Nurse Cheung Science-Bootcamp Notes Review

This set of flashcards covers core scientific concepts from Scientific Reasoning, Chemistry, Biology, and Anatomy & Physiology.

SMART Goals

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound objectives essential for scientific reasoning.

Exothermic Reaction

A chemical reaction that releases energy, such as burning wood or dissolving NaOH in water.

Chemical Bond

A lasting attraction between atoms, which can be covalent (shared electrons) or ionic (lost/gained electrons).

Atomic Number

The number of protons in an element, representing its identity.

Atomic Mass

The sum of protons and neutrons in an atom, also known as Mass Number.

Noble Gases

Inert gases with fully filled outer electron shells, making them stable.

tRNA (transfer RNA)

Molecule that transports specific amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis.

Meiosis

Cell division that results in 4 haploid daughter cells, each with half the chromosome number of the parent.

Mitosis

Cell division that results in 2 identical daughter cells, occurring in somatic cells.

Homozygous

Having two identical alleles for a trait, can be dominant (FF) or recessive (ff).

Redox Reaction

Chemical reactions involving oxidation (loss of electrons) and reduction (gain of electrons).

pH Scale

A scale that measures the acidity or basicity of a substance; lower pH means more acidic.

Mitochondria

Organelles responsible for ATP production through cellular respiration.

Circulatory System

System that includes arteries carrying oxygen-rich blood and veins carrying oxygen-poor blood.

Digestive Enzymes

Biological catalysts like pepsin, amylase, lipase, and maltase that aid in digestion.

Diaphragm

A muscle that contracts to expand the lungs for inhalation and relaxes to constrict for exhalation.

Erythropoietin

Hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells.