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47 Cards in this Set
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In the human body, the most complex level of organization is the
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Organ System
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The sum of all chemical reactions in the body is called
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Metabolism
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The movement of substances within the body within body fluids is
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Circulation
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Cooling process of the body
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Perspiring
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Which of the following is not descriptive of the anatomical position....
A. arms to the side with palms directed forward B. feet parallel to one another and flat on the floor C. head turned to the right D. erect body posture |
C
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Regarding direction terms that describe the positions of body structures, which of the following is correct?
A. the fingers are proximal to the wrist B. the ears are lateral to the nose C. the knee is distal to the foot D. the umbilicus is superior to the epigastric region |
B
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Homeostasis in a healthy person
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Changes around a set point
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The smallest complete units of elements are
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Atoms
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What are the components of an atom that determine its electrical charge
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Electrons and Protons
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Atoms that have gained an electrical charge by gaining or losing electrons are called
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Ions
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Normal pH of blood is
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7.4
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Which of the following substances is most acidic?
A. cow's milk with a pH of 6.6 B. apple juice with a pH of 3.0 C. Cabbage with a pH of 5.3 D. Distilled water with a pH of 7.0 |
B
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Which of the following inorganic substances is a metabolic waste product? A. Oxygen B. Carbon Dioxide C. Inorganic Salts D. All of the above
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B
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Lipids include all of the substances below except?
A. Fats B. Steriods C. Phospholipids D. Amino Acids |
D
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A triglyceride molecule has how many fatty acid portions
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3
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The phase of the cell cycle in which cell contents grow and duplicate is
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Interphase
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Chromosomes first appear during
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Prophase
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The process by which cell develop different characteristics in structure and function is called
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Differentiation
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The proteins that control the reactions of metabolism are
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Enzymes
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The process that provides the biochemicals required for cell growth and repair is
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Anabolism
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A by-product of dehydration synthesis is
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water
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Very small quantities of enzymes are needed because
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They are not consumed in the metabolic reaction they facilitate
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Enzymes can be denatured by
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Heat, radiation, chemicals, pH extremes, and electricity
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The final products of glucose oxidation are all of the following except?
A. water B. Carbon Dioxide C. Energy D. Oxygen |
D
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How many net ATPs are produced during glycolysis?
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2
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How many net ATPs are produced during glycolysis
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2
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What is the correct sequence of steps in the reactions of cellular respiration
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Glycolysis, Citric Acid Cycle, Electron Transport Chain
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How many pyruvate molecules are formed from a single glucose molecule
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2
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How many carbons does a single molecule of pyruvate contain
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3
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How many ATP are formed from a single molecule of glucose in ideal conditions during cellular respiration
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36-38
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After leaving glycolysis, the pyruvate molecules react with what before entering the Krebs cycle (citric and cycle)
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Coenzyme A
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Tissues are composed of
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Similar specialized cells
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Tissues are classified according to
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Cellular apperance and function
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Kertainized stratified squamous epithelium is found in the
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skin
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definition- Bone cell
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Osteocyte
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definition- The type of cartilage at the end of the nose
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Hyaline
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definition- Cartilage Cells
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Chondrocyte
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definition- The type of cartilage in the framework of the outer ear
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Elastic
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definition- Star-shaped cell in connective tissue responsible for producing fibers
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Fibroblast
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Which are accessory organs of the skin?
A. Sweat Glands B. Finger/Toe nails C. Sebaceous Glands D. All of the above |
D
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What pigment is not responsible for hair color?
A. Hemoglobin B. Trichosiderin C. Melainin D. Carotene |
A
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The glands usually associated with hair follicles are
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Sebaceous Glands
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The sebaceous glands of the skin are
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Holocrine Glands
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The growing portion of the nail is the
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Lunula
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Where are the sweat glands most numerous
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They are evenly distributed over the body surface
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Which of the following are usually associated with wound healing?
A. Inflammation B. Scab Formation C. Scarring D. All of the Above |
D
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List the 6 functions of the skin discussed in this chapter.
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Protects underlying organs
Houses sensory receptors Regulates body temperature Slows water loss Excretes waste Synthesizes chemicals |
