Hondros bio 117 FINAL
matter
Anything that has mass and takes up space
Frontal Bone
anterior aspect of cranium; "forehead"
heart
A hollow, muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
Anatomy
The study of body structure
Cell Transport
The process of moving material in and out of cells.
organic molecules
carbon-based molecules
three way matter exists
solid, liquid and gas
Physiology
the study of how the body and its parts work or function
four kinds of macromolecules
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
passive transport
the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy by the cell.
High to low concentration
axial skeleton
the part of the skeleton that includes the skull and spinal column and sternum and ribs
, Where is the heart located?
Base: is located at the 2nd rib
Apex: fifth intercostal space
Thoracic cavity, specifically in the mediastinum
Parietal bone
makes up top of skull, two pieces fused
The layers of the heart wall from superficial to deep are:
epicardium, outer
myocardium, middle- cardiac muscle
endocardium, inner
active transport
the movement of materials through a cell membrane using energy. low to high concentration
Carbohydrates
Broken down to glucose to provide energy.
Pathophysiology
the study of how disease processes affect the function of the body
solid
A state of matter that has a definite shape and a definite volume
liquid
A state of matter that has no definite shape but has a definite volume.
Homeostasis
A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of
body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level
building blocks of carbohydrates
monosaccharides (simple sugars )
Diffusion
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