Exam 1 Flashcards
Cells
basic unit of structure and functions
Axillary Region
head neck and trunk
Visceral
inner
parietal
outer
superior
above
inferior
below
anterior/ ventral
front
posterior/dorsal
back
medial
midline
lateral
away from midline
bilateral
both sides
ipsilateral
same side
contralateral
opposite side
proximal
close to point of attachment to trunk
distal
farther
superficial
close to surface
deep
internal
anatomical position
standing erect facing forwards palms forward
homeostasis
maintenance of a stable internal environment
metabolism
all of the chemical reactions in an organism that support life
obtain release and utilize energy
positive feedback
change is intensified
negative feedback
return conditions to normal
digestive system
receive break down and absorb food
excretes waste
elements
simplest types of matter with certain chemical properties
atomic number
number of protons in a specific element
covalent bond
atoms share electrons
strong bonds
ionic bond
electrons transferred from one atom to another
isotope
atoms with different atomic weights
different number of neutrons
pH scale
measures H+ ion concentration
based on number of decimal places
acids<7
bases >7
carbohydrates
main source of energy
mono, di, polysaccharide
water soluble
lipids
insoluble in water
component of membranes
saturated unsaturated
proteins
consist of amino acids
structural materials, energy source, hormones receptors
bounds by peptide bonds
DNA
double chain of nucleotides
stores genetic code
nucleic acids
carry genetic code and aid in protein synthesis
triglyceride
fats used for energy
1 glycerol 3 fatty acids
