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SCI220-Anatomy

Week 1-5

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Molecules are: Atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates.
There are _____ abdominal regions: 9
A sagital plane divides the body into: right and left portions.
Organ system complex: when many similar cells seocialize to perform a certain function.
Mitochondria, Gogli apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are examples of: organelles
A frontal section divides the body into: front and back
X-ray films of the liver must in include what regions of the abdomnopelvic region? Right hypochondriac, epigastric, and left hyprochondriac
An organ is one organizational level higher than a: tissue
The transverse plane divides the body into: upper and lower planes
The mediastinum contains: the trachea, venae cavae, and esophagus
Several kinds of tissues working together are termed an: organ
From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are: chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, and organism.
Blood production is a function of what system? Skeletal system
The gall bladder is located in the ____ region: right hypochondriac
The coronal plane divides the body into: anterior and posterior planes
Two major cavities of the human body are: axial and appendicular
Anatomical position is: head pointing forward and body standing erect.
Characteristics of life are: digestion, conductivity, circulation, and reproduction.
The smallest living thing living in the body are: cells
The abdominalpelvic cavity contains: stomach, pancreas, reproductive organs, intestines, gallbladder, liver, diaphragm, pelvis, and rectum.
What is a tissue? An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function.
In the presence of a base, red litmus paper will turn: blue
An example of a catabolic process is: hydrolysis
Characteristics of an acid are: sour tasting, proton donors, and release hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution.
Carbon has: an datomic number of 6 and 2 electrons in the firsy shell.
Atomic mass is the _____ number of protons and neutrons.
The hydrogen isotope tritium consists of: one protron and 2 neutrons.
As the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) increases, the: solution becomes more acidic.
An ionic bond if formed by: a positive and negative ion attracting each other.
What does an isotope of an element contain? a different number of neutrons from the other atoms of the smae element.
Bases are: substances that accept hydrogen ions
The percentage of water weight in the female body is: approximately 50%
Synthesis reaction is: a type of reaction in which substances are combined to form more complex substances
Water is: the most important compound found in the body.
Zinc? Is not one of the major elements founf in the human body.
Iron? a trace element found in the body.
Magnesium atom has an atomic number of 12, an atomic mass of 25, and a +2 charge. This atom would contain: 12 protons, 12 neutrons, and 10 electrons
Carbon has an atomic number of 6 and: 4 unpaired electrons in its outer shell.
The pH of gastroc fluid is: 2
AB+CD--->AD+CD is an example of what reaction? exchange
Protons determine: what kind of element it is
The study of metabolism includes examination of: catabolism, anabolism, and ATP requirements
The properties of water are: high specific heat, high heat evaporization, and strong polarity
The formation of sucrose involve the removal of a molecule of water is called: dehydration sysnthesis
An example of catabolic process is: hydrolysis
Hydrogens are: the weakest bonds
When atoms combine they may gain, lose or share: electrons
Alkaline (bases) contain a greater concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) then hydrogen ions (HO+)
Electron: a negatively charged subatomic particle that moves around the nucleus
What is the octet rule? stability of the atom when there are 8 electrons in the outermost energy level
Helium: the least likely element to combine with another element.
An ezyme catalase is an important chemical in the functioning of: mitochondria
Proteasome stuctures and function include: breaking doen abnormal and misfolded proteins release from the ER, look like a hollow cylindrical drum made of protein subunits, and require a small protein called ubiquitin to pull proteins in
Microvilli: a cell extension that assists epithelial cells in absorption
Glycoproteins: keep the cell membrane from breaking easily
Damage to centrosome and centrioles would greatly impact: cell division
Lysosomes: cause enzymatic breakdown (digestion) of foreign material
DNA is a major consituent of which cell organelle? nucleus
Raffs functions: help organize various components of the plasma memebrane, play an important role in the pinching of a parent cell into two daughter cells, and sometimes allow a cell to form depressions that form a means of carrying substances in to the cell
The function of the cell membrane is carried out by the: glycoproteins
Ribosomes: organelles that recycle amino acids
Endoplasmic reticulum: broad, flattened sacs and has many ribosomes attached to it
Main cell structures include: organelles, cytoplasm, and plasma membrane
Indentations in the plasma membrane are called: caveolae
Primary cilium: lacks a central pair of microtubules, is not found in blood cells, and functions to monitor urine flow
Flagellum a cell structure that propels sperm
The nucleus is composed of: rRNA
Functions of the integral membrane proteins are: act as receptor, signul transduction, and identify as "self"
Ribosomes are: nonmembranous organelles
Mitochondria: an inner membrane contorted infolds called cristae
Cilia: projections of a cell that move materials and mucous
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum: supplies membrane for use throughout the cell, makes steroid hormones and glycoproteins
In the cell membrane, the hydrophillic part of the phospholipid molecule: faces the exterior of the cell and is in the center of the phospholipid layer
Ribosomes contain: RNA, protein, and are composed of a large and a small unit
Chromatin: granules or threads within the nucleus
Microfilament: serves as part of our "cellular muscles"
The barrier function of the plasma membrane is accoplished by the: phospholipid bilayer
Lysosomes and peroxisomes: protect the cell from harm
Immune cells: recognize and destroy nonself cells
Centrosome: the microtubule organizing center
Skin cells are tightly held together by: desmosomes
Golgli apparatus: processes and packages materials to be secreted
ATP production occurs in: mitochondria
Female sex ovum: the largest human cell, measuring 150um
Endocrine and exocrine glands: all glands classified in the body
Synovial: connective tissue membrane that lines the spaces between bones and joints
Simple cuboidal epithelium: cube-shaped tissue cells tha tline the kidney tubules
Dermoepidermal junctions: glues the epidermis and dermis together and provides mechanical support to the epidermis
2 major categories of body membranes are: epithelial and connective
Principal types of tissue: epithelial, nervous, connective, and muscle
Extracellular matric contains: proteins and proteoglycans
Cerumen: a brown waxy substance of mixed secretions of sebaceous and ceruminous glands
Connective tissue: the most abundant and widespread tissue in the body
Extracellular matrix: fluid that fills the spaces between the cells of the body
Neuron: the conducting unit of the nerve tissue
Epithilial tissue: protects and lines body cavities
Mucus: lubricating substance produced by goblet cells
Epiderm: is NOT a primary germ layer
The union of basal and fibroreticular laminae forms the: basement membrane
Cardiac muscle: contains intercalculated disks
Stratified squamous (keritinized) epithelial calls are found in the: epidermis
Examples of serous membrane: pleura, peritoneum, and pericardium
Collagen: the most abundant type of compund protein in the body
Hyaline cartiledge: the most common type of cartiledge
Diaphysis: the main shaft-like portion of the ling bone
The last 2 pairs of ribs are floating ribs because: they do not attach to the sternum
Sternum: a dagger shaped bone tha tis the medial part of the anterior chest wall
Anteriorly, each rib attaches to the: sternum
Hyoid bone: the only bone that does not articulate with any other bones of the body
Human pelvis with an agle of 110 degrees belongs to a: female
The extracellular components of a bone matrix are: hard and calcified
Fibrocartiledge can be founf in the: symphysis pubis
The joint between the pubic portions of each coxal bone is the: pubic symphysis
Pubis bone is: most anteriorly place of all pubic bones
Palatine: 2 bones that form the hard palate
Fibula: the smaller and lateral leg bone
Lacrimal bone: very small bone that lies just posterior and lateral to each nasal bone
Sphenoid bone: serves as the keystone in the architecture of the cranium
Compact bone contains may cylinder-shaped structural units called: osteons
Fontanels: stuctures unique to the fetal skull and provide additional space for molding the head shape as it passes throught the birth canal
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