Chapters 1 & 2 Flashcards
(26 cards)
Which of the following is Intraperitoneal?
Ovaries
In hydrolysis reactions, compounds react with and result in which of the following?
Water, causing decomposition.
Which of the following describes a frontal plane?
Any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions.
The organs of the respiratory system include all of the following except:
the thoracic duct
Glycerol contains how many molecules of fatty acids?
3
Substances that release ions in water are called:
Electrolytes
A person who is facing forwards with their arms at their sides and their palms forward, is considered to be in which of the following positions?
Anatomical
Proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids are classified as which of the following?
Organic molecules
Which of the following is a good example of a positive feedback mechanism?
Enchantment of labor contraction.
Ions with a positive charge are referred to as:
Cations
Chemicals that resist pH change are called:
Buffers
A triglyceride consists of which of the following?
One glycerol molecule bonded to three fatty acid molecules.
The most abundant compound in the human body is:
Water
What is the primary purpose of negative feedback?
To maintain homeostasis
The abdomen is divided into how many imaginary regions?
9
The serous membrane covering the stomach and most of the intestines is referred to as which of the following?
Peritoneum
Enzymes are organic catalysts that:
Increase the speed of a chemical reaction.
If an isotope of lithium has 3 protons, 4 neutrons, and 3 electrons, it’s atomic weight is:
7
Defense against infection and disease is a function of which of the following systems?
Lymphatic
Which of the following body systems is composed of skin, hair, and nails?
Integumentary
98.6 Fahrenheit in Celsius
37
Inguinal
Groin
A nucleotide consists of which of the following?
A nitrogen base, a pentose sugar, and a phosphate group.
An atoms mass is determined by the number of:
protons and neutrons.
