Introduction to Physiology Flashcards

1
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what is physiology

A

the study of how animals function

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2
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what are the four main types of biomolecules

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carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids

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3
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what is the most abundant element in the human body

A

hydrogen 63%

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4
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what are the 3 main types of chemical bonds

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hydrogen, ionic, covalent

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5
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what is an ion

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an atom that has gained or lost 1 electron making it charged

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6
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why are hydrogen bond important in biological molecules

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they help maintain molecular structures such as DNA and proteins

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7
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what does it mean for a molecule to hydrophilic

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it dissolves easily in water due to polar bonds or ionized groups

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8
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what is an amphipathic molecule

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a molecule with both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions, such as phospholipids

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9
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how does water contribute to temperature regulation in the body

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it has a high specific heat capacity allowing it to absorb and retain heat without large temperate changes

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10
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what is a monosaccharide

A

simple sugar

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11
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what is a disaccharide

A

contains two monosaccharide

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12
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what is a polysaccharide

A

long chain of sugars

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13
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what are the main types of lipids

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fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, steroids

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14
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what are the 4 levels of protein structure

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primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary

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15
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what are the two types of nucleic acid

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RNA, DNA

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16
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what type of macromolecule is an enzyme

17
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what does pH measure

A

the concentration of free hydrogen atoms in a solution

18
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what is an acid

A

a molecule that releases hydrogen into a solution

19
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what is the pH of pure water

20
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What is homeostasis

A

The maintenance of a stable internal environment despite external changes.

21
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Why is homeostasis important?

A

It maintains optimal conditions for enzyme function, cellular processes, organ function, and prevents cell damage.

22
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Give three physiological variables regulated by homeostasis.

A

Body temperature, blood glucose levels, blood pressure (others: pH, oxygen & CO₂ levels, fluid balance).

23
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What happens if homeostasis is disrupted?

A

It can lead to disease and, in extreme cases, death

24
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What are the two types of feedback mechanisms?

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Negative feedback (stabilizes) and positive feedback (amplifies).

25
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Why is negative feedback important in homeostasis?

A

It helps return a physiological variable to a set point by counteracting changes.

26
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give an example of negative feedback in the body

A

regulation of body temperature, blood glucose or blood pressure

27
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what is positive feedback

A

a process that amplifies change continuing until final outcome is reached

28
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what is an example of positive feedback

A

blood clotting, or utrine contractions during childbirth

29
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what are the components of homeostatic system

A

stimulus, receptor, control center, effector

30
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which part of the brain is responsible for temperature regulation

A

hypothalamus.

31
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which hormone lowers blood glucose levels

32
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which hormone increases blood glucose levels

33
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what is the role of baroreceptors in blood pressure regulation

A

they detect changes in blood pressure and send signals to the cardiovascular center in the brain

34
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what is acclimatization

A

a temporary non genetic phycological adjustment to a natural environment change

35
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what is acclimation

A

acclimatization in a controlled lab

36
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what is adaptation

A

a genetic change in a population over generations in response to environmental pressure