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Ch.1-3

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What is Anatomy?

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Structure of body parts

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What is Physiology

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Function of how the body parts work

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How are A and P related?

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Complementary: Structure determines Function

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What are the levels of structural organization of the human body?

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  1. Chemical
  2. Cellular
  3. Tissue
  4. Organ
  5. Organ System
  6. Organismal
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What is homeostasis?

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a dynamic state of equilibrium of the internal environment (stability)

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What 2 main organ systems are involved in homeostasis?

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Nervous and Endocrine System

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What is homeostatic control?

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regulation of the bodys variables

we dont overheat

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What are the steps of homeostatic control?

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  1. Stimulus- produces change
  2. Receptors- detects change
  3. Input- AFFERENT pathway, ENTERS
  4. Control Center- deiciphers change
  5. Effectors- EFFERENT Pathway, EXITS
  6. Response- Returns change to HOMEOSTATIC level
  7. Cycle Repeats
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What are the 2 pathways in the control center?

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  1. Afferent Pathway- approaches
  2. Efferent Pathway- exits
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What is the role of negative feedback mechanisms?

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reduce the effect of the original stimulus

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What is the role positive feedback mechanisms?

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intensify the original stimulus and enhances response

sequence of events

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What are some examples of positive feedback mechanisms?

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labor contractions
blood clotting
platelet plug

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What are some examples of negative feedback mechanisms?

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withdrawal reflex
blood sugar
heart rate
blood pressure

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Which feedback mechanism is apart of homeostatic control?

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Negative Feedback

outputs shut off the original effect of the stimulus

reduces its intensity

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Why are positive and negative feedback mechanisms important to the body?

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work together to prevent homeostatic imbalance

help with balance of the bodies systems

regulate hormone levels

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Why do we care about chem and biochem in A and P?

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chemical reactions underly all physiological processes

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Why is homeostasis important?

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necessary for health

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What is an atom?

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the basic building block of chemistry

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What are the two structural regions that make up an atom?

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Nucleus and Electron Shells

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What are the three basic particles of an atom?

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  1. Protons- postive
  2. Neutrons- neutral
  3. Electrons- negative
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What are the two different models that are used to display an atom?

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Orbital- represents ELECTRONS as a CLOUD of negative charge

Planetary- ELECTRONS on their VALENCE SHELLS

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What does the ph scale range from?

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0-14

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What level of the ph scale is considered neutral?

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7
ex- water

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What levels of the ph scale are considered acidic?

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less than 7
7-0
ex- more natural substances
blood, milk, coffee, lemon juice

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What levels of the ph scale are considered basic (alkaline )?
more than 7 7-14 ex- household cleaners
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Is hyaluronic acid basic or acidic?
not a "true" acid
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What is the ph scale based on?
concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution
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Describe the anabolic process
building up large molecules from small components
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Describe exergonic reactions
If energy is released when a molecule is broken apart
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What is a polyunsaturated lipid?
A lipid with four sites lacking hydrogen saturation
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What is hydrolysis?
the process of breaking large molecules into smaller ones by adding water
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What is dehydration synthesis?
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What is a covalent bond?
valence electrons are shared
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What is a ionic bond?
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What does the prefix Hydr mean?
water, hydrogen, or accumulation of fluid
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What does the prefix An mean?
not, without, or upward
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What does the prefix Ex mean?
out of or away from EXIT
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What does the prefix Poly mean?
many, several, or polymer
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What does the prefix Co mean?
with, together, or shared
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Why is it important to monitor a persons ph levels on top of monitoring their oxygen levels?
Many of the body's systems only work properly when the pH is within a narrow range
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Is all cholesterol bad for the body?
No there is a difference between good and bad cholesterol Our cells depend on good cholesterol
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What is good cholesterol called?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) prevents the risk of cholesterol building up in the arteries- stroke or heart disease
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What happens if we cut all cholesterol from our diets?
We can't make vital proteins without it
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What is bad cholesterol called?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol builds up in arteries making them narrow and hard increased risks of heart disease and strokes
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What are the main examples of bad cholesterol foods?
Full-fat dairy Processed Meats Red Meats Fried Foods Tropical Oils- ex: palm oil
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What are the main examples of good cholesterol foods?
Olive Oil Eggs Purple Produce- ex:purple carrots
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What is the process of diffusion?
Molecules spread out to maximize space from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration
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What is the plasma membrane mainly made up of?
Phospholipids
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What are the two parts of phospholipids?
1. Head- Polar (loves water) 2. Fatty Acid Tails (fears water)
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What is the process of the Brownian Motion?
When microscopic molecules bump into each other and then change in their direction
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What are some of the ways that diffusion can be increased?
1. Small molecule size 2. Higher Temperature 3. Higher concentration of molecules
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What is the basic difference between simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion across a cell membrane?
Simple Diffusion- molecules can directly pass Facilitated diffusion- molecules can only pass through the membrane with the aid of a protein.
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What molecule is most likely to pass through the cell membrane?
Na+, Ions pass through more easily
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What is the main purpose of the cell membrane (aka plasma membrane)?
separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment acts as a BARRIER
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What is equilibrium?
equality/balance equal distance between molecules
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When is equilibrium reached?
when there is no concentration gradient left, same on each side of the membrane substance is FULLY MIXED
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What types of molecules can directly pass through the cell membrane with Simple Diffusion?
many NON-POLAR molecules O2 , Co2 , and lipid soluble
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What types of molecules can directly pass through the cell membrane with Facilitated Diffusion?
POLAR and WATER soluble molecules Na+, K+, and glucose
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What type of diffusion uses protein channels?
Facilitated Diffusion
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Are ALL diffusions passive or active processes?
ALL are Passive
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What are the differences between PASSIVE and ACTIVE processes?
Passive- Spontaneous, Requires NO ENERGY Active- Aided, more structured, Requires ENERGY
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What happens in Diffusion externally?
Oxygen moves from outside air (lungs) into our blood (vessels) then move across the capillary wall into our cell membrane.
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What is the process of osmosis?
diffusion of WATER through a SELECTIVELY PERMEABLE membrane
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What are the three main types of diffusion?
Simple, Facilitated, and Osmosis
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What type of diffusion requires water and a selectively permeable membrane?
Osmosis
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What type of diffusion is very spontaneous?
Simple diffusion
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What is a solution?
solutes (nutrients, waste, electrolytes) dissolved in a solvent (water) Salt + Water = salt water EX: Body Fluids
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Why does the amount of Solutes matter in Osmosis?
Solute takes up space = less room for water more solute = less water
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What is the main part of Osmosis concentration?
WATER
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What is a Isotonic solution?
Same solute concentration "Iso" means EQUAL NO NET or overall movement
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In general, to maintain homeostasis the relationship between our intracellular and extracellular fluids should be which of the following?
Isotonic to each other
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What is a Hypertonic solution?
Solution with the MOST solute "hyper" means "higher"
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What is a Hypotonic solution?
Solution with the LEAST solute "hypo" means "lower"
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What to solutions in Osmosis?
Water moves from.. Hypotonic to Hypertonic Solutions Less Solute= More water and higher H2O concentration
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What does Tonicity effect in Osmosis?
The amount of solute
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What happens to cells when you become dehydrated?
Extracellular Fluid- HYPERTONIC Intracellular Fluid- HYPOTONIC Water is drawn out of cells, and cells SHRINK
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What happens to your cells during Water Intoxication (drinking large amounts of water to quickly)?
Extracellular Fluids become HYPOTONIC Cells SWELL and may RUPTURE Can be FATAL
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What are the main examples of ACTIVE transport processes?
Endocytosis, Exocytosis Primary and Secondary Active Transport
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What are the specific channels that transport proteins use to get water through in Osmosis called?
Aqua porins
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What does the sodium potassium pump do for active transport?
Pumps.. SODIUM up from LOW to HIGH concentration POTASSIUM in from HIGH to LOW concentration
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What is the main difference between PRIMARY and SECONDARY active transport?
Primary- Uses ATP directly as energy source Secondary- Uses the LEFTOVERS from primary in the form of ELECTROCHEMICAL GRADIENT
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What is the main characteristic of cilia?
They are whiplike, motile cellular extensions that occur in large numbers on the exposed surfaces of certain cells
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What are Lysosomes?
Cells GARBAGE DISPOSERS BREAKS DOWN unwanted materials.
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What is a negative effect of Lysosomes?
They can cause DYSFUNCTION due to BUILD UP if the LYSOSOME QUITS working properly

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