Anatomy and Physiology Chapters 1-4 Review

Vocabulary flashcards based on the 'Test Your Knowledge' section covering chemical foundations, metabolism, and cell biology.

Chemical compound

A substance that contains at least two different elements.

Atomic number

A value determined by the number of protons in the nucleus of an element.

Ionic bonds

Bonds formed when one atom transfers an electron from its outer shell to another atom.

Electrolytes

Compounds that dissociate in water.

Catabolism

The name of the process used to break down complex compounds into simpler ones to release energy.

Water

The most abundant inorganic compound in the body.

Acid

A type of substance that releases a hydrogen ion when dissolved in water.

Carbohydrates

The body's main source of energy.

Glycogen

The form in which the body stores glucose.

Cellular Energy Acquisition

The process by which cells receive energy when the phosphate bonds of ATP are broken.

Radioactive isotopes

In cancer treatment, these emit particles that strike atoms in living cells, injuring or killing the cells.

Cancer

A condition that occurs when cells multiply faster than they die.