Chapter 2 Test Flashcards
(60 cards)
The study of the structure of any living organism
anatomy
The study of the functions of the structure or parts of any living organism
Physiology
What are the 5 levels of organization of the body?
- Chemical level
- Cell level
- Tissue level
- Organ level
- Organ System level
The ability of the body to maintain relative stability and to function normally despite constant changes
homeostasis
An _____ is a substance made of only one type of atom. Therefore, an _____ is the smallest part of an ______
element - atom - element
What element does Cu stand for?
copper
What element does Fe stand for?
Iron
What element does Ca stand for?
calcium
What element does N stand for?
nitrogen
What element does O stand for?
oxygen
What element does K stand for?
Potassium
What element does H stand for?
hydrogen
What element does Ci stand for?
chlorine
What element does Mg stand for?
magnesium
What element does Na stand for?
sodium
What element does P stand for?
phosphorus
What element does C stand for?
carbon
What element does I stand for?
iodine
What element does Zn stand for?
zinc
The most abundant compound in the human body
water
Water is a _____; many substances can dissolve in water
solvent
Water is a ______; it prevents friction where surfaces meet and move
lubricant
Water changes ______ slowly; water has a high specific heat capacity
temperature
Water within cells
intracellular fluid