function

degrade material from the outside, digest inside

200

what is the function of osteopathic blasts

build bone

200

the pancreas contains what type of glands

exocrine

300

Explain how positive and negative feedback are different. Give an example in the human body of each.

Positive takes body out of homeostasis (speeds up process), negative brings body back to homeostasis

Positive: the response of the effector increases change of the stimulus.

Negative:response of effector negates stimulus.

 Blood clotting=positive, body temperature=negative

300

Explain polar, non polar, and ionic bonds

Ionic: share e-

Polar:unequal sharing (H2O)

Nonpolar:equal sharing (H2, O2)

300

what transport uses ATP

active

300

where would you find fibrocartilage

ligaments, joint capsule, discs

300

the cell membrane is described as what

phospholipid bilayer

400

What are the three serous membranes?

pericardium, pleura, peritoneum

400

what is easier to travel from: high to low or low to high gradients?

low to high, don't need energy

400

what is the term for entering th cell

endocytosis

400

tissue covering kidney tubules, one layer

simple cuboidal

400

how do electrical forces impact diffusion 

opposites attract

500

Describe the position of the elbow in regards to the wrist

proximal

500

if you have a higher concentration of Hydrogen ions, what is the the pH

lower pH

500

what solution contains a high number of solutes and loses water through osmosis

hypertonic

500

do connective tissues have contact w the environment

no. (bone, blood, fat)

500

organic compounds have what 3 molecules

C, H, O