Endocrine System
a cell that is receptive to a secreted hormone
target site
what is the structural and functional unit of the kidney
Nephron!!
what is the neutral pH?
7!
the term for cell eating
phagocytosis
the CTA is involved in what larger process?
cellular respiration xoxoxo
how many rings do steroids have?
4
structure in the kidneys that is involved in the recovery of water and NaCl from the urine
Loop of Henle
what is the pH of blood?
7.4
the term for cell drinking
pinocytosis
what is the name of the energy molecule produced in the citric acid cycle?
GTP (not ATP!! but energetically equivalent)
where do water-soluble hormones bind?
receptors on or within the plasma membrane
daily double!
what is the term for increased alkali levels in the blood
alkalosis
a molecule or ion that donates a hydrogen ion in a reaction
Bronsted-Lowry acid
the term for the space outside of the cell
extracellular
4 carbon molecule in the cycle that is generated
oxaloacetate <3
where do lipid-soluble hormones bind?
intracellular receptors - affect gene expression
the name for the inner part of the kidney that contains the renal pyramid
Medulla
a species that forms a hydroxide ion in aq solution
Arrhenius base
movement of substances against a concentration gradient using energy
active transport
what is it called when a CO2 is removed from a carbon molecule? how many molecules of CO2 are produced in one churn of the CTA?
decarboxylation reaction, 2 molecules of CO2
what are protein kinases?
enzymes that regulate the biological activity of proteins by phosphorylation of amino acids
what hormone causes blood vessels to contract
angiotensin II
amphoteric
membrane bound organelles that contain digestive enzymes
lysosomes
what is the enzyme that BOTH functions in the citric acid cycle and is also complex 2 in the electron transport chain??
succinate dehydrogenase !
(it converts succinate to fumarate)