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Cyndi's Chapter One-Nationals

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Mitosis   Cell division in which the cell duplicates it’s DNA and divides into two identical daughter cells  
Interphase:   The period during which a cells grows and carries on its activities  
Catabolism:   Chemical processes in the body that releases energy as complex compounds are broken down into simpler ones  
Anabolism:   Chemical processes in the body that joins a simple compounds to form more complex compounds of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. The processes require energy supplied from adenosine triphosphate  
ATPAdenosine Triphosphate:   A compound that stores energy in the muscles. When ATP is broken down during catabolic reactions, it releases energy.  
Matrix:   The basic substance between the cells of a tissue. Matrix is composed of amorphous ground substance consisting of molecules that expand when the water molecules and electrolytes bind to them. As much as 90% of connective tissue is ground substance.  
Fibroblast   cell type, matrix and fibers of connective tissue  
Chondroblast   matrix and fibers of cartilage  
Hemoblast:   matrix and fibers of blood  
Basement Membrane   A permeable membrane that attaches epithelial tissues to the underlying connective tissues  
Meiosis   A type of cell division in which each daughter cell receives half a normal number of chromosomes, forming two reproductive cells  
Gross Anatomy   The study of the body structures visible to the naked eye  
Regional Anatomy   The study of the structures of a particular are of the body  
Anatomy:   The study of the structures of the body and the relationships of its parts  
Physiology   The study of the processes and the functions of the body involved in supporting life. Characteristics of life involve physiology  
Systemic Anatomy:   The study of the structure of the particular body system  
Yin   Famine- Earth –winter-midnight-stillness-space-night-Darkness-cold-contraction-interior-falling-condensation-autum/dusk= balances Yang  
Yang:   Masculine-Heaven-summer-midday-time-activity-say-light-heat-expansion-exterior-rising-rarification-spring/dawn=balances Yin  
Qi:   Ki= Japanese Chi=China Qi=China Energy-all things considered to be manifestations of a vital universal force. Ki is also synonymous with breath. In oriental medicine, harmony of Ki within the human body is conceived as being essential to health  
Metabolism   Chemical processes in the body that convert food and air into energy to support growth, distribution of nutrients, and elimination of wasteThe chemical level of the structure of the body is often where homeostasis begins to break down and disease begin  
ConductivityInteraction:   When chemical bonds are broken and new ones are formed  
Organelles:   The basic components of a cell that perform specific functions within the cell  
Mitochondria:   Cell organelles of rod or oval shape that provides energy for cellular activity  
Differentiation   When a cell is able to perform a specialized function, the structure is modified.  
Cytosol:   The fluid that surrounds the the nucleus or organelles inside the cell membrane  
Hypertrophy   An increase in the size of a cell which results in a increase in the size of a body part or organ  
Atrophy:   A decrease in the size of a part or organ caused by a decrease in the size of a cell  
Serous Membranes:   line cavities not open to the external environments and many organs Skin is the largest cutaneous membrane  
Connective Tissue   The most abundant type of tissue in the body, connective tissue supports and holds together the body and it’s parts, protects the body from foreign matter and is organized to transport substances throughout the body:Dence regular: found in tendon/ligament  
AreolarConnectiveTissue:   has a high vascularity, unlike the other types mentioned, which have limited blood flow  
Osteoblast:   Cell type found in the connective tissue matrix that secretes bone  
HyalineCartlidge:   Is found at the ends of bones in synovial joints such as the hip and knee and is subject to damage from repetitive movement.The Asian healing theory of the law of five elements relates best to organs  
Osmosis:   Diffusion of water from a region of lower concentration of solutions to a region of higher concentration of solution across the semipermeable membrane of a cell  
Lipids:   Organic compounds that have carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms but in a different proportion than that of carbohydrates 10-12% of body weight-they are water soluable and have to be transported in the blood-when lipid  
Homeostasis:   The relatively constant state of the internal environment of the body that is maintained by adaptive responses- chemical reaction  
Lysosomes:   Cell organelle that is part of the intracellular digestive system These enzymes are enclosed in the membranes to keep them from breaking down the cell.  
Protein:   Substances formed from amino acids 20% of body weight. Chain of organic molecules – amino acids. All proteins contain hydrogen, carbon, oxygen and nitrogen. In plasma used to transport gasses and hormones. Antibodies and hormones are proteins too.  
Tissues:   A group of similar cells combined to perform a common function  
Muscle tissue:   A specialized form of tissue that contracts and shortens to provide movement, maintain posture, and produce heat  
NervousTissue   A specialized tissue that coordinates and regulates body activity. It can develop more excitability and conductivity than other types of tissue  
Responsiveness:   The ability to sense, monitor, and respond to change in the external environment  
Conductivity:   The movement of energy from one point to another  
Atom:   Small part of an element -substance composed of a single kind of atom. A stable atom has equal electron to protons.  
Protons:   Positive charge- yang. Form the nucleus of an atom, attract electrons  
Neutron:   Neutral. Form the nucleus of an atom, attract electron  
Electron:   Negative charge- yin. They travel around the nucleus. They bond atoms to make a molecule  
Molecule:   One or more atom  
Compound:   Substances made up of different types of atoms  
Chemical Bond   A chemical reaction is the stability of the outer shell of the atom where the electrons are stored and orbit the atom. If the shell is full it does not react chemically.  
Ionic bond:   An atom can gain or lose electrons to fill or empty its outer shell. Important for nerve and brain function  
Electrolytes   Soluble negatively charged molecules with ions that conduct electrical currents.  
Covalent Bond   2 or more atoms share electrons- the most stable kind of association that atoms can form with one another. Example= CO2  
Polar CovalentBond:   Electrically neutral= equal protons/neutrons but they are arranged in the shell so one side is positive the other negative.  
pH:   measure of hydrogen ion concentrate of the body fluid.  
Organic Compounds:   have the elements; carbon, hydrogen and oxygen 1)carbohydrates, 2) proteins, 3) fats/lipids,4)nucleic acids  
Carbohydrates:   2-3% of body weight, supply most of the energy for cells. Simple sugars dissolve in water. Complex sugars need to be digested to break down  
Nucleic acid:   Major component of ova and sperm and conveys information about the genetic cycle. 2 Types- DNA and Ribonucleic acid (RNA)  
Ribosomes:   most numberous organelles- site where amino acids are combined to create various proteins  
Fibrocartlidge:   composed of large amts of dense fibrous tissue and small amounts of matrix mainly found in the symphysis pubis, intervertebral disks and tendon attachments. It can withstand compression, impact forces and diffuses the forc  
Elastic cartlidge:   flexible fiber- flexible and supportive= external ear and larynx  
Smooth muscle fibers   Muscle fibers that are neither striated nor voluntary. These cells regulate blood flow, propel food through the gut, and squeeze secretions from glands.  
Exocytosis   The movement of substances out of a cell.  
Membrane   A thin, sheetlike layer of tissue that covers a cell, an organ, or some other structure; that lines a tube or a cavity; or that divides or separates one part from another.  
Cytoskeleton   A framework of proteins inside the cell providing flexibility and strength.  
Active transport   The transport of substances into or out of a cell using energy.  
Hypertrophy   An increase in the size of a cell, which results in an increase in the size of a body part or organ.  
Energy   The capacity to work, and work is movement or a change in the physical structure or matter.  
Skeletal muscle fibers   Large, cross-striated cells that are connected to the skeleton and under voluntary control of the nervous system.  
Phospholipid bilayer   Cell membrane made up of lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins.  
Passive tranport   Transportation of a substance across the cell membrane without the use of energy.  
Ion Pumps   Carriers that transport substances into or out of a cell using energy  
Microvilli   Small projections of the cell membrane that increase the surface area of the cell.  
Phagocytosis   The process of endocytosis followed by digestion of the vesicle contents by enzymes present in the cytoplasm.  
Basal Surface   The tissue surface that faces the inside of the body.  
Cell   The basic structural unit of a living organism. It contains a nucleus and cytoplasm and is surrounded by a membrane.  
Piezoelectric   quality of bones that allow them to drform slightly&vibrate when electrical current pass thru them and to produce minute electric current when compressed or deformed.  
Apical surface   the surface of epithelial cells that is exposed to the external enviroment  
Collagen   Protein substance composed of small fibrils that combine to create the connective tissue of faciae, tendons&lig.'s. Combined w/ H2O forms gelatin. Constitutes 1/4 of protein in the body  
Collagenous fibers   Strong fibers w/ little capasity for stretch. High degree of tensile strength allowing them to withstand longitudinal stress  
Cytoplasm   material enclosed by the cell  
Diffusion   movements of ions and molecules from a higher concentration to that of a lower concentration  
DNA-Deoxyribonucleic acid   genetic material of the cell that carries the chemical blueprint of the body  
Elastic fibers   connective tissue fibers that are extensible and elastic. Made of protein called elastin which returns to it's original length after being stretched  
Element   substance containing a single kind of atom  
Endocytosis   Cellular process of engulfing particals located outside the cell membrane into a cell forming vesicles  
Endoplasmic reticulum   network of intracellular membranes in the form of tubes that is connected to the necular membrane  
Epthelial tissue   tissue that covers and protects the surface of the body and it's parts, line body cavities and form glands. usually found in areas that move substances into/out of the body during secretion,absorb.& excretion  
High energy bonds   convalent bonds created in specific organic substrates in the presents of emzymes  
Impermeable   the quality of not permitting entry of a substance  
Membrane   thin layer of tissue that covers a cell, organ or some other structure that lines a tube or cavity or that divides/separates one part from another  
Metabolites   molecules synthesized/broken down inside the body by chemical reaction  
Mitochondria   cell organelles of rod or oval shape that provide energy for cellular activity  
Nutrients   essential elements and molecules obtained from the diet that are required by the body for normal body function  
Reticular fibers   delicate, connective tissue fibers that occur in networks and support sm. structures-capillaries,nerve,fibers,and the basement membrane. Made of specialized type of collagen called reticulin  
Ribonucleic acid RNA   a type of nucleic acid  


   


 

 

 

 

 

 
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