Exam 1 Questions Flashcards

1
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5 main points of anatomical position

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Standing erect, facing forward, feet facing forward, palms open, and hands down at sides

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2
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Name 5 Macronutrients

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Water, carbs, protein, lipids, and nucleic acids

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3
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Name 2 micronutrients

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Vitamins and minerals

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4
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What happens when body temp is too high or too low?

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Chemical reactions (metabolism) cannot occur

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5
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What 2 things is homeostasis maintained by?

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Negative and Positive Feedback

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6
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What speeds up chemical reactions?

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Enzymes

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7
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Organic vs Inorganic compounds

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Organic ALWAYS contains carbon and hydrogen and typically contains oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur. Inorganic may or may NOT contain hydrogen or carbon (NEVER BOTH), water, acids/bases and salts are biologically important

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8
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4 main groups of organic

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Carbs, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids

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9
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What makes up 70% of the human body?

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Water

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10
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Functions of water (name 4)

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Lubrication, cushion, moderates heat, and transportation

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11
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What can separate ions?

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Water

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12
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What do acids release into a solution?

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H+ ions

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13
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What do bases release into solutions?

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OH- ions

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14
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What are acids and bases important for?

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Digestion and metabolism

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15
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On the pH scale, each number is __x higher than the previous number

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10

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16
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Normal blood pH

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7.4

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17
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Functions of Carbohydrates

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Energy source and structural (Glycocalyx for cell identification)

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18
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Functions of proteins

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Make enzymes, structural (keratin, actin and myosin for muscles), and chemical messengers (hormones, neurotransmitters)

19
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Function of RNA

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Aids protein synthesis

20
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Name 3 types of lipids

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Triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids

21
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Name 4 functions of triglycerides

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Energy source, cushioning, insulation, and absorption of some vitamins

22
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Saturated vs Unsaturated fats

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Saturated are solid at room temp and have only single bonds in fatty acid chains. Unsaturated are liquid at room temp and have one or more double bonds in a fatty acid chain.

23
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Example of a steroid

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Cholesterol

24
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What type of solution can maintain a stable pH

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Buffer

25
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Name 3 examples of dissacharides

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Sucrose, lactose, and maltose

26
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Name 3 examples of polysaccharides

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Starch, glycogen, and cellulose

27
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Name 3 examples of monosaccharides

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Glucose, fructose, and galactose

28
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Name 3 substances that can cross the phospholipid bilayer unaided

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Oxygen, CO2, and water

29
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Name 3 substances that need channel proteins to cross the phospholipid bilayer

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Sodium, potassium, and calcium

30
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Name 3 types of Passive Transport

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Simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and osmosis

31
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When does osmosis occur

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When a solute cannot cross a cell membrane

32
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Name the 2 types of Active Transport

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Primary and vesicular

33
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Locations of epithelial tissue

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Skin, lines space of hollow organs (tracts), encloses internal organs, and glands

34
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Name the 5 functions of epithelial tissue

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Protection, absorption, filtration, excretion, and secretion

35
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Name 2 examples of exocrine glands

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Sweat and digestive

36
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Name 5 functions of skeletal muscle

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Movement of limbs, movement of body, facial expressions, breathing, and generates heat

37
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Name 5 locations of smooth muscle

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Blood vessel walls, digestive system, reproductive system, urinary system, and respiratory system

38
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Name 2 functions of smooth muscle

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Controls movement of substances through hollow organs and peristalsis (rhythmic contractions)

39
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Name the 5 types of connective tissue

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Adipose, dense connective, cartilage, osseous, and blood

40
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Functions of adipose (name 3) and locations (name 2)

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Energy storage, protection,and insulation; deep to skin and surrounding organs

41
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Functions of Dense REGULAR connective (1) and locations (2)

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Provides strong and flexible connection between structures; tendons and ligaments

42
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Functions of Dense IRREGULAR connective (1) and locations (1)

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Provides strong and flexible connection between structures; dermis

43
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Name 3 functions and 3 locations for Cartilage

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Connects structures, protection, and structural; between bones, ears, and nose