Language of Anatomy & Enzymes Flashcards
1
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Lysis
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refers to loosening or breaking down
2
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Catabolic Reaction
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- BREAK DOWN larger molecules into smaller ones
- exergonic (release energy), decomposition
3
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3 factors that influence enzyme activity
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temperature, pH, concentration
4
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Anabolic Reaction
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- BUILD larger substances
- endergonic (require energy input), synthesis
5
Q
Amylase
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- found in saliva
- hydrolyzes (breaks down) polysaccharides into disaccharides
6
Q
Optimal bodily conditions for amylase
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Temp: 25°C
pH: 7
7
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Amyloglucidase
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- found in pancreatic juice
- hydrolyzes disaccharides into monosaccharides
8
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Optimal bodily conditions for amyloglucosidase
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Temp: 37°C
pH: 8.5
9
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Mid-sagittal Plane
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divides body into to halves, left and right
10
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Ventral
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Toward the front or belly
11
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Dorsal
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Toward the back or spine
12
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Femoral
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Thigh
13
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Patellar
A
Knee
14
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Crural
A
Anterior lower leg
15
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Sural
A
Posterior lower leg
