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What is the role of acids in biological systems?

They are protein acceptors.

They release hydrogen ions. (correct)

They release hydroxide ions.

They act as biological catalysts.

What best describes the structure of DNA?

Single-stranded with no base pairing.

Organized by complementary bases forming a double helix. (correct)

A chain of simple sugars.

A linear sequence of amino acids.

What is the primary function of enzymes in biological reactions?

They decrease the energy required for reactions.

They catalyze chemical reactions to increase their rate. (correct)

They provide structural support.

They act as energy sources.

Which pH value indicates a basic solution?

pH 9.5 Signup and view all the answers

What role do buffers play in biological systems?

They stabilize pH by regulating changes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Protects and supports body organs Signup and view all the answers

How does the muscular system contribute to body function?

It produces heat and maintains posture. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the endocrine system?

Secretes regulatory hormones. Signup and view all the answers

Which system is primarily responsible for keeping blood supplied with oxygen?

Respiratory system Signup and view all the answers

What does the urinary system accomplish?

Maintains acid-base balance. Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a position closer to the midline of the body?

Medial Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of the cardiovascular system?

Transports materials in the body. Signup and view all the answers

Which system disposes of debris and is involved in immunity?

Lymphatic system Signup and view all the answers

What are monosaccharides primarily classified as?

Simple sugars Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lipid is primarily responsible for forming cell membranes?

Phospholipids Signup and view all the answers

What role do salts, like sodium (Na) and potassium (K), play in the body?

They dissociate into ions and conduct electrical currents. Signup and view all the answers

Which property of water helps regulate body temperature by changing from a liquid to a gas?

Vaporization Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT a characteristic of lipids?

Composed of amino acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of proteins in biological systems?

Catalysts for biochemical reactions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about polysaccharides?

They consist of long branching chains of linked simple sugars. Signup and view all the answers

What essential role do corticosteroids play in the body?

Regulate blood glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

Which type of transport uses ATP directly to move ions against their concentration gradients?

Primary active transport Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of lysosomes within a cell?

Break down waste materials Signup and view all the answers

Which type of transport system moves two molecules in the same direction across the membrane?

Symporter Signup and view all the answers

What role do mitochondria play in cellular metabolism?

Aerobic respiration and ATP production Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump?

Maintain the cell's membrane potential Signup and view all the answers

What role do phosphate heads play in the structure of the cell membrane?

They face the internal and external environment. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of simple diffusion across a cell membrane?

It allows small, non-polar molecules to pass through. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes osmosis?

Water moves from areas of lower solute to higher solute concentration. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of membrane proteins?

To add various functionalities to the cell membrane. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding facilitated diffusion?

Transmembrane proteins assist in the diffusion process. Signup and view all the answers

In what type of solution do cells swell due to water intake?

Hypotonic solution Signup and view all the answers

How does temperature affect the rate of diffusion?

Higher temperatures increase the rate of diffusion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the cell membrane described in the content?

It is a selectively permeable barrier composed mainly of phospholipids. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Skeletal System

Protects and supports body organs, provides muscle attachment for movement, and is a site for blood cell formation.
Stores minerals and is considered functional tissue.

Muscular System

Facilitates locomotion, maintains posture, and generates heat.

Nervous System

Functions as a fast-acting control system responding to internal and external changes, activating muscles and glands.

Endocrine System

Secretes hormones regulating growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Cardiovascular System

Transports oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and wastes through blood pumped by the heart.

Lymphatic System

Returns fluids to blood vessels, disposes of debris, and plays a role in immunity.

Respiratory System

Supplies blood with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.

Digestive System

Breaks down food for absorption of nutrients into the blood and eliminates indigestive material.

Urinary System

Eliminates nitrogenous waste, maintains acid-base balance, and regulates water and electrolytes.

Reproductive System

Responsible for the production of offspring.

Anatomical Terms

Posterior (Dorsal): Toward the backside of the body.
Medial: Toward the midline of the body.
Lateral: Away from the midline of the body.
Intermediate: Between medial and lateral structures.
Proximal: Close to the origin of the body or at the point of limb attachment.

Carbohydrates

Monosaccharides: Simple sugars.
Disaccharides: Composed of two simple sugars linked by dehydration.
Polysaccharides: Long chains of linked simple sugars.

Lipids

Composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; insoluble in water and a source of stored energy.
Phospholipids: Form cell membranes with selective permeability.
Steroids: Include cholesterol, bile salts, vitamin D, and some hormones.

Proteins

Made of amino acids containing carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur.
Provide construction materials for body tissues and vital functions in cells.

Enzymes

Biological catalysts that increase the rate of chemical reactions.

Nucleic Acids

DNA and RNA provide genetic blueprints; DNA organizes into double-helix structures and replicates before cell division.

Cell Membrane Structure

Composed mainly of a phospholipid bilayer that acts as a selectively permeable barrier.
Intracellular Fluid (ICF): Fluid inside the cell (cytosol).
Extracellular Fluid (ECF): Fluid outside the cell.

Cell Membrane Proteins

Serve various functions including channels, receptors, and enzymes.

Types of Transport

Simple Diffusion: Movement of small, non-polar molecules across cell membranes.
Facilitated Diffusion: Requires transmembrane proteins for polar or ionic molecules to pass through.

Osmosis

Movement of water across a membrane from areas of lower to higher solute concentration.
Hypotonic Solution: Less solute outside the cell, water enters the cell.
Hypertonic Solution: More solute outside the cell, water moves out of the cell.

Active Transport

Primary Active Transport: Uses ATP to move ions against concentration gradients.
Sodium-Potassium Pump: Moves 3 sodium ions out and 2 potassium ions into the cell.

Endocytosis

Active transport mechanism where the cell membrane engulfs materials to form a vesicle.

Membranous Organelles

Lysosomes: Contain digestive enzymes for waste breakdown.
Peroxisomes: Produce hydrogen peroxide for detoxification.
Mitochondria: Sites of aerobic respiration and ATP production, acting as energy transformers within the cell.

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Test your knowledge on the various systems of the human body, including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems. Each system plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and functionality.