A&P 1 Chapter 1-4 Study Guide

What is an organ?

An organ is a group of tissues that work together.

What is the integumentary system?

The integumentary system is the organ system that refers to skin.

What is the normal pH range of human blood?

The normal pH of human blood is 7.35-7.45.

What is the normal body temperature for a human?

The normal temperature for a human is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of feedback does the production of oxytocin during labor illustrate?

The production of oxytocin during labor is considered positive feedback.

What is the anatomical position?

A person standing erect with palms facing outward.

What divides the body into an anterior and posterior portion?

The plane that divides the body into an anterior and posterior portion is the Coronal Plane.

What is a synonym for the prone position?

The prone position is a synonym for recumbent face down.

What does the pleural cavity cover?

The pleural cavity covers the lungs.

What does an atomic mass of 18 indicate about an element?

It has 9 protons and 9 neutrons.

What does an atomic number of 4 indicate about an element?

It has 4 protons.

What type of bond involves sharing electrons?

Covalent bond causes elements to share electrons and can be divided into polar or nonpolar bonds.

What is a polar bond?

A bond with partial charges in its elements and considered hydrophilic.

What are all of the body's processes that require energy referred to as?

The body's metabolism.

What is a hydrolysis reaction?

A reaction that uses water to break apart bonds.

What effect does decreased concentration have on a reaction?

Decreased concentration would not speed up a reaction.

Is sucrose a monosaccharide?

No, sucrose is NOT a monosaccharide of carbohydrates.

What is the monomer for proteins?

The monomer for proteins is known as an amino acid.

What is a steroid made up of?

A steroid is made up of lipids.

What is the function of ribosomes?

The function of the ribosome is to synthesize proteins.

What does the Golgi apparatus do?

The Golgi apparatus further processes and packages proteins.

What unique feature do mitochondria have?

The mitochondria have their own membrane.

Where does mitosis occur?

Mitosis occurs in germ cells.

What happens during metaphase?

The centrioles migrate to opposite poles of the cell, release a spindle that attaches to the centrosome of the chromosome, and aligns them at the center of the cell.

What is the result of mitosis?

The production of 2 diploid cells occurs in mitosis.

When does initial DNA replication occur?

Initial DNA replication occurs in the S phase of interphase.

How many chromosomes does an oocyte have?

The oocyte or egg cell has 23 chromosomes.

Where can transitional epithelium be found?

Transitional epithelium can be found in the bladder.

Where can stratified squamous epithelial tissue be found?

Stratified squamous epithelial tissue can be found in the epidermis.

Which type of cartilage is the strongest?

The strongest type of cartilage is fibrocartilage.

What are examples of liquid matrix connective tissues?

Blood and lymph are examples of liquid matrix connective tissues.

What types of cells are affected by electrical action potentials?

Nerve cells and muscle cells are affected by electrical action potentials.

What does serous membrane cover?

Serous membrane covers the internal organs of the body.

What are desmosomes?

Desmosomes are junctions that anchor epithelial cells to the basement membrane.

What type of fat is depicted in the molecule image?

This molecule is an unsaturated fat.

What type of molecule is shown in the second image?

This molecule is a triglyceride.

What is a chondrocyte?

A chondrocyte is a cell from cartilage.

Are epithelial cells vascular or avascular?

Epithelial cells are avascular.

What type of carbohydrate is starch?

Starch is a polysaccharide.

Where is transitional connective tissue found?

Transitional connective tissue is found in tissues that have to stretch and shrink.

What sugar molecule is found in RNA?

The sugar molecule found in RNA is ribose.