Anatomy + Physiology Flashcards
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Chemical elements in body w/ %
O - 65
C - 18.6
H - 9.7
N - 3.2
Atoms
Smallest stable unit of matter.
Electron cloud
Orderly series of energy levels. Hold certain amount of electrons
Isotopes
Varieties of elements that differ in number of neutrons
Molecule
Chemical particle comprising two or more atoms in a chemical bond
Compound
Molecule w/ two or more DIFFERENT elements
Molecule
A chemical particle comprising two or more atoms in a chemical bond
Molecular formula vs structural formula
Molecular: Identifies elements and numbers of atoms present
Structural: Identifies location of elements
Ionic, covalent and Hydrogen bonds
Ionic: Charged particles w/ unequal number of protons and electrons
Covalent: Sharing electrons occupying single energy shells comon to both atoms
Hydrogen: Weak attraction between slightly +ve H and -ve O or N
Mixtures
Physically blended, not chemically combined. Eg body fluid.
Water properties
Polar covalent bonds. Solvency, cohesion, adhesion, thermal stability, chemical reactivity
Adhesion
Tendency of different molecules to bond with each other eg water to large membranes to reduce friction around organs
Cohesion
Force of attraction between same molecule. eg film on water surface due to molecules held together with surface tnesion
Chemical Reactivity
Ability to participate in chemical reactions. H20 involved in hydrolysis and dehydration synthesis
Thermal Stability
Helps stabilities internal body temperature. Calorie: Amount of heat that raises temperature of 1g of H2o by 1 degree
Solutions
Particles mixed with an abundant substance called solvent
Colloids
In body and often mixtures of protien w/ h20. - gel to liquid states
Suspension
To large to penetrate selectively permeable membrane eg blood cells in plasma
Acids vs Bases
Acid: Proton donor
Base: Proton acceptor (release oh-)
pH
Measure derived from the molarity of H+. 7 (Neutral), less than 7, acidic, more than 7, basic. (LOGARITHMIC SCALE)
Buffers
Chemicals that resist changes in pH
Energy
Capacity to do work - building molecules or contracting muscles.
Types of energy
Potential energy (Stored in an object). Kinetic energy (in motion eg Heat).
Types of chemical reactions
Decomposition:: large molecule -> small
Synthesis: Small molecule -> large
Exchange: Two molecules exchange atoms/groups