Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

A & P > Week 1- Fundamentals of Anatomy > Flashcards

Week 1- Fundamentals of Anatomy Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 4 major Classes of Biomolecules?

A
  • Protein
  • Lipids
  • Carbohydrates
  • nucleotides
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Building Blocks and function: PROTEINS

A

BB: amino acids
Function: Fundamental component of structure and dynamic metabolic function in the cell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Building Blocks and function: LIPID

A

BB: No single BB
Function: Long term energy molecule.
-Structural component of bilayer
-integral extracellular membrane facilitator of cell to cell interaction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Building Blocks and function: CARBOHYDRATES

A 
BB: monosaccharide
Function:
-structural
-attachment on protein for cell to cell recognition 
-short & long term energy storage
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Building Blocks and function:

NUCLEIC ACIDS

A

BB: nucleotides
Function: unit for hereditary information and protein biosynthesis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Integumentary system

  • Organs and tissues
  • Function
A

-Organs and tissues:
Skin, hair, sweat, oil glands

-Function: Protection, defense, body temperature

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Endocrine

  • Organs and tissues
  • Function
A

-Organs and tissues:
Hormone secreting glands
-Function: Coordination of body functions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Reproductive

  • Organs and tissues
  • Function
A

-Organs and tissues:
Female: ovaries, Fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, mammary tissue

male:testes, penis, vas deferens

  • Function: Production of reproduction components
  • Support for developing fetus
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Nervous

  • Organs and tissues
  • Function
A

-Organs and tissues:
Brain, nerves, spinal cord
-Function: detection and coordination response

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Immune/Lymphatic

  • Organs and tissues
  • Function
A

-Organs and tissues:
lymphoid tissues, spleen, various cell types, thymus

  • Function: defense against pathogens
  • fluid balance
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

cardiovascular

  • Organs and tissues
  • Function
A
  • Organs and tissues:
  • Heart
  • blood vessels
  • Function: movement of blood throughout the body
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Respiratory

  • Organs and tissues
  • Function
A

-Organs and tissues:
Nasal passages, trachea, lungs

-Function: oxygen and co2 regulation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Urinary

  • Organs and tissues
  • Function
A

-Organs and tissues: kidneys, ureters, bladdar, urethra

-Function:
blood filtration
removal of waste

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Musculoskeletal

  • Organs and tissues
  • Function
A

-Organs and tissues:
bone, skeletal muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments

  • Function: movement
  • support/protection
  • blood formation
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Digestive

  • Organs and tissues
  • Function
A

-Organs and tissues:
mouth, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, intestines

-Function:
Breakdown of food
Nutrients absorption

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

A & P (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions