The structures, properties, and chemical reactions of organic and biochemicals are determined by the functional groups present. Functional groups are defined as specific groupings of atoms or bonds which are part of a larger hydrocarbon chain. It is necessary that you are able to recognize these groups by structure and by name. Functional Group Names: The ending of the name as a suffix tells the type of compound or functional group present.
1 Aortic dissection occurs when a tear occurs in the inner muscle wall lining of the aorta, allowing blood to split apart the muscle layers of the aortic wall.  Symptoms of aortic dissection include a tearing or ripping pain in the chest, sweating, nausea, shortness of breath, weakness, or syncope (fainting). Abdominal aortic dissection can present with abdominal pain radiating to the flank or back.
Aortic dissection occurs when a tear in the outer wall of the aorta causes blood to flow between the layers of the wall of the aorta, forcing the layers apart.ortic dissection occurs when a tear in the outer wall of the aorta causes blood to flow between the layers of the wall of the aorta, forcing the layers apart.