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What is the main difference between positive and negative feedback mechanisms in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the main difference between positive and negative feedback mechanisms in maintaining homeostasis?
Which term refers to the study of tissues in anatomy?
Which term refers to the study of tissues in anatomy?
Which structure is NOT part of the axial body cavity?
Which structure is NOT part of the axial body cavity?
In terms of atomic structure, what does the atomic number represent?
In terms of atomic structure, what does the atomic number represent?
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Which of these is a characteristic of a catabolic reaction?
Which of these is a characteristic of a catabolic reaction?
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Which type of mixture is characterized by the inability to scatter light and contains visible particles?
Which type of mixture is characterized by the inability to scatter light and contains visible particles?
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Which type of bond is considered the strongest among the three main types of chemical bonds?
Which type of bond is considered the strongest among the three main types of chemical bonds?
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What happens to the concentration of hydroxyl ions (OH) when the hydrogen ion concentration increases in a solution?
What happens to the concentration of hydroxyl ions (OH) when the hydrogen ion concentration increases in a solution?
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What is the primary role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
What is the primary role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
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In a hypertonic solution, what generally occurs to a cell?
In a hypertonic solution, what generally occurs to a cell?
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Which type of transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient?
Which type of transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient?
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Which level of protein structure is characterized by the folding of the polypeptide chain into a 3D shape?
Which level of protein structure is characterized by the folding of the polypeptide chain into a 3D shape?
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What is a key difference between DNA replication and mitosis?
What is a key difference between DNA replication and mitosis?
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Which of the following descriptions is true about peroxisomes?
Which of the following descriptions is true about peroxisomes?
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Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for absorption and secretion due to its specialized structure?
Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for absorption and secretion due to its specialized structure?
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What is the primary difference between symporters and anti-porters in active transport mechanisms?
What is the primary difference between symporters and anti-porters in active transport mechanisms?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Position and Homeostasis
- Anatomical position: standing upright, feet together, arms at sides, palms facing forward.
- Importance: Provides a standard reference for anatomical terms and descriptions.
- Homeostasis: The body’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.
- Consequences of losing homeostasis: Potential for dysfunction, disease, or failure of vital bodily systems.
- Mechanisms to correct imbalances: Negative feedback (reduces output) and positive feedback (increases output).
- Examples of feedback: Negative – temperature regulation, Positive – blood clotting.
Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) Topics
- Gross anatomy: Study of structures visible to the naked eye.
- Cytology: Study of cells; Histology: Study of tissues.
- Hierarchy of structural organization: Atom → Molecule → Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism.
- Necessary life functions: Metabolism, responsiveness, movement, growth, differentiation, reproduction.
- Directional terms: Anterior (front), posterior (back), superior (above), inferior (below), medial (toward the midline), lateral (away from midline), proximal (near), distal (far).
- Regional terms: Specify locations on the body (e.g., thoracic, abdominal).
- Body planes: Sagittal, frontal (coronal), transverse.
- Body cavities: Dorsal (cranial, vertebral) and ventral (thoracic, abdominal, pelvic).
- Abdominopelvic regions: Nine regions each with associated organs (e.g., right hypochondriac contains liver).
Atomic Structure
- Components of an atom: Protons (positive, in nucleus), neutrons (neutral, in nucleus), electrons (negative, orbit around nucleus).
- Atomic number: Number of protons in an atom; defines the element.
- Atomic mass: Total number of protons and neutrons.
- Electron configuration: Equal number of protons and electrons unless ionized.
- Chemical bonds: Ionic (strong), covalent (strong), hydrogen (weak).
- Reactions: Anabolic (energy-storing) and catabolic (energy-releasing).
- Mixtures: Solutions (clear), colloids (translucent), suspensions (opaque with visible particles).
- Cations: Positively charged ions (loss of electrons). Anions: Negatively charged ions (gain of electrons).
- Reaction rate factors: Concentration, temperature, particle size, catalysts.
pH and Macromolecules
- pH scale: 0-14 measuring hydrogen ion concentration; lower pH indicates acidity, higher indicates alkalinity.
- Macromolecules: Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids; composed of specific monomers and polymers.
- Protein structure levels: Primary (amino acid sequence), secondary (folding), tertiary (3D shape), quaternary (multiple polypeptides).
- Enzymes: Biological catalysts that speed up reactions; denaturation disrupts function (caused by heat, pH changes).
Cell Structure and Function
- Cell Theory: All organisms are composed of cells, the cell is the basic unit of life.
- Plasma membrane structure: Composed of phospholipid bilayer and proteins for transport and signaling.
- Tonicity: Refers to solute concentration; hypotonic (more water), hypertonic (less water).
- Osmosis: Movement of water across a semipermeable membrane following solute concentration gradients.
- Organelles: Specialized structures within a cell, e.g., lysosomes (digestion), peroxisomes (metabolism).
- Cell cycle: Phases include interphase, mitosis (nuclear division), cytokinesis (cytoplasmic division).
- Transcription vs. translation: Transcription copies DNA to mRNA, translation synthesizes proteins from mRNA sequence.
- Endocytosis types: Phagocytosis (cell eating), pinocytosis (cell drinking), receptor-mediated endocytosis.
- Primary vs. secondary active transport: Primary uses ATP directly; secondary uses energy from the primary process.
Tissue Types
- Tissue characteristics:
- Epithelial: Composed of closely packed cells, avascular, high regeneration capacity.
- Connective: Composed of cells, fibers, and matrix; provides support, protection, and transport.
- Muscle: Responsible for movement; types include skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.
- Classification of epithelia: By shape (squamous, cuboidal, columnar) and layers (simple, stratified).
- Connective tissue components: Cells (fibroblasts, macrophages), fibers (collagen, elastin), ground substance (matrix).
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This quiz covers fundamental concepts in anatomy and physiology, including the anatomical position, homeostasis, and structural organization from atoms to organisms. It explores the differences between positive and negative feedback mechanisms, as well as key terms in gross anatomy, cytology, and histology. Perfect for students seeking to grasp the essential principles of A&P.
