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Anatomy and Physiology Fundamentals Study Guide

This guide explains the essential chemical concepts that underpin biological systems. Learn about elements, atoms, their structures, and how they interact through various chemical bonds. Understand the octet rule, polarity, and the significance of different bond types in biological molecules and processes. This foundational knowledge is crucial for comprehending more complex biological functions.

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Chemical Level of Organization

Chemical Reactions and Energy

This topic covers metabolism, chemical reactions, energy types, and factors affecting reaction rates.

  • Metabolism
  • Anabolic chemical reactions
  • Catabolic chemical reactions
  • Kinetic energy
  • Potential energy
  • Chemical energy
  • Mechanical energy
  • Radiant energy
  • Electrical energy
  • Reactants
  • Products
  • Law of Conservation of Mass
  • Synthesis
  • Decomposition
  • Exchange reactions
  • Reversible reactions
  • Reaction rates
  • Catalysts
  • Enzymes
  • Activation energy

Inorganic Compounds and pH Regulation

Overview of inorganic and organic compounds including water, salts, acids, bases, and the pH scale.

  • Inorganic Compounds
  • Water
  • Salts
  • pH Scale
  • Acids
  • Bases
  • Buffers
  • Acidosis
  • Alkalosis
  • Organic Compounds
  • Carbohydrates
  • Lipids
  • Proteins
  • Nucleic Acids

Syllabus Overview and Anatomy Introduction

Inorganic Compounds and pH Regulation

Elements, Functional Groups, and Carbohydrates

This content covers elements, functional groups, and the structure and function of carbohydrates including monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.

  • Elements and trace elements
  • Chemistry of carbon
  • Functional groups
  • Hydroxyl groups
  • Carboxyl groups
  • Amino groups
  • Methyl groups
  • Phosphate groups
  • Carbohydrates
  • Monosaccharides
  • Disaccharides
  • Polysaccharides
  • Starches
  • Glycogen
  • Cellulose
  • Dehydration synthesis
  • Hydrolysis

Organization and Requirements of Human Life

Human Body Organization and Homeostasis

This content explores the organization of the human body, including organ systems, metabolism, requirements for human life, and the maintenance of homeostasis.

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Simple squamous epithelium
  • Stratified squamous epithelium
  • Organ systems
  • Anabolism
  • Catabolism
  • Metabolism
  • Hydrolysis
  • Responsiveness
  • Movement
  • Growth and development
  • Requirements for human life
  • Homeostasis
  • Set-point
  • Normal range
  • Negative feedback loops
  • Positive feedback
  • Anatomical position
  • Body planes

Chemical Foundations of Human Physiology

Chemical Structure and Function of Lipids

Lipids are a diverse group of nonpolar, hydrophobic compounds including triglycerides, phospholipids, sterols, and prostaglandins.

  • Lipids
  • Triglycerides
  • Glycerol
  • Fatty acids
  • Saturated fatty acids
  • Unsaturated fatty acids
  • MonoUnsaturated Fatty Acid (MUFAs)
  • PolyUnsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFAs)
  • Phospholipids
  • Hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions
  • Sterols
  • Cholesterol
  • Dehydration synthesis

Structure and Function of Proteins

Proteins consist of amino acid monomers linked by peptide bonds and form complex structures essential to their function.

  • Amino acid monomers
  • Primary protein structure
  • Secondary protein structure
  • Beta-pleated sheet
  • Tertiary protein structure
  • Disulfide bonds
  • Quaternary protein structure
  • Denaturation of proteins
  • Enzymatic reactions
  • Substrates
  • Active sites

Chemical Level of Organization and Molecules

This content explores the chemical level of organization including proteins, nucleotides, DNA, RNA, and adenosine triphosphate.

  • Enzymes and substrates
  • Protein functions including buffers and fluid–electrolyte balance
  • Nucleotide subunits
  • DNA structure and nitrogen base pairs
  • RNA and messenger RNA functions
  • Genetic code and codons
  • (ATP) energy storage
  • Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and adenosine monophosphate (AMP)
  • Phosphorylation and dehydration synthesis

Body Cavity Membranes and Medical Imaging

Anterior Body Cavities and Medical Imaging

This content covers serous membranes of the anterior body cavity and various medical imaging techniques used to visualize human anatomy.

  • Serous membrane
  • Parietal layer
  • Visceral layer
  • Pericardium
  • Peritoneum
  • X-Ray
  • Computed tomography
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Positron emission tomography
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Ultrasonography

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