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Human Biology
Chapter 1-7 First Test
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
02/09/2008

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Anatomy
Definition
Structure-What your body is made of
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Physiology
Definition
Function-How your body contributes to your activities
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Atom
Definition
the smallest unit of matter that can enter into a chemical reaction. Basic unito felments-stuff world is made of. Atoms are composed of nuclei containing protons, neutrons, electrions that orbit the nuclei
Term
Proton
Definition
Positively Charged The number of prtons in the nucleus specifies the element for which the atom is a unit
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Neutron
Definition
No charge.
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Electron
Definition
No Charge
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Energy Levels
Definition
Levels surrounding the nucleus where electrons orbit in specific energy levels 1-2 2-8 3-8or18
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Charged Atoms
Definition

If an Atom has more protons than electrons that atom (a cation) has a positive charce cation=positive positive about cats

 

If an atom has more electrons than protons that atom (anion) has a negative charge Anion=negative charge 

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Ion
Definition
charged atom or group of atoms
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Chemical Bonds
Definition
How atoms stick together. Atoms combine to form molecules. Bonds-Ionic, Covalent, Hydrogen
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Ionic Bonds
Definition
Atoms are attracted by their charges. positive and negative are attracted to each other. Bonds between cation and anions. Ionic is medium strong.
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Covalent Bonds
Definition
Are bond together by sharing molecules. They give each other electrons so they can have full energy levels and or share them. Non-Polar- is equal sharing. Polar is unequal sharing.  covalent bonds are the most strongest
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Hydrogen Bonds
Definition
When Hydrogen is bonded to one atom in a molecule but attracted to another atom in a molecule. Molecular Prmescuity. This kind of bond gives molecules very important 3-D shape. Like Hemoglobins.
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Organic Compounds
Definition
The cheimistry of carbon containing molecules. Each carboon molecule can participate in four covalent bonds. Carbon wants to make four covalent bonds.
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Valence
Definition
the number of bonds a atom can make. Combining capacity. Types of carbon bonds. Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins.
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Carboydrates
Definition

1. Composed of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen arranged in a ring shaped molecule called monosaccharides

 

2. Hydrogen and Oxygen are present in a 2:1 ratio. Carboyhdrates are important to our bodies as energy and immune function

 

3. They are also used as identification tags to make sure cell is correct not a virus/cancer ect. If inncorenct it is killed by white blood cells 

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Monosaccharides
Definition

contain one ring. Cluclose is a monosacharide it is a fule. Monosaccharides join together in chains forming polysaccharides.

 

Di-Two mono

Tri-three mono

Glycogen are polysaccharides 

Term
Lipid
Definition

Contain carbon, hydrogen and ozygem ratio of hydrogen to oxygen varies in lipds.

Lipis include fats, phospholipids, steroids, prostaglandins and other important compounds.

Lipids are hydrophobi and non-polar 

Term
Fats-Triglycerides
Definition

Fats=one glycerol and three fatty acid side chians.

Important form of stored energy

May be saturated (saturated with hydrogen)

monosaturated-one double bond w/o hydrogen bond

Polyunsaturated two bonds w/0 hydrogen bond

 

 

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Proteins
Definition
important molecules biologically-Chains of amino acids. Twenty different amino acids are used to create a vast array of proteins.
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Amino Acids Contain-
Definition

A central carbon atom 

 

A a carboxyl group ( coo- or coolt)

 

Amino groups (NH2) or (NH3+)

 

A Hydrogen bond

 

One of twenty different side chains

 

Side chains makes Amino Acids differnt-Glycine, Alanine, Leucine, Lysine, Tyrosine 

Term
Fuction of Protein
Definition

Order varies to perform different Fuctions

Enzymes-molecular machines

 

Transport other molecules

 

Structeral molecules-intracellular and extracellular

 

Generate Contractile (muslce movement)

 

Force-Role in communication and immune function 

Term
Nucleic Acids
Definition

Important Genetic Role-DNA RNA

Important cellular fule ATP

Chains of Nucleotides-A nitrogenous base, a pentose suagar, one or more phospate groups Phosphates are the builidng blocks for Nucleic Acids++++

 

 

 

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ATP energy
Definition
Carbohydrates and Lipids used to make ATP which we then use for cell machinary. Kind of like the gas you use for the generator to make electricity to power your tv in your RV
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Nucleic Acid
Definition

Chains of nucleotides as in DNA and RNA

 

When we break Nucleic Acid bonds it releases lots of energy 

Term

Inorganic Compounds

No Carbon 

Definition

Water is one of the mos timportant ones.

We like water because

 

Suspending Medium

 

Heat Sink-hard to heat up and cool off

 

Coolant-helps cool off body sweating wets surface of body sweat evaporates and cools you off 

 

Solvent-A polar solvent-it dissoles things peices of molecueles are held apart by water 

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Solvent
Definition
A fluid in which other substance can be dissolved
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Solute
Definition
Substances that can be dissovled in a solvent
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Solution
Definition
A solvent plus one ore more solutes
Term
Water is a polar solvent
Definition
this is because it has a polar covalent bond
Term
Acids, Bases and Salts
Definition

An Acid is a molecule that dissociates (breaks apart) into a hydrogen cation and any anion other than a hydroxyl

 

A base is a molecule that dissociates into a hydrozel anion and any cation other than hydrogen

 

Salt is a molecule that dissociates into any cation other than hydrogen and any anion other than a hydroxyl 

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Acid Base Salt Water chart
Definition
            Cation      Anion
Acid         H+         Not OH- 
 
Base       Not H+      Is OH-
 
Salt        Not H+    Not OH-
 
Water        H+         Is OH-
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Molarity
Definition
a measure of concetration
Term
Lower and Higher on PH scale
Definition

Lower Numbers on PH scale are Higher in Hydrogen and are acidic

 

Higher numbers are lower in Hydrogen and bases

 

Neutral would be 7 has hte same level of Hydrogen and Hydroxyls

 

We move over 1 decimal point for each number on the PH scale Higher for Acidic lower for base 

Term

Chapter 3

Cells

Definition

Cells are the smallest living unit of your body

have many different parts

Have a cell membrane. 

Term
Organelles
Definition

Serve specific functions within your cells

They are your cells organs

 

Term
Cell Membrane
Definition

Membrane separates that which is within your cell from the external environment

 

Also called plasma membrane composed of phospholipids. THe plasmalemma-Posphate head is towards hte water and tails are faced in. head like water..tails don't  

It is a self seeling membrane. When something goes through it it reseales. 

Term
Membrane protiens
Definition
Other molecules are
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Membrane Proteins
Definition
Other molecules are present in the plasma membrane. Important in achieving selective permeability. Important in adhesion and communication.
Term
Selective Permeability
Definition
Movement across the cell membrane is a highly selective process. Some can go across and some can't
Term
Diffusion
Definition
The movement of substances from a region of their higher concentration to a region of their lower concentration. Concentration of substances even out.
Term
Osmosis
Definition
Is the movement across a semipermeable membrane from a region of its higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.
Term
Facilitated Diffusion
Definition
Molecules that require a carrier to cross the cell membrane. Gluclose needs a carrier.
Term
Active Transport
Definition
Molecular pumps are integral proteins that use energy (ATP) to move specific substances (generally ions) across the cell membrane. Can pump different substances in two different directions. Pg

Molecular Machines=Enzymes
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Endocytosis
Definition
Mechanisms used to move large molecules, particles and droplets into the cells.
Term
Phagocytosis Phago-eating Cytosis-cell
Definition
Three types of processes whereby cells engulf large molecules and particles.
Term
The blob Phagocytosis cell eating.
Definition
Use pseudophoia to surround particle
Particles ends up within a vesicle that is within the cell
Only some cell types have this ability. Most notable are the macrophages and related cell types. THE BLOB
Term
Chemotaxis and Pseudophodia
Definition
Chemotaxis-how cell moves
Pseudophdia-false feet
Term
Pinocytosis
Definition
cell drinking-used to bring droplets of substances into the cell
No pseudophodia are used but otherwise similar to phagocytosis
All cells have this ability.
Term
Nucleus
Definition
Most cells have one, some have many mature red blood cehlls have none.

Surrounded by a nuclear membrane

Contains DNA

Contains another organelle the nucleolus.
Term
Nucleolus
Definition
found w/in the nucleus
Composed mainly of RNA
Ribosomes are produced here
Term
Ribosomes
Definition
Found in cytoplasm but produced in nucleus
Most cells have higher number of ribosomes
Composed of RNA
May be free or bound In cytoplasm or attached to endoplasmic reticulum.
Term
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
Channels of phospholipid bilayers that extend throughout the cell.
Site where the cell does much of its "work"
Also useful for transport within the cell
May be a granular (smooth)-no seeds- or granular endoplasmic
Agranular (smooth) is the site of much lipid and carbohydrate synthesis, and many degradative reactions In cell production of proteins

Granular site of synthesis of proteins for EXPORT or membrane insertion. EXPORT
Term
Golgi Apparatus
Definition
A stack of flattened sacks composed of phospholipid bilayer
USually found near the nucleus
Is the site of modification and packaging of proteins produced in the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
Proteins are carried from one layer of Golgi to the next.
Term
Lysomes
Definition
Vesicles w/in the cytoplasm which contain hydrolytic (break down with water) enzymes. Used to digest material brought in the cell
Term
Mitochondria
Definition
Major site of ATP production ATP is the cell's main fuel.
Contain their own DNA
encodes some of the enzymes needed by the mitochondira
Production of Gluclose into ATP is done by the Mitochondria.
Term
Cytoskeleton
Definition
Gives your cell structure just as your skeleton supports your body. 3 major components.
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