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- organophosphorus compounds
- nerve poisons
- poisonous plants
- Castor bean, Oleander, and Pangi
- LD50
- lethal dose that kills 50% of test animals
- fuction of the liver
- to detoxify
- speed of light
- 3*10^8 m/s
- benefits of exercise
- bigger muscles, live longer
- half life
- of a radioactive isotope is the period in which one-half of the original number of atoms undergo radioactive decay to form a new element
- use of enzymes
- digestion
- uses of radioisotopes
- to treat caners, thyroid problems, gallbladder issues
- example of tetratogens
- ethyl alchol
- values indicating toxicity
- LD50+ smaller value the more toxic the poison
- Mitochrondria
- the cell structure where production occurs, energy is produced
- carcinogens
- anything that causes tumors
- adipose tissue & calories
- 1lb of adipose tissue = 3,500 calories
- beta radiation shield
- aluminium
- cell membrane
- every cell is enclosed in one, through which it gains nutrients and disposes of wastes
- difference between plant and animals cells
- plant cells have cell wall and green plants have chloroplast
- dangers with radiation
- mutation in DNA/ Kills off fast growing cells
- example of radioscopic dating
- tritium dating (new stuff)
- infectious prions and diseases
- abnormal prion- mad cow disease, lauging sickness (kuru)
- muscles built
- by exercise not excess protein
- nuclear fission
- splitting large atoms into smaller ones
- heavy metals
- metals with density of 5g per cubic cm
- heavy metal examples
- lead, iron
- nuclear fusion
- fusing light atoms into larger ones
- e=mc2
- theory of relativity, e=energy m=mass c=speed of light
- sun generates power by
- nuclear fusion - fusing together hydrogen nuclei into helium nuclei which releases heat and light
- compostition of all proteins
- carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, often sulfur
- radioisotopes
- radio active isotopes
- Chloroplast
- found only in plants, where photosynthesis occurs
- Nucleus
- largest structure within the cell, contains genetic material that conrols heredity
- electrolyte purpose
- maintain water flow across the membrane
- example of half life dating
- carbon-14 dating (old stuff)
- Botulinum
- most poisonous toxin known
- example of carcinogen
- tobacco smoke
- benefits of healthy diet
- less likely to have cancer, obesity, diabetes, or stroke
- Ribosomes
- structure where protein synthesis occurs
- Why did Socrates die
- corrupting youth
- cell walls
- only found in plants, made of cellulose
- Cyanides fatal dose
- 50mg
- examples of electrolytes
- sodium, potasium
- problems with diets
- water loss due to diuretics
- Carbon Monoxide kills by
- blocking transfer of oxygen
- alpha radiation shield
- paper
- DNA and RNA
- two nucleic acids that serve as the information and control centers of the cells
- gamma radiation shield
- lead
- How did Socrates die
- Hemlock
- lactic acid buildup
- muscle cramps
- Cyanides kills by
- blocking transport of oxygen
- toxicology
- a substance that causes injury or illness
- tetratogens
- anything that causes birth defects