Inorganic Chemistry Flashcards
(37 cards)
State 2 processes that remove carbon dioxide from the body
Increasing breathing rates
Kidneys
How are peroxides produced in the body
Metabolisms
Which organelle breaks down peroxides
Liver
Phosphates are found in phospholipids and…
DNA
Define a ‘co-factor’
A non-protein compound that binds with an enzyme or other protein molecules
Where is proteins mainly found?
Hair, skin and nails
Where do plants get nitrates from?
Soil
How do plants make amino acids?
Taking nitrates from soil
Why is having too much carbon dioxide in the body harmful
It will form carbonic acid
State if the phospholipid head is hydrophilic or hydrophobic?
Hydrophilic
State the three elements that are found in a basic amino acid ?
Nitrogen, carbon and hydrogen
Define vasodilation?
The dilation of blood vessels which decrease blood pressure
Which inorganic compound contributes to vasodilation?
Nitric acid
If someone had low levels of magnesium how could they increase it?
Take supplements
What is the normal pH range of blood in the arteries?
Between 7.35 and 7.45
How does respiration affect blood pH?
releases CO₂ which combines with water to form carbonic acid, lowering blood pH.
How does the body respond to acidic blood?
By increasing breathing rate to release CO₂
kidneys removing acid and excreting it in urine
What role do the kidneys play in blood pH regulation?
The kidneys remove acid
excrete it in urine
and produce bicarbonate which is alkaline
Which organ regulates blood pH faster, lungs or kidneys?
The lungs act faster, while the kidneys take longer but have lasting effects
What is nitric oxide?
A vasodilator
How does nitric oxide affect blood vessels?
It relaxes muscles of blood vessels, causing them to widen
What is the effect of nitric oxide on blood flow?
It increases blood flow
How does nitric oxide influence blood pressure
It lowers blood pressure
How does magnesium help with energy levels?
Reduces tiredness and fatigue
