Science Flashcards
The liquid part of the blood is called
Plasma
Blood is prevented from changing directions in the veins by
Valves
Blood cells that are responsible for transportation of oxygen are called
Erythrocytes
What is the thyroid cartilage commonly known as
Adam’s apple
When breathing out, the diaphragm
Relaxes
A double bond between two stone, for example the double bond between oxygen in O2, has how many electrons
4
Which bond firms the rib cage of the thoracic region with the ribs
Sternum
The humerus and ulna form the
Elbow joint
Patella is also called
Kneecap
The bone that is stationary during the movement is called the
Origins
Produces liquid from a gas
Condensation
How many origins does a quadriceps have
4
What part on the brain is responsible for higher brain function
The cerebral cortex
How many thoracic spinal nerves are there in the human body
12
Not a specialized sense
Touch
In which region of the small intestine are most of the nutrients absorbed
The jejunum
Where would a herniated lumbar disc most likely create pain
Along the sciatic nerve
Why do we perceive chlorophyll as green ?
It fails to absorb green light
The gas with the least mass
Will diffuse more rapidly
Which kind of immunity from disease can a baby receive through its mother breast milk?
Naturally acquired passive immunity
What are haploids cells
Sex cells- Gametes
Which side of the body is the appendix located
Lower right abdomen
Where is the pterygold muscle located
Face/jaw
Where are the olfactory glands located
The nose
Which type of nutrients is broken down by trypsin
Proteins
Chemical bonding
Uses the valence electrons of all the atoms involved
Enzymes are created from amino acids chains. As such, what might prevent the action of an enzyme
A high temperature
If a scientist wants to determine the rate at which an enzyme works, what could he or she measure
The rate at which the products appear
What is true of elements found in the same group (column) in the periodic table
They have the same number of valence electrons
Compounds that are acidic will be able to lower the pH of a solution, by doing which of the following
Releasing H+ ions
Which of the following elements is the most electronegative
Chlorine
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in the human body
Is used as a template for creation of protein
How many kingdoms of life are there
6
Plants absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) to create sugar for energy. What is the primary by product of this process
Oxygen
What prevents ultraviolet radiation produced by the sun from damaging life on earth
The ozone layer
Which of the following is not present in an animal cell
Cell wall
Which of the following is not an organ system in humans
The exophatic system
Humans can turn glucose into ATP, the basic energy molecule In the body. What is a byproduct of this process?
Carbon dioxide
When directing an experiment, the factor that is being measured is called
Dependent variable
When measuring blood pressure, the numbers represent:
The systolic and diastolic pressures, respectively
The superior vena cava
Ascends from the right atrium
Rectum is a part of
The large intestine
Where does digestion start
The mouth
The large intestine
Absorbs water
What is the name of the process that happens in the red bone marrow
Clarification
The vertebral column protects the
Spinal column
Unit of measure is not used in the international system of units
Inches
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning is
Inference
Plants are autotrophs, meaning that they
They produce their own food
In the digestive system, the majority of nutrients are absorbed in the
Small intestine
How many pairs of human chromosomes exist
23
What are the motor units made of
Muscle cells
What is the name of a state of constant muscle contraction caused by rapid successive nerve signals
Tetanus
Can be found in abundance in fatigues muscle
Lactic acid
Produces a gas from a solid
Sublimation
If a gene is expressed, then that means that
It is influencing a phenotype trait
Structures found in eukaryotes but not in prokaryotes
A nuclear membrane
A mutation in DNA can be caused by
Ultraviolet radiation
Where does integration happens
CNS
Responsible for the fight or flight reaction
Sympathetic
People who suffer from type 1 diabetes are lacking function in which organ
Liver
Where are the cilia found
In the bronchi
Active Immunity
Antibodies are produced by the body in response to infection
Naturally Acquired Active Immunity
Antibodies are formed in the prescence of active infection in body - Duration: lifelong
Passive Immunity
Antibodies are produced by another source, animal or human
Artificially Acquired
Immunity Immune serum (antibody) from another human/animal is injected - Duration: 2-3 wks.
