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Basic Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry
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02/04/2014

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Term
Elements
Definition

are composed of the same types of atoms.

all matter is composed of elements.

Term
6 major elements in organisms
Definition

Hydrogen

Carbon

Nitrogen

Oxygen

Phosphorus

Sulfur

Term
Trace elements
Definition

Sodium

Magnesium

Chlorine

Potassium

Calcium

Term
4 most common elements found in body
Definition

Hydrogen

Carbon

Nitrogen

Oxygen

Term

The symbol

for

Hydrogen

Definition
H
Term

The symbol

for

Carbon

Definition
C
Term

The symbol

for

Nitrogen

Definition
N
Term

The symbol

for

Oxygen

Definition
O
Term

The symbol

for

Phosphorus

Definition
P
Term

The symbol

for

Sulfur

Definition
S
Term

The symbol

for

Sodium

Definition
Na
Term

The symbol

for

Magnesium

Definition
Mg
Term

The symbol

for

Chlorine

Definition
Cl
Term

The symbol

for

Potassium

Definition
K
Term

They symbol

for

Calcium

Definition
Ca
Term

Three subatomic particles

found in atoms

Definition

protons

electrons

nuetrons

Term

Structure of an

atom consists of

Definition

nucleus

protons

neutrons

orbital

electrons

Term
Orbitals are:
Definition
electrons fill the orbitals of atoms.
Term

In the innermost orbital there

should be a max of how many electrons?

Definition
2
Term

In the next orbital, there should be a

max of how many electrons?

Definition
8
Term
Atomic number
Definition

is the number of

protons in an atom.

Term

When the number of protons = the number of electrons,

the atom's next electrical charge is what?

Definition
is zero and thus the atom is neutral.
Term
Atomic Mass =sum of the atom's
Definition

protons and neutrons

in the nucleus.

Term

Isotopes

Atoms of the same element have differing numbers of?

Definition
neutrons
Term
Why do atoms form bonds?
Definition
Atoms form bonds to complete their outermost orbitals with the max # of electrons.
Term

Complete orbitals

make atoms ______?

Definition
stable
Term
Ionic bonds
Definition
Are formed when two or more atoms transfer electrons in order to complete the outermost orbitals.
Term
Ion
Definition
is an atom that has lost or gained electrons.
Term
Cations
Definition

the atom has lost electrons and has a positive charge,

such as Na

Term
Anions
Definition
the atom has gained electrons and has a negative charge, such as Cl.
Term
Covalent bonds
Definition

are formed when two or more atoms share electrons.

Atoms that do not have the proper number of electrons in their outer orbital shells will tend to form bonds with other atoms.

Term

Types of

Covalent Bonds

Definition

Polar

and

Nonpolar

Term
Polar Covalent bonds
Definition

in which the electrons are Not shared equally among atoms.

 

Ex. water, alcohol,, and anything that dissolves in water.

Term
Nonpolar Covalent bonds
Definition

in which the electrons are shared equally among atoms.

Ex. oil, fats, waxes.

Term
Single Bonds:
Definition
C-C means 1 pair of electrons (or 2 electrons in total) are being shared.)
Term
Anatomy
Definition

Concerned with the structure of a partas well as its relationship with other structures.

Structure/Shape

"to cut apart"

Term
Physiology
Definition

Concerned with a body parts function both individually and as a component of an entire system.

Function "study of function"

 

Term
What is the relationship between anatomy and physiology?
Definition
They are closely connected in that the structure of an organ suits its function.
Term
Atoms
Definition

are the building block of all matter

are indivisible (means that they cannot be divided or broken down into a simpler form.)

 

Term
Cells
Definition

are the basic building block of all life.

are the simplest and most basic form of life.

contain small factories called organelles.

Term
Tissues
Definition
are 2 or more different types of cells working together to perform a specific function.
Term
Organ
Definition
are 2 or more different types of tissues working together to perform a specific funtion.
Term
Organ system
Definition
are 2 or more different organs working together to perform a specific function.
Term
Organisms
Definition

are composed of organ systems.

We are multicellular organisms.

Term
So how are the bodies of multicellular living organisms-like us- organized?
Definition
atoms-organelles-cells-tissues-organs-organ systems-organisms
Term
Describe the anatomical position
Definition
Standing erect, face forward, arms at sides, and palms and toes directed forward.
Term
Why use anatomical position?
Definition
Because it is only useful if everyone has in mind the same position of the body and is using the same reference points.
Term
Superior
Definition
means toward the head
Term
Inferior
Definition
means away from the head
Term

Anterior

(or ventral)

Definition
means toward the face
Term

Posterior

(or dorsal)

Definition
means away from the face; toward the backside
Term
Medial
Definition
means toward the midline of the body
Term
Lateral
Definition
Means away from the midline of the body
Term
Distal
Definition
means farther from the point of attachment of a limb
Term
Proximal
Definition
means closer to the point of attachment of a limb.
Term
Deep
Definition
means toward the organs
Term
Superficial
Definition
Means toward the surface of the body
Term
Sagittal
Definition
divides the body into left and right portions
Term
Sagittal or Midsagittal
Definition
divides the body into equal left and right halves.
Term
Transverse
Definition
divides the body into superior and inferior portions
Term
frontal
Definition
divides the body into anterior and posterior portions
Term
opthalmic
Definition
eye
Term
otic
Definition
ear
Term
nasal
Definition
nose
Term
oral
Definition
mouth
Term
cephalic
Definition
head
Term
frontal
Definition
forehead
Term
orbital
Definition
eye cavity
Term
buccal
Definition
cheek
Term
mental
Definition
chin
Term
cervical
Definition
neck
Term
deltoid(acromial)
Definition
shoulder
Term
axillary
Definition
armpit
Term
mammary
Definition
breast
Term
brachail
Definition
arm
Term
antebrachial
Definition
forearm
Term
carpal
Definition
wrist
Term
palmar
Definition
palm
Term
digital
Definition
finger
Term
gential
Definition
pubic reproductive organs
Term
patellar
Definition
kneecap
Term
crural
Definition
leg
Term
tarsal
Definition
ankle
Term
sternal
Definition
sternum
Term
pectoral
Definition
chest
Term
umbilical
Definition
navel
Term
inguinal
Definition
groin
Term
coxal
Definition
hip
Term
pedal
Definition
foot
Term
occipital
Definition
back of head
Term
vertebral
Definition
spinal column
Term
dorsum
Definition
of the hand
Term
cubital
Definition
(olecranal) elbow
Term
lumbar
Definition
lower back
Term
sacral
Definition
right above buttock and below lower back
Term
gluteal
Definition
buttock
Term
perineal
Definition
rectum, anus
Term
femoral
Definition
thigh
Term
popliteal
Definition
back of knee
Term
sural
Definition
calf
Term
plantar
Definition
sole of foot
Term
calcaneal
Definition
heel
Term
Thoracic Cavity contains the _____________,___________ organs and is formed by the ribcage.
Definition
heart and lungs
Term
Your breathing muscle, separates the thoracic from the abdominopelvic cavities
Definition
Diaphragm
Term
The middle area of the thoracic cavity where the hear is housed and the esophagus and trachea are found is called the?
Definition
mediastinum
Term
Abdominopelvic Cavity
Definition
Houses many organs. There aren't any bones protecting this area. Contains the gastrointestinal (GI) systems and the bladder, reproductive organs.
Term
The abdominopelvic cavity has 4 quadrants:
Definition

RUQ (right upper quandrant)

LUQ (left upper quandrant)

RLQ (right lower quandrant)

LLQ (left lower quandrant)

Term

[image]

Region 1

Definition
Right Hypochondriac Region
Term

[image]

Region 2

Definition
Epigastric Region
Term

[image]

Region 3

Definition
Left Hypochondriac Region
Term

[image]

Region 8

Definition
Right Lumbar Region
Term

[image]

Region 0

Definition
Umbilical Region
Term

[image]

Region 4

Definition
Left Lumbar Region
Term

[image]

Region 7

Definition
Right Iliac Region
Term

[image]

Region 6

Definition
Hypogastric Region
Term

[image]

Region 5

Definition
Left Iliac Region
Term
Dorsal Cavity is found
Definition
on the posterior side of the body
Term
Dorsal Cavity contins 2 cavities
Definition
Cranial Cavity and Spinal or Vertebral Cavity
Term
Cranial Cavity
Definition
houses the brain
Term
Spinal or Vertebral Cavity
Definition
houses the spinal cord
Term

[image]

1.

Definition
Cranial Cavity
Term

[image]

3.

Definition
Dorsal Cavity
Term

[image]

4.

Definition
Thoracic Cavity
Term

[image]

6. and 7.

Definition
Abdominalpelvic Cavity
Term

Integumentary System: protect the inside of the body from the outside world.

__________ This system contains the ______________________________.

Definition
Skin and accessory organs such as hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands.
Term

The skeletal system protects body parts, consists of bones and cartilage and some bones produce_____________

while all bones are the storage sites for _______&______ salts.

Definition

blood cells

calcium and phosphorus.

Term

The muscular system contains three types of muscles

1.

2.

3.

Definition
skeletal, cardiac, smooth
Term
The Nervous and Endocrin Systems also control metabolism which is defined as
Definition
the sum of all chemical reactions in the body
Term
The ________system has sense organs (like the eyes and ears), we detect outside stimuli that is processed by our brain.Responsiveness is the ability to sense changes in the environment.
Definition
Nervous
Term
The ________system produces chemical messengers known as hormones that helps to coordinate and regulate the body's functions.
Definition
Endocrine
Term
The endocrine system contains the
Definition
pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, testes, ovaries.
Term
The function of the cardiovascular system is to:
Definition
carries blood through the body
Term
The circulatory systemc these organs:
Definition
blood vessels
Term
Escaped fluids are returned to circulation by the lymphatic system. This system also produces
Definition
cells that participate in the immune response.
Term
The function of the respiratory system is to:
Definition
adds oxygen and removes CO2 from blood
Term
The respiratory system contains
Definition
the lungs, trachea, nose and throat.
Term
The function of the digestive system is to break food down into nutrients and disperse it via the blood. The digestive system contains the following organs:
Definition
liver, intestines, rectum, stomach
Term
The function of the urinary system is to:
Definition
waste removal
Term
The urinary system contains the following organs:
Definition
bladder, ureter, urethra, kidneys
Term
The function of the reproductive system is for males' testes to produce________while females' ovaries produce________.
Definition
sperm, eggs
Term
Homeostasis ("same" standing still") is defined
Definition
as the maintenance of a constant internal environment within the body: it's dynamic equilibrium. The body tries to maintain its values such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood pH within a narrow range of values.
Term
To maintain proper homeostasis we need:
Definition

nutrients

oxygen

water

body temperature of 98.6

Term

Define Negative Feedback Loop:

_________inhibits__________.

Definition
output ; input
Term

Define Positive Feedback Loop:

_______ enhances _________

Definition
output ; output
Term

Local disease is restricted to a specific part of the body.

give an example.

Definition
"strep" throat
Term

Systemic disease affects the entire body or several organ systems.

Give an example.

Definition
rheumatic fever
Term

Acute diseases are short-term and quick-to-develop.

Give an example.

Definition
cold
Term

Chronic diseases are less severe, slow to develop and long term.

give an example

Definition
chronic bronchitis
Term

Genetic diseases are inherited through DNA passed from one generation to the next.

Give an example.

 

Definition
Alzhimers
Term

Infectious diseases are due to microbes (such as bacteria, viruses, and protists).

Give an example

Definition
influenza
Term

Autoimmune diseases are caused by the body's immune system attacking other parts of the body.

give an example

Definition
MS
Term
Double Bonds:
Definition
C=C shows that 2 pairs of electrons (OR 4 electrons in total) are being shared.
Term
Triple Bonds:
Definition
C≡C shows that 3 pairs of electrons (OR 6 electrons in total) are being shared.
Term
_________result when two or more atoms have chemically combined together, typically from covalent bonds.
Definition
Molecules
Term
__________contain atoms from two or more elements combined together in a fixed ratio, typically result from ionic bonds.
Definition
Compounds
Term
Polarity:
Definition
results when electrons are unequally shared among atoms that are covalently bonded together. Oxygen pulls more strongly on the two hydrogens in water.
Term
Cohesion:
Definition
water molecules tend to stick together as a result of hydrogen bonding.
Term
Hydrogen Bonds:
Definition
Hydrogen is weakly attracted to a partial negative charge present on another compound or molecule. These bonds are very weak, but they are the force that holds water together.
Term
Monomer:
Definition
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