Test1 Flashcards
the body’s ability to detect and respond to changes to its internal environment?
responsiveness
the science of body functions
physiology
which component of the feedback system recieves output from the control center and producesa response?
effector
which component of the feedback system receives input with evironmental change?
receptor
body systems that share common structures are…
endocrine and reproductive
level of body organization represents the smallest living unit
cellular
histology is the study of
tissues
cytology is study of
cell structure
an example of positive feedback…
childbirth
phrase that describes catabolism?
break down process
phrase that best describes anabolism?
build up process
a substance that can not be split into simpler substance
element
term/phase describing a free radical
highly reactive
atoms with diff numbers of netrons but same number of protons are said to be…
isotopes
compound dissociates in water and forms a cation other than H+ and an anion other than OH-. this substance most likely is a _____
salt
h20 is example of ___ and ____
compound and molecule
substance that dissociates into one or more hydrogen ions and one or more anions is
acid
number of carbon atoms in one glucose is __ and in one laactose molecule is __
6; 12
organic compound includes ATP and RNA is
nucleic acids
which molecules is considered inorganic?
- CO
- NaCl
- CO2
molecules considered organic
- lipids
- triglycerides
- nucleic acids
- carbohydrates
molecule that contains sugar, phosphate, and a nitrogenous base is…
RNA
type of organic compound that yields highest amount of heat (energy) per weight
lipids
proteins that act as catalysts are ___
enzymes