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A&P Exam 1
Trewin A&P Exam 1
Question | Answer |
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Homeostasis | Similar Standing |
Equilibrium | When opposing forces/processes are balanced |
Positive Feedback Loop | Response of effector reinforces stimulus |
Negative Feedback Loop | Response of effector negates/removes stimulus |
Anatomy | Structure - Part To Cut |
Physiology | Function - Nature Of Study Of |
Receptor | Specialized cells to sense change or stimulus |
Effector | Carries out instructions |
Control Center | Processes Signals and sends instructions |
Cranial Cavity | A body cavity used to protect the cranium/brain |
Vertebral Cavity | A body cavity connected to the Cranial Cavity towards the coccyx |
Thoracic Cavity | A body cavity used to protect the lungs |
Diaphragm | The area protecting the Thoracic from the Peritoneal |
Abdominal Cavity | The upper section of the Peritoneal Cavity |
Pelvic Cavity | The lower section of the Peritoneal Cavity |
Peritoneal | A body lining protecting such areas below the lungs |
Right Pleural | The right lung lining |
Left Pleural | The left lung lining |
Para Cardial | The cavity lining protecting the heart |
Mediastinum | The cavity lining protecting above the heart and behind the sternum |
Abdominal-Pelvic | The cavity containing important organs below the lungs |
Serous Membrane | A two-layered membrane protecting many organs |
Visceral Pericardium | Lining that covers the organ (heart) |
Parietal Pericardium | Lining that covers the wall (heart) |
Anatomical Position | Standing erect, arms at sides, facing observer, palms facing forward |
Prone/Supine | Horizontal Facing down; Horizontal facing up |
Anterior/Posterier | Back; Front (Refer to walking) |
Ventral/Dorsal | Front; Back (Refer to spine) |
Superior/Inferior | Above; Below (Refer to ground) |
Cephalad(Cranial)/Caudal | Head, toward; Tail, toward |
Medial/Lateral | Toward midline; Away from midline |
Proximal/Distal | Toward beginning or attach point; Away from attach point |
Ipsilateral/Contralateral | Same side; Opposite side |
Superficial/Deep | Near surface; Far from surface |
Central/Peripheral | Toward core; Away from core |
Oblique Cut | Any angle cut that isn't horizontal or vertical |
Frontal/Coronal Cut | Cut from top to bottom, splitting body into a front and back chunk |
Horizontal/Transverse | Cut from side to side, splitting body from top and bottom |
Midsagittal Cut | Cut from top to bottom, splitting perfect left and right |
Sagittal Cut | Cut from top to bottom, just offset from a perfect left and right split |
Right Lumbar Region | Right middle region of the abdomen |
Right Hypochondriac Region | Right upper region of the abdomen |
Right Inguinal Region | Right lower region of the abdomen |
Epigastric Region | Top middle region of the abdomen |
Umbilical Region | Very center region of the abdomen |
Hypogastric Region | Lower middle region of the abdomen |
Left Hypochondriac Region | Left upper region of the abdomen |
Left Lumbar Region | Left middle region of the abdomen |
Left Inguinal Region | Left lower region of the abdomen |
Matter | Material that takes up space |
Forms of Matter | Solid, Liquid, Gas |
Proton | (+) |
Neutron | (/) |
Electron | (-) |
Mass | Amount of matter in an object |
Hydrogen Isotopes | Two or more elements/atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons |
Major Elements in Human Body | Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Carbon |
Amount of Electrons in Each Shell (1st, 2nd, 3rd) | 2, 8, 8 |
Orbitals/Shells | 3D space around the nucleus of the atom where electrons spend 90% of their time |
Group in the Periodic Table showing the most stable properties | Nobel Gases |
Group in the Periodic Table showing the most unstable properties | Alkali Metals |
How many elements exist in nature? | 92 |
Ionic Bond | The transfer of electrons to balance each others valence shells (gains charges) |
Covalent Bond | Fills electron shells by sharing (Pictured by them physically bound) |
Hydrogen Bond | Weak attractions between charged functional groups. |
How is water essential for life? | High specific heat, Lubricant, Carry materials, essential in many chemical reactions, universal solvent |
What is a polar molecule? | A molecule that has charged regions. |
What is a nonpolar molecule? | A molecule that lacks charged regions. |
What is the strongest bond? | Covalent Bond. |
Inorganic Molecule | Two or more atoms chemically bonded other than carbon |
Salt | Molecules that are held together via Ionic Bonds, help to conduct electricity and form anion and cation in water |
Acid | pH < 7 |
Base | pH > 7 |
pH | How acidic something is (-log[H+]) |
Organic Molecule | Molecules with Carbon attached to Hydrogen |
Monomer | The building blocks of many complex polymers |
Polymer | A collection of monomers that gain more complex characteristics |
The 4 groups of Organic Molecules | Lipids, Nucleic Acids, Proteins, Carbohydrates |
Organelle | The components of a cell |
Cell | The smallest unit of life |
Tissue | A collection of specialized cells |
Organism | A complex set of systems which allow energy and movement into a living being |
Low Power Lens | x10 |
High Power Lens | x40 |
Scanning Power Lens | x4 |
Oil Emersion Lens | x100 |
Rheostat | A part on the microscope used to control the amount of light in a microscope |
Condenser Lens | A lens under the stage that helps to focus the illuminator |
Dehydration Synthesis | Biochemical reaction with H2O as the biproduct |