Chapter 2 Flashcards
Which chemical substance is capable of releasing a hydrogen ion when dissolved in water?
Acid. Example hydrochloric acid. Acid found in stomach juices
What is a chemical substance that accepts (reacts with) a hydrogen ion?
Base or a alkali, alkaline
What is the most abundant compound in body
Water H2O
What kind of mixture is red blood cells and plasma
It’s a solution, suspension, and a colloid
What chemical bond shares its electrons between atoms
Covalent bonds
How is a molecule formed
A molecule can be formed by two exact same atoms or two or more different elements. Only covalent bonds form molecules
What kind of chemical bond can be both ironically and covalently bonded
Compound bond
Is the thoracic cavity superior to the diaphragm
Yes
What does the thoracic cavity contain
Heart lungs blood vessels that join the heart
Lymph and fluid between the cells in tissues is what type of fluid?
Extracellular fluid
Cytoplasm is an example of what type of fluid
Intracellular
What is the integumentary system?
Skin
Pancreas is an example of what system
Endocrine and digestive
Pituitary gland is an example of what system
Endocrine gland
