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Structure+Function Flashcards

1
Q

What is metabolism?

A

Sum of all the chemical process that occur in the body

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2
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What is catabolism?

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breakdown of complex chemical substances

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3
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What is anabolism?

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the build up of complex chemical substance

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4
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What is differentiation?

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Development of a cell from an unspecialized to a specialized state

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5
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What are organisms composed of?

A

organ systems

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6
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What are organ systems composed of?

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organs

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7
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What are organs composed of?

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tissues

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8
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What are tissues composed of?

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cells

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9
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What are cells composed of?

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organelles

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10
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What are organelles composed of?

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molecules

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11
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What are molecules composed of?

A

atoms

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12
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Define Atom

A

the smallest unit of matter take part in reactions

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13
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Define Molecule

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two or more atoms joined together

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14
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Define Ion

A

charged particles of atoms

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15
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Define Electrolyte

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compound of these ions can dissolve in water

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16
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Define Cell

A

the basic structural and functional units of an
organism

17
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Define Tissue

A

groups of cells and materials
surrounding them

18
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Define Organs

A

structures that are composed of two or more
different types of tissues

19
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Define System

A

consists of related organs with a
common function

20
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What are feedback loops?

A

Homeostasis is maintained by regulatory processes

21
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What is homeostasis?

A

Tendency of a body to maintain a relatively constant internal environment

22
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Define a Receptor

A

structure that senses change in the body

23
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Define Integrating Center

A

control center that processes the sensory information

24
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Define Effector

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cell or organ that carries out the final corrective action to restore homeostasis

25
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Examples of positive feed back

A

child birth, blood clotting, protein digestion, generation of nerve signals

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