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intro. to anatomy
Question | Answer |
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Viceral | Covers the organ |
Parietal | Lines a cavity |
Tissue | A group of cells that together perform a certain function |
Visceral Pericardium | Outer layer of the heart |
Homeostasis | The ability to maintain a stable internal environment |
Physiology | The study of the function of the body |
Hypotonic | Solution with a lower osmotic pressure than the solution being compaired to |
Isotonic | Solution with the same osmotic pressure to the solution being compaired to |
Diffusion | Movement of molecules from a higher concentration to a lower concentration |
Atom | Smallest unit of matter |
Cations | Positive ions, formed when atoms lose electrons |
Anions | Negative ions, formed when atoms gain electrons |
Anatomy | The study of the structure of the body |
Elements | Pure substances that contain identical atoms |
Osmosis | Movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane in response to a concentration grandient created by an impermeant solute |
Hypertonic | Solution that has a greater osmotic pressure than the solution being compaired to |
Ions | An atom that has gained or lost 1 or more electrons. They always have a charge. |
Organelle | Little organs, found in cells |
Cellular | Basic unit of structure and function in all living things |
Organ | Group of cells working together to perform a function |
Organ System | Group of organs working together to perform a function |
Organism | A living thing |
Visceral Pleura | Outer layer or lungs |
Parietal Pleura | Inner layer of plural cavity |
Parietal Pericardium | Sack that contains the heart |
Visceral Peritoneum | Outer layer of abdominal organs |
Parietal Peritoneum | Inner layer of abdominal wall |
Serous | Contained in body cavities |