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BIOS255: Comprehensive Review
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Atomic number Ans: the number of protons in the nucleus of
an atom
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Mass number Ans: the number of protons and neutrons in an
atom
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Isotopes Ans: same number of protons and electrons, but
they have a different number of neutrons.
Ions Ans: charged particles, uneven # protons and electrons
Electrolytes Ans: Ions in water that form solutions and are
capable of conducting electricity
muscle cramps to cardiac arrest Ans: The balance is very
important in patient care! Electrolyte imbalances can cause
what?
Carbohydrates Ans: sugars, contain carbon (C), hydrogen (H),
and oxygen (O) but lack nitrogen and are water-soluble.
Monosaccharide, diasaccharide, polysaccharide
Proteins Ans: organic energy-yielding nutrients or
macronutrients containing C, H, and O that contain nitrogen
and are water-soluble. Amino acids-polypeptides, proteins.
Complex 4-D structure for function
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Lipids Ans: (fats) are organic energy-yielding nutrients or
macronutrients, also containing C, H, and O, also lack nitrogen,
and are not water-soluble. Saturated vs unsaturated
phospholipids, cholesterol, and glycolipids Ans: Cell
Membrane (Plasma Membrane)- Bilayer consists of:
Simple Diffusion, Facilitated diffusion, and Osmosis Ans:
Passive = no energy required from cell consists of:
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Active Transport, Exocytosis, and Endocytosis Ans: Active =
energy required for cell to move substances across membrane
consists of:
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Interstitial Fluid Ans: •the fluid cells are bathed in, derived
from blood
•Contains salts, sugars, amino acids, vitamins, fats, hormones,
neurotransmitters
*decides what gets in and out of the cell
Hypertonic Ans: More solutes outside than inside, Cell
shrinks
Isotonic Ans: Equal solute outside and inside the cell; cell
remains the same
Hypotonic Ans: More solute inside than outside the cell; cell
swell and may burst
Hypotonic solutions Ans: typically utilized when treating
hypernatremia,
BIOS255: Comprehensive Review
Part 3 Questions and Answers (100%
Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
Atomic number Ans: the number of protons in the nucleus of
an atom
© 2026 Assignment
Mass number Ans: the number of protons and neutrons in an
atom
Guru01 - Stuvia
Expert
Isotopes Ans: same number of protons and electrons, but
they have a different number of neutrons.
Ions Ans: charged particles, uneven # protons and electrons
Electrolytes Ans: Ions in water that form solutions and are
capable of conducting electricity
muscle cramps to cardiac arrest Ans: The balance is very
important in patient care! Electrolyte imbalances can cause
what?
Carbohydrates Ans: sugars, contain carbon (C), hydrogen (H),
and oxygen (O) but lack nitrogen and are water-soluble.
Monosaccharide, diasaccharide, polysaccharide
Proteins Ans: organic energy-yielding nutrients or
macronutrients containing C, H, and O that contain nitrogen
and are water-soluble. Amino acids-polypeptides, proteins.
Complex 4-D structure for function
, 2
Lipids Ans: (fats) are organic energy-yielding nutrients or
macronutrients, also containing C, H, and O, also lack nitrogen,
and are not water-soluble. Saturated vs unsaturated
phospholipids, cholesterol, and glycolipids Ans: Cell
Membrane (Plasma Membrane)- Bilayer consists of:
Simple Diffusion, Facilitated diffusion, and Osmosis Ans:
Passive = no energy required from cell consists of:
© 2026 Assignment
Active Transport, Exocytosis, and Endocytosis Ans: Active =
energy required for cell to move substances across membrane
consists of:
Guru01 - Stuvia
Expert
Interstitial Fluid Ans: •the fluid cells are bathed in, derived
from blood
•Contains salts, sugars, amino acids, vitamins, fats, hormones,
neurotransmitters
*decides what gets in and out of the cell
Hypertonic Ans: More solutes outside than inside, Cell
shrinks
Isotonic Ans: Equal solute outside and inside the cell; cell
remains the same
Hypotonic Ans: More solute inside than outside the cell; cell
swell and may burst
Hypotonic solutions Ans: typically utilized when treating
hypernatremia,
