OpenStax Anatomy & Physiology 2edition
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Fatty acid catabolism - (ANSWER)Breakdown of fatty acids for energy.
X-rays - (ANSWER)Radiographic imaging using ionizing radiation.
PET scans - (ANSWER)Imaging to assess chemotherapy response.
Anatomy and physiology - (ANSWER)Study of body structure and function.
Chemical level - (ANSWER)Basic level of organization involving atoms.
Cellular level - (ANSWER)Level of organization involving cells.
Tissue level - (ANSWER)Level of organization involving groups of cells.
Organ level - (ANSWER)Level of organization involving specific structures.
Organ system level - (ANSWER)Level of organization involving groups of organs.
Organism level - (ANSWER)Highest level of organization, entire living being.
Negative feedback loop - (ANSWER)Regulatory mechanism to maintain
homeostasis.
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,Stimulus - (ANSWER)Change that initiates a response in feedback loops.
Sensor - (ANSWER)Detects changes in the internal environment.
Control center - (ANSWER)Processes information and determines response.
Effector - (ANSWER)Carries out response to restore balance.
MRI scanner - (ANSWER)Imaging technique using magnetic fields.
Mass number - (ANSWER)Total protons and neutrons in an atom.
Hydrolysis - (ANSWER)Chemical breakdown involving water.
Monosaccharides - (ANSWER)Simple sugars, basic units of carbohydrates.
Octet rule - (ANSWER)Atoms are stable with eight electrons in valence shell.
Polar molecule - (ANSWER)Molecule with uneven distribution of charge.
Exchange reaction - (ANSWER)Reaction where components swap partners.
Dehydration synthesis - (ANSWER)Process of forming larger molecules by
removing water.
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, Diffusion - (ANSWER)Movement of molecules from high to low concentration.
Osmosis - (ANSWER)Diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane.
Peroxisomes - (ANSWER)Organelles that detoxify substances using enzymes.
Lysosomes - (ANSWER)Organelles that digest unwanted materials.
Transcription - (ANSWER)Process of copying DNA to RNA.
Translation - (ANSWER)Process of converting RNA to protein.
Cyclin - (ANSWER)Protein regulating the cell cycle.
Somatic stem cells - (ANSWER)Stem cells with limited differentiation potential.
Epithelial tissue - (ANSWER)Covers surfaces and lines cavities.
Connective tissue - (ANSWER)Supports, binds, and protects body structures.
Muscle tissue - (ANSWER)Tissue that contracts for movement.
Nervous tissue - (ANSWER)Transmits signals as electrical impulses.
Synovial membranes - (ANSWER)Connective tissue membranes supporting joint
mobility.
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Fatty acid catabolism - (ANSWER)Breakdown of fatty acids for energy.
X-rays - (ANSWER)Radiographic imaging using ionizing radiation.
PET scans - (ANSWER)Imaging to assess chemotherapy response.
Anatomy and physiology - (ANSWER)Study of body structure and function.
Chemical level - (ANSWER)Basic level of organization involving atoms.
Cellular level - (ANSWER)Level of organization involving cells.
Tissue level - (ANSWER)Level of organization involving groups of cells.
Organ level - (ANSWER)Level of organization involving specific structures.
Organ system level - (ANSWER)Level of organization involving groups of organs.
Organism level - (ANSWER)Highest level of organization, entire living being.
Negative feedback loop - (ANSWER)Regulatory mechanism to maintain
homeostasis.
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,Stimulus - (ANSWER)Change that initiates a response in feedback loops.
Sensor - (ANSWER)Detects changes in the internal environment.
Control center - (ANSWER)Processes information and determines response.
Effector - (ANSWER)Carries out response to restore balance.
MRI scanner - (ANSWER)Imaging technique using magnetic fields.
Mass number - (ANSWER)Total protons and neutrons in an atom.
Hydrolysis - (ANSWER)Chemical breakdown involving water.
Monosaccharides - (ANSWER)Simple sugars, basic units of carbohydrates.
Octet rule - (ANSWER)Atoms are stable with eight electrons in valence shell.
Polar molecule - (ANSWER)Molecule with uneven distribution of charge.
Exchange reaction - (ANSWER)Reaction where components swap partners.
Dehydration synthesis - (ANSWER)Process of forming larger molecules by
removing water.
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, Diffusion - (ANSWER)Movement of molecules from high to low concentration.
Osmosis - (ANSWER)Diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane.
Peroxisomes - (ANSWER)Organelles that detoxify substances using enzymes.
Lysosomes - (ANSWER)Organelles that digest unwanted materials.
Transcription - (ANSWER)Process of copying DNA to RNA.
Translation - (ANSWER)Process of converting RNA to protein.
Cyclin - (ANSWER)Protein regulating the cell cycle.
Somatic stem cells - (ANSWER)Stem cells with limited differentiation potential.
Epithelial tissue - (ANSWER)Covers surfaces and lines cavities.
Connective tissue - (ANSWER)Supports, binds, and protects body structures.
Muscle tissue - (ANSWER)Tissue that contracts for movement.
Nervous tissue - (ANSWER)Transmits signals as electrical impulses.
Synovial membranes - (ANSWER)Connective tissue membranes supporting joint
mobility.
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