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chromosomes condense
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1 Relative position 2 Prophase
3 Ionic bond 4 Positive feedback
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describes location of body parts in relation to
Relative position
others (e.g., superior, inferior, medial, lateral).
standing erect, facing forward, arms at sides, palms
Anatomical position
facing forward.
, include cranial, vertebral, thoracic, abdominal, and
Body cavities
pelvic cavities.
reverses a change (e.g., body temperature
Negative feedback
regulation).
increases a change (e.g., childbirth contractions,
Positive feedback
blood clotting).
Homeostasis maintaining a stable internal environment.
Planes/sections sagittal, frontal (coronal), and transverse.
Anatomy vs Physiology anatomy = structure, physiology = function.
right/left hypochondriac, epigastric, right/left
9 Regions of Abdomen
lumbar, umbilical, right/left iliac, hypogastric.
Structure of Atom protons (+), neutrons (0), electrons (−).
Ion atom with a charge (lost/gained electrons).
Cations and Anions Cations (+) and Anions (−).
Ionic bond between cation and anion (forms salts).
Covalent bond shares electrons; nonpolar = equal, polar = unequal.
weak attraction between H and O/N; holds DNA
Hydrogen bond
strands.
Chemical reactions reactants form products.
Synthesis build up.
Decomposition break down.
Acids & Bases pH <7 acid, >7 base; blood pH 7.35-7.45.
organic contains C/H (carbs, lipids, proteins, nucleic
Organic vs Inorganic
acids).
Carbs = glucose; Lipids = fatty acids; Proteins =
Macromolecules
amino acids; Nucleic acids = nucleotides.
DNA double stranded, stores code; RNA single
DNA vs RNA
stranded, makes proteins.
Ribosomes protein synthesis.
Rough ER makes proteins.