Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Anatomy / Physiology > Chapter 2 Basic Chemistry > Flashcards

Chapter 2 Basic Chemistry Flashcards

1
Q

Energy

A

Ability to do work

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Kinetic

A

Energy of motion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Potential

A

Stored Energy Forms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

chemical

A

digesting

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Mechanical

A

Writing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Radiant

A

Hearing Mrs. Hogan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Electrical

A

Nerves / thinking

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Elements

A

Substances that cannot be broken down

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

C,H,O,N Makes up about

A

Makes up about 90% body weight

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Atom

A

building block of an element

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Atomic number

A

of protons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Atomic mass number

A

sum of protons and neutrons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Isotopes

A

of neutrons in an atom is different

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Radioisotopes

A

have unstable nucleus and breakdown releasing radioactivity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Compound

A

2 or more different atoms bind by sharing electrons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Chemical reaction

A

breaking / forming bonds between atoms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Ionic bonds

A

electrons are transferred from 1 atom to another forming ions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Ion

A

atom that gains/loses electrons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Negative ion

A

gain electrons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Positive ion

A

loses electrons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Covalent bonds

A

atoms share electrons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Nonpolar

A

Share electrons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Polar

A

do not share electrons equally

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Hydrogen bonds

A

common in water - causes cohesion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Synthesis reactions

A

2 or more combine to form 1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Decomposition reactions

A

1 breaks down into 2 or more

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Inorganic compounds

A

lack carbon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

water (fraction in the body)

A

2/3 of body weight

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

High heat capacity

A

absorbs/ releases large amounts before temp changes

30
Q

Water is called the universal savant

A

many substances dissolve it

31
Q

Solution

A

when substance dissolve water - smaller particles

32
Q

Suspension

A

larger particles

33
Q

Chemical reactivity

A

hydrolysis reactions

34
Q

Cushioning

A

protective

35
Q

Electrolytes

A

dissociation (seperates into ions in water)

36
Q

Phosphate ions

A

ATP synthesis

37
Q

Sodium & potassium ion

A

nerve impulses

38
Q

Calcium & magnesium ions

A

found in bone tissue

39
Q

Acids and Bases

A

are electrolytes

40
Q

Acids

A

form H +

41
Q

Bases (alkaline)

A

form OH +

42
Q

pH units

A

measure hydrogen concentration

43
Q

7

A

neutral

44
Q

< 7

A

acidic

45
Q

> 7

A

basic

46
Q

Blood pH

A

7.35 - 7.45

47
Q

Buffers

A

maintain pH stability by causing a neutralization reaction

48
Q

Carbohydrates

A

Provide energy

49
Q

Monosaccharides

A

glucose, fructose, ribose

50
Q

Disaccharides

A

sucrose, lactose

51
Q

Polysaccharides

A

glycogen

52
Q

saturated fat

A

animal fat

53
Q

unsaturated fat

A

oils (plants)

54
Q

Triglycerides

A

neutral fats

55
Q

Phospholipids

A

type of lipid

56
Q

Steroids

A

type of lipid

57
Q

DNA

A

deoxyribonucleic acid

58
Q

DNA (2)

A

double helix

59
Q

DNA sugar

A

deoxyribose

60
Q

RNA

A

ribonucleic acid

61
Q

RNA (1)

A

single stranded

62
Q

RNA does not have thymine

A

uracil

63
Q

ATP

A

Adenosine Triosphate

64
Q

The energy located in the bonds of food molecules

A

if a form of potential energy

65
Q

Whenever energy is transformed

A

some energy is lost as heat

66
Q

Lying under a sunlamp

A

Electrical

67
Q

Vision (two types -think!)

A

Radiant

68
Q

Bending your fingers

A

Mechanical

69
Q

Chewing food

A

Mechanical

70
Q

Breaking the bonds of ATP molecules to energize your muscle cells to make that fist

A

Chemical

71
Q

Organic compounds

A

1) DNA
2) Fats
3) Glucose
4) Oxygen
5) Proteins

Anatomy / Physiology (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions