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define quantitative
numerical
define hypothesis
explanation or educated guess to answer a question
steps of forming a hypothesis
1) identifying the problem
2) ask questions
3) formulate hypothesis
list the six parts of a scientific argument
1) problem identification
2) asking questions
3) hypothesis development
4) data collection
5) analysis
6) conclusion
four main steps of data collection
1) observation
2) measurement
3) samples
4) organization
define deductive reasoning
a method used where conclusions can be drawn from general principles
define inductive reasoning
a method where you form general principles from specific facts
define anatomy
study of the structure of organs and body systems
define physiology
the study of the function of the organs and body systems
Hierarchy of the structure of the human body from largest to smalles
1. organism
2. organ systems
3. organs
4. tissues
5. cells
6. molecules
7. atoms
atom
smallest unit of the body that retains all the original properties of the element
molecule
chemical bonding of atoms that posses their own characteristics independent of the atoms themselves
cells
the basic unit of life
tissues
cells combine in terms of function
organ
two or more tissue types work together to perform a certain function
organ system
when organs work together to perform a specific function
organism
highest level of organization
four types of tissues in humans
1. epithelial
2. connective
3. muscular
4. nervous
function of epithelial tissue
provide covering (skin) or produce secretions (glands)
where does epithelial tissue get its nourishment
it doesn't have its own blood supply, it depends on diffusion of nutrients from the tissues below. if it receives enough nutrients, epithelial tissue can regenerate easily
how is epithelial tissue classified
by cell shape and number of cell layers
list the types of epithelial tissues
simple epithelial
stratified epithelial
simple epithelial tissue
one layer thick and found where secretion, absorption, and filtration occur
stratified epithelial tissue
more than one layer of cells and serves as protection
shapes of epithelial tissues cells
squamous, cuboidal, and columnar
connective tissue
serves to connect different structures of the body and has its own blood supply (except for ligaments)
types of connective tissue
bone, cartilage, adipose, and blood vessels
muscle tissue
produces movement
types of muscle tissue
skeletal
cardiac
smooth
skeletal muscle
supports voluntary movement
smooth muscle
under involuntary movement (cannot be consciously controlled)
where is smooth muscle found
in the walls of hollow organs (intestines, blood vessels, bladder, and uterus)
cardiac muscle
only found in the heart and is involuntary
nervous tissue
provides the structure for the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
name the 11 organ systems
1. circulatory
2. respiratory
3. endocrine
4. lymphatic
5. integumentary
6. skeletal
7. muscular
8. nervous
9. digestive
10. urinary
11. reproductive
circulatory system
aka cardiovascular system
-consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood
-supports the circulation and distribution of various substances throughout the body (O2, hormones, and nutrients)
digestive system
- consists of all the organs from the mouth to the anus that are involved in the breakdown of food (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus)
- also consists of liver and pancreas
-makes enzymes which break down food, expels waste, absorption of nutrients, and produces bile to break down fat.
endocrine system
-consists of pineal, pituitary, thalamus, hypothalamus, thyroid, thymus, and adrenal glands, pancreas, testis, and ovaries
- produces hormones
Integumentary systems
-consists of skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails
-serves to protect, homeostasis, waterproofs body, barrier to pathogens
lymphatic system
-consists of lymph nodes, lymph vessels, spleen, thymus, and tonsils.
- supports the immune system with transportation of white blood cells as well as returning fluids that have leaked from blood vessels
muscular system
- consists of skeletal muscles, tendons, and ligaments
nervous system
-consists of brain, spinal cord, and nerves
-serves as the body's control system
reproductive system
-consists of vagina, penis, testes, ovaries, and breasts
- main purpose is to produce offspring
respiratory system
-consists of nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs
-keeps the body supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
skeletal system
-consists of bones, cartilage, ligaments, and joints
-provides support and protection for the body
urinary system
- urinary bladder, ureter, urethra, kidneys
-helps maintain water and electrolyte balance, regulates acid-base balance of blood, and removes nitrogen-containing waste
superior
toward the upper end of the body
inferior
toward the lower end of the body
anterior
toward the front of the body
posterior
toward the back of the body
medial
toward the middle of the body
lateral
toward the outer side of the body
intermediate
between medial and lateral
proximal
toward the trunk of the body
distal
away from the trunk of the body or point of attachment
superficial
toward or at the body surface
deep
away from or below the body surface
tranverse section
cut made alone a horizontal place to divide the body into upper and lower halves
sagittal section
cut made alone a longitudinal place dividing the body into left and right
midsaggital section
sagittal section made down the median of the body
frontal section
cut made along a longitudinal plane that divides the body into front and back
dorsal body cavity
contains the cranial cavity and spinal column
ventral body cavity
contains all the structures within the chest and abdomen
divided by the diaphragm
thoracic cavity
superior to the diaphragm
abdominopelvic cavity
inferior to the diaphragm and can be divided into the abdominal and pelvic cavities
name the 8 functions of the human body
adaptation
circulation
elimination
locomotion
nutrition
oxygenation
regulation
self-duplication
ways in which the organ systems interact
1. maintaining boundaries
2. responding to environmental stimuli and changes
3. moving
4. ingestion an digestion
5. reproducing
6. growing
7. excreting
8. metabolizing
heart
contracts and pumps blood throughout the body
arteries
blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart
veins
blood vessels that transport blood to the heart
capillaries
tiny blood vessels that transport blood from arteries to veins within the body as well as serve as the location for the exchange of oxygen, co2, fluid, and nutrients.
4 chambers of the heart
left and right atria and left and right ventricles
4 valves of the heart
valves prevent the back flow of blood
-pulmonary and tricuspid on right
-mitral and aortic on left
Trace the path of blood
enter hear through inferior and superior vena cava -->right atrium during contraction goes through tricuspid --> into right ventricle -->pulmonary valve into pulmonary artery --> lungs --> gets o2 --> pulmonary veins --> left atrium --> mitral valve --> left ventricle --> contraction forces it through aortic valve --> aorta --> body
Primary focus of the lungs
breathing in oxygen and exhaling co2
Trace the path of air from the nasal or oral cavity
Nose-->trachea-->right and left bronchial tubes-->alveoli
alveoli
air sacs that are surrounded by capillaries and allow o2 in and co2 out
diaphragm
pulls air in during inspiration (contracting)
and pushes co2 out during expiration (relaxing)
Nervous system contains
central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
CNS
brain and spinal cord
PNS
cranial nerves and spinal nerves that extend beyond the CNS
PNS divisions
autonomic nervous system
sensory somatic system
autonomic nervous system
controls automatic body functions
autonomic nervous system divisions
sympathetic nerves and parasympathetic nerves
sympathetic nerves
active when a person is excited or scared
parasympathetic nerves
active when a person is eating or at rest
sensory somatic nervous system
12 pairs of cranial nerves and associated ganglia
dendrites
part of nerve cells that receives the stimuli and brings them to the neurons
neurons
specialized cells that transmit messages
axon
connects neurons
synapse
gap between two neurons (axons span these gaps)
how fast do neurotransmitters travel
90 meters per second
three main functions of nervous system
provide sensory, motor, and integrative functions with the body
What is the name of the tube running from the mouth to anus
alimentary canal
parts of the small intestine
duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
accessory structures of the digestive system
teeth, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder
peristalsis
rhythmic contractions that occur in the gastrointestinal tract that propels food towards the colon and anus
enzymes
chemicals that break down proteins, carbs, and fats
salivary amylase
enzyme from parotid salivary gland that begins the chemical digestion of carbs
protease
enzyme released in stomach to digest food
chyme
the mixture of food, chemicals, and enzymes in stomach
pyloric sphincter
located between stomach and duodenum allows chyme to enter the small intestine
duodenum
first section of the small intestine, releases secretin and CCK (cholecystokinin)
secretin
goes to pancreas to trigger the release of bicarbonate which neutralizes the stomach acid entering the SI
cholecystokinin
triggers the release of bile
villi and microvilli of small intestine
increase surface area to increase the amount of absorption possible
immune system division
innate (nonspecific)
adaptive (specific)
innate defenses
nonspecific type, mechanisms occur the same way no matter what the circumstances
chemical or physical barriers (skin, mucous membranes, and digestive enzymes)
innate second line of defense
-fever
-inflammation
- phagocytosis
-natural killer cells
-interferons
-chemotaxis
-release of cytokines
adaptive response (third line defense)
specific defenses- humoral or antibody-mediate and cell-mediated responses
anitbody-mediated response
antibodies that are specific to the antigen are produced
active immunity
occurs with vaccines when antigen is purposely put in body so that body can produce specific antibodies to protect that body from antigen later on
passive immunity
antibodies are passed on, not produced by the individual like babies through breast milk
cell-mediated immunity
t cells are responsible for recognizing nonself cells and in a three step process the nonself cells are destroyed
cytokines
chemical messengers that are released by damaged tissues
crude death rate
defined by the number of birth per 1000 people per year
crude death rate
number of deaths per 1000 people each year
8 levels of taxonomy
domain
kingdom
phylum
class
order
family
genus
species
kingdoms
animalia
fungi
platnae
protista
archaebacteria
eucbacteria
charles darwin
first to study and write about species adaption
natural selection
occurs when some individuals of a species are better able to survive in their environment and reproduce than others.
genes
DNA that provides information for an organisms characteristics and are responsible for heredity
mutations
changes in the DNA that affect the way the gene functions
adaption
occurs through mutation and allele combinations which allows an organism to better survive and adapt to their environment
adaptation is the end result of
natural selection
DNA and RNA are
nucleic acids
job of nucleic acids
store and transmit hereditary info
nucleotides
made up of a pentose, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
pentose
type of sugar
phosphate group
a molecule in the backbone of DNA and RNA that links adjoining bases together
nitrogenous base
encodes the genetic information in cells
five types of nitrogenous bases
adenine
cytosine
guanine
thymine
uracil
DNA's double helix is formed by what kind of bonds
hydrogen bonds
adenine and guanine are classified as
purines
cytosine and thymine are classified as
pyrimidines
RNA structure
single strand of nucleotides
Pentose component of DNA
deoxyribose
pentose component of RNA
ribose
what elements are found in both nucleic acids
H, O, N, C, P
DNA is the _____ and RNA is the ____
genetic blueprint of the cell
messenger within the cell
transcription
cells copy instructions in the DNA into RNA and send the messenger RNA to the ribosomes
translation
proteins are made by the ribosomes and sent out to the entire cell
prokaryotic cells
most basic type of cells that can exist independently of other cells
prokaryotic cells contain
cell wall
cytoplasm
organelles
nucleoid
plasmids
ribosomes
flagella
cell wall
outside, rigid layer
cytoplasm
protein fluid that houses organelles
organelles
tiny organs
nucleoid
condensed DNA of the cell
plasmids
small circular portions of DNA not associated with the nucleoid
Ribosomes
manufacture proteins from mRNA
flagella
allow for cellular movement
eukaryotic cells
more complex than prokaryotic cells, can live as single cells but usually exist as a large organism
eukaryotic cell outer membrane
semipermeable plasma membrane
eukaryotic cells contain
plasma membrane
cytoplasm
ribosomes
edoplasmic reticulum
golgi apparatus
vesicles
lysosome
peroxisome
mitochondria
ATP
cristae
microtubules
centrosomes
nucleus
nucleolus
Endoplasmic Reticulum
transport network within the cell (flattened membranous sacs)
Rough ER- lots of ribosomes making it look rough
Smooth ER- important for metabolic processes of the cell
secretion
moving proteins from the inside to the outside of the cell (ER is responsible for this)
golgi apparatus
involved in packaging and transporting proteins
vesicles
membrane-bound sacs that are used to transport proteins or other substances out of the cell
types of vesicles
vacuole
lysosomes
peroxisomes
lysosome
contains digestive enzymes that get rid of cellular debris and worn parts
vacuole
basic storage unit of the cell
peroxisomes
rude the body of toxic components (mostly live in the liver)
mitochondria
powerhouse of the cell, where ATP is produced
ATP
adenosine triphosphate
folds of membrane of mitochondria
cristae
microtubules
form the mitotic spindle during mitosis
centrosomes
microtubule-organizing centers that help form the mitotic spindle during mitosis
nucleus
enclosed in a double membrane with pores which serves as the control center of the entire cell because it contains all the genetic material
nucleolus
small body within the nucleus which produces ribosomes
chloroplasts
organells that contain chlorophyll
chlorophyll
captures sunlight to be used for the production of glucose during photosynthesis
plant cells need both
chloroplasts and mitochondria
plants have much larger
vacuoles (containing water)
cell wall of plants
is solid
chromosomes
contains sections called genes which specifies the production of proteins
chromosomes consist of subunits called ____
and genes consist of ___
genes
DNA
Process of translating code on DNA into protein-
DNA is turned into RNA in the nucleus and transported to ribosomes, at the ribosomes the RNA code is changes into an amino-acid
a chain of amino acids turns into
protein
in the cell, information flows from
DNA-->RNA-->Proteins
embryo
an animal or plant in the early stages of development after fertilization
zygote
fertilized egg
gastrulation
development of individual tissue layer
differentiation
produces a more-specialized cell from a less specialized cell
stem cells
undifferentiated cells
three types of stem cells
totipotent
pluripotent
multipotent
Mitosis
the process of cell duplication in which two daughter cell receive exactly the same nuclear material as the original cell
synthesis of new DNA occurs in the
S (synthesis) phase
G1 and G2
gape periods before and after the S phase
What happens during the gap periods
cells DNA is available for transcription into RNA
G1, G2, and S
interphase
G1
DNA helix opens up and RNA bases pair with their compliments, once the gene is copied into mRNA, the DNA closes and the mRNA exits the nucleus and goes to the ribosomes
S phase
DNA helix opens of and breaks H+ bonds between compliments allowing DNA polymerase to synthesize new compliments to bond creating two new strands of DNA where there was only one before
G2
continued protein synthesis and cell growth
gametes
cells that form a new organism via sexual reproduction
meiosis
process by which gametes reproduce reduce their DNA content
diploid
two sets of chromosomes (all cells but gametes)
haploid
single set of chromosomes (gamete cells)
homologous chromosome
twin chromosome in diploid cells that are identical in size, function, and gene
S phase of mitosis
chromosomes duplicate and form sister chromatids
during metaphase of mitosis
chromosomes and sister chromatids line up on a metaphase plate down the middle of the nucleus and spindle fibers form between the centrosomes and chromatids.
each sister chromatid moves toward an opposite centrosome
cytokinesis
separating the two sets of chromosomes into different cells
Mitosis prophase
the spindle fibers form and centrioles moves to opposite sides of the cell
mitosis metaphase
the chromosomes align midway along spindle fibers
mitosis anaphase
chromosomes begin to separate from their daughter cells and cytokinesis begins
mitosis telophase
cytokinesis completes
meiosis prophase 1
homologous chromosomes condense and link allowing crossing over to occur
meiosis metaphase 1
homologous chromosomes move to metaphase plate
meiosis anaphase 1
homologous chromosomes separate but sister chromatids stay together
meiosis telophase 1
cytokenis has occured and two haploid cells are the result
meiosis prophase 2
spindle fibers reappear and centrioles move to opposite poles
meiosis metaphase 2
sister chromatids align at new metaphase plate
meiosis anaphase 2
sister chromatids separate again
meiosis telophase 2
four haploid cells result after cytokinesis
photosynthesis
energy from sunlight is trapped by chlophyll and used for synthesis of glucose
who performs photosynthesis
green plants, green algae, and certain bacteria
autotroph
organism that is able to produce its own food
chemical equation for photosynthesis
6CO2+6H2O+energy --> C6H12O6 +6O2
difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration
cellular respiration uses end product of photosynthesis to produce ATP for cells
glycolysis
process of cellular respiration which breaks down glucose and the end products are fed into the Krebs Cycle to make more ATP
what constitutes cellular respiration
glycolysis and cellular respiration
chemical equation of cellular respiration
C6H1202 + 6CO2 --> 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy
codon
coded information contained by genes that control heredity of particular traits
there are ___ codons
64
each codon matches to a specific
amino acid (there are 20)
proteins are
the workhorse of the cell and one gene matches one protein
proteins are responsible for
expression of gene trait
genome
complete set of DNA for an individual that contains all genes
mutation
errors during DNA replication or mutagen
mismatch repair
repairs mismatching my removing the incorrect base a replacing it with the proper one
excision pair
mechanism that insepct DNA for damage caused by mutagens (like chemicals or UV lights) and removes the entire strand that is defective and allowed DNA polymerase to replace the DNA
how are mutations passed on
only if the mutation occur in the germ cells (reproductive cells that give rise to sperm and ovum)
phenotype
physical expression of genetic traits
genotype
organisms underlying genetic makeup or code
genetics
the study of heredity or how traits are passed on from parent to offspring
alleles
alternative forms of a gene
homozygous
two of the same alleles for a trait
heterozygous
different alleles for a trait
electromagnetic waves
waves of radiation that are characterized by electric and magnetic fields
7 forms of electromagnetic radiation from short to long wavelengths
gamma ray
xray
ultraviolet
visible
infrared
microwave
radio waves
work
the result of change in energy
units of measure for work
joules or calories
kinetic energy
energy of motion
potential energy
stored energy
law of conservation of energy
energy is not lost but rather transferred back and forth between KE and PE
matter
anything that takes up space and has mass
mass
quantity of matter an object has
elements
substances that cant be broken down into simpler types
atom
smallest part of an element
protons
positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus
atomic number
determined be the number of protons in the nucleus
neutrons
neutral subatomic particles that are also found in the nucleus
electrons
negatively charged subatomic particles found in orbital shells around the nucleus
ion
charged atom
mass number
made up of the number of protons and neutrons
atomic mass
the average mass of all the known isotopes of an element
isotope
atoms with the same number of protons but different number of neutrons
catalysts
control the rate of chemical reactions
substrate
molecular surface area acted upon by an enzyme
catalysts increase reaction rates by
lowering activation energy
row or period of periodic table
arranged by number of orbital shells
valence electrons
electrons in the outermost shell of an atom
ionization energy
increases from left to right and decreases going down, it is the energy required to remove an electron
electronegativity
measure of an atom's attraction on elements in a chemical bond
chemical bonding
the chemical merging of atoms due to their electron arrangments
alkali family
first column
alkali earth family
second column
halogens
7th column
noble gases
8th column
globular proteins
water soluble proteins
pH value
a measurement of hydrogen ion concentration within a solution
metabolic pathways
chemical reactions within a cell
enzymes are
highly selective
applications of enzymes reactions
food processing
brewing
manufacturing
acidic solutions
solutions with a pH value of less than 7
basic solutions
solutions with a pH of greater than 7
ionic bond
the electrical attraction between ions of opposite charges
covalent bond
sharing of electrons
hyrdocarbons
methane, propane, and butane
hydrocarbones are divided into
saturated and unsaturated
alkanes
saturated hydrocarbons that are composed of single bonds and are completely saturated with H+
saturated
carbon is completely connected
unsaturated hydrocarbons
have one or more double or triple bonds between carbon atoms
alkenes
one double bond
alkynes
triple bonds
metalloids
elements that may accept or donate electrons readily and posses a mixture of metallic and nonmetallic properties
cation
positive ion
metallic ions tend to be
cations
anion
negative ion
nonmetallic ions tend to be
anions
ionic bonds typically occur between
metal and nonmetal
covalent bonds typically occur between
elements on the same side of the table
oxidation
involves ELECTRON DONATION by chemical group that leaves that group with one less electron and a more positive charge
reduction
involves ELECTRON ACCEPTANCE by a chemical that produces a more negative charge on the group.
examles of redox reactions
combustion
photosynthesis
metabolism
water is considered what type of molecule?
polar molecule of O and H (O is more electronegative)
polar molecule
contains both positive and negative atomic structures
specific heat
the energy required to raise one unit of mass of a substance 1 degree C
heat of vaoprization
the amount of heat necessary to cause a phase change between liquid and gas
water is a universal
solvent
latent heat
energy needed to cause a phase change at a fixed temp
Define: Phase Transition
Alteration of the physical state between a solid, liquid, and gas.