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Chapter 7 Flashcards

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Diffusion (7.1)

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The movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to one of lower concentration

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Receptors (7.1/7.3)

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Cells that receive stimuli and pass it onto the modulator

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What are the chemical processes that maintain life? (7.1)

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Metabolism

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What is the reaction that releases energy from glucose? (7.1)

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Cellular Respiration

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What is the name of the reaction that breaks down complex molecules into simpler molecules? (7.1)

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Anabolic Reaction

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(7.1) Carbohydrates are broken down by the body into:

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Glucose

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(7.1) Protein is broken down by the body into:

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Amino Acids

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(7.1) Lipids are broken down by the body into:

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Fatty Acids, Glycerol

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Why do complex molecules need to be broken down into simpler molecules to be digested? (7.1)

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The molecules become thin enough to be absorbed and to fit through the villi lining in your small intestine.

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How does villi make the small intestine more effective? (7.1)

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Because of how small they are, it means that diffusion paths are limited, increasing surface area.

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How thick is a villus? (villi singular) (7.1)

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1 cell thick (4-10µm)

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What does PNS stand for? (7.2)

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Peripheral Nervous System.

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What does the PNS do? (7.2)

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• Carries sensory information (except visual information)
• Carries motor commands to voluntary muscles.

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What is the layer of insulation surrounding nerves called? (7.2)

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Myelin

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What does CNS stand for? (7.2)

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Central Nervous System

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What is the space between neurons called? (7.2)

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Synapse

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What are the two parts of the CNS? (7.2)

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The brain and the spinal cord.

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What does the CNS do? (7.2)

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It controls most body functions, e.g. 5 senses.

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What type of activity does the right side of the brain have control over? (7.2)

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Attention, Shape/Pattern Processing & Emotions.

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How does a reflex work? (7.2)

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A reflex action bypasses the brain and goes directly to a nervous pathway called the reflex arc.

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Stimulus Response Model (7.2) (Reveal Answer)

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diagram here of picking up a glass of water: https://ib.bioninja.com.au/_Media/stimulus-response_med.jpeg

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Reflex Arc Model (7.2) (Reveal Answer)

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diagram here: https://ib.bioninja.com.au/_Media/reflex-pathway_med.jpeg

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Stimulus (7.2)

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Something that evokes a functional reaction.

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Modulator (7.2)

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The organ that receives the sensory information from the receptor. and passes it onto the effector.

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Effector (7.3)

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The organ that recieves the modulator’s instructions.

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Sensory Neuron (7.2)

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Nerve cells that are activated by sensory input.

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Motor Neuron

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Neurons that execute motor commands.

28
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Why is severe damage to the neck often fatal? (7.2)

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Because it can partially, if not totally, sever the connection between the other organs and the brain via the spinal cord

29
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Endocrine System (7.3)

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A system in charge of internal temperature regulation. (literally a thermostat)

30
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Hormone (7.3)

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Chemical substances that act as messengers in the body.

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What are hormones produced by? (7.3)

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Endocrine Glands.

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Endothermic (7.3)

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An animal capable of internal heat generation.

33
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Which term describes an animal that can’t keep a constant internal temperature?

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Exothermic; cold-blooded.

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What are the type of cells that respond to hormones? (7.3)

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Target cells

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(7.3) The process of maintaining a constant body temperature is:

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Thermoregulation.

36
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What’s the actual name of the ‘master gland’? (7.3)

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Pituary gland.

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Pituary Gland (7.3)

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Produces and releases several hormones that carry out functions like Metabolism and Growth.

38
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Which 3 functions in your body are regulated by hormones? (7.3)

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Growth, repair and reproduction.

39
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What is the relationship between hormones and the endocrine system? (7.3)

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The endocrine system regulates how much of each homone is released.

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Homeostasis (7.3)

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Homeostasis is the process of maintaining stable body conditions necessary for survival.

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Hypothalamus (7.3)

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Keeps your body in a stable state called homeostasis, and manages hormones.

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Why can the hypothalamus be thought of as part of both the nervous system and the endocrine system?

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Because it bridges the both of them together.

43
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Why is sweating an efficient way to lose heat?

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Becuase as the sweat evaporates, it evaporates with your surface heat.

44
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What are two involuntary reactions that keep your body temperature constant?

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Sweating and Shivering.

45
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Which involuntary reaction prevents your body temperature from falling?

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Shivering

46
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Explain why cellular respiration is vital? (7.1)

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Becuase with the energy released, It can be used for many other metabolic processes.

47
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Cellular Respiration Word Equation

A

Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy
C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + ATP

48
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Where does cellular respiration take place? (7.1)

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The mitochondria.

49
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Somatic Reactions

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A voluntary action, e.g. casually walking

50
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Autonomic Reactions

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Involuntary actions, e.g. breathing.

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