Chapters 1-4 Quiz Review with CC Flashcards
What is gross anatomy?
The anatomy you can see
Transverse plane
cross-sectional plane; divides the body in superior and inferior parts
What is the serous membrane that lies against the cavity wall?
parietal
What is the serous membrane that lies against the an organ?
visceral
Study of how organs function
physiology
The pericardial cavity surrounds:
the heart
How many pleural cavities do we have?
2; one around each lung
What part of the skeletal system is are the brain and spine in?
axial
What is the smallest living organism?
a cell
What gland controls other glands?
pituitary
What is a subatomic particle with a positive charge?
a proton
What is a subatomic particle with a negative charge?
an electron
What bond is formed by the sharing of electrons?
covalent bond
What stabilizes pH?
buffering
What kind of ions are sodium, potassium, and magnesium?
cations
What 2 elements make up an organic compound?
carbon and hydrogen
Catabolism, digestion, and hydrolysis are all types of:
decomposition
What is the net movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
diffusion