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DCMedTermCh2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| anabolism | process of building up complex materials(proteins) from simple materials |
| catabolism | process of breaking down complex materials (foods) to form simpler substances and release energy |
| cell membrane | structure surrounding and protecting the cell |
| chromosomes | rod-shaped structures in the nucleus that contain regions of DNA called genes, 46 chromosomes |
| cytoplasm | all the material that is outside the nucleus and yet contained within the cell membrane |
| DNA | chemical found within each chromosome |
| endoplasmic reticulum | structure(canals) within the cytoplasm. Site in which large proteins are made from smaller protein pieces. Anabolism takes place on the ribosomes of the endoplasmic reticulum |
| genes | regions of DNA within each chromosome |
| karyotype | picture of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell |
| metabolism | the total of the cemical process in a cell, includes catabolism and anabolism |
| mitochondria | structure in the cytoplasm in which foods are burned to release energy |
| nucleus | control center of the cell |
| adipose tissue | collection of fat cells |
| cartilage | flexible connective tissue attached to bones at joints |
| epithelial cells | skin cells that cover the external body surface and line the internal surfaces of organs |
| histologist | specialist in the study of tissues |
| larynx | voice box, located at the upper part of the trachea |
| pharynx | throat, passageway for food and air |
| pituitary gland | endocrine gland at the base of the brain |
| thyroid gland | endocrine gland that surrounds the trachea in the neck |
| trachea | windpipe, leads from throat to the bronchial tubes |
| ureter | one of two tubes leading from a single kidney to the urinary bladder |
| urethra | ture from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body |
| uterus | the womb |
| viscera | internal organs |
| abdominal cavity | space belove the cest that contains organs such as the liver, stomach, gallbladder, and intestines |
| cranial cavity | space in the head containing the brain and surrounded by the skill |
| diaphragm | muscle separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities |
| dorsal (posterior) | pertaining to the back |
| mediastinum | centrally located space between the lungs |
| pelvic cavity | space below the abdomen containing portions of the intestines, rectum, urinary, bladder, and reproductive organs |
| peritoneum | double-layered membrane surrounding the abdominal organs |
| pleura | double-layered membrane surrounding each lung |
| pleural cavity | space between the pleural membranes |
| spinal cavity | space within the spinal column (backbones) and containing the spinal cord |
| thoracic cavity | space in the chest containing the heart, lungs, bronchial tubes, trachea, esophagus, and other organs |
| ventral (anterior) | pertianing to the front |
| hypochondriac | right and left upper regions beneath the ribs |
| epigastric | middle upper region above the stomach |
| lumbar | right and left middle regions near the waist |
| umbilical | central region near the navel |
| inguinal | right and left lower regions near the groin, also known as iliac regions |
| hypogastric | middle lower region below the umbilical region |
| cervical | neck region (C1 to C7) |
| thoracic | chest region (T1 to T12) |
| lumbar | loin (waist) region (L1 to L5) |
| sacral | region of the sacrum (S1 to S5) |
| coccygeal | region of the coccyx (tailbone) |
| vertebra | single backbone |
| vertebrae | backbones |
| spinal column | bone tissue surrounding the spinal cavity |
| spinal cord | nervous tissue within the spinal cavity |
| disk (disc) | pad of cartilage between vertebrae |
| anterior (ventral) | front surface of the body |
| deep | away from the surface |
| distal | far from the point of attachment to the trunk or far from the beginning of a structure |
| frontal (coronal) plane | vertical plane dividing the body or structure into anterior and posterior portions |
| inferior (caudal) | below another structure, pertaining to the tail or lower portion of the body |
| lateral | pertaining to the side |
| medial | pertaining to the middle or near the medial plane of the body |
| posterior (dorsal) | back surface of the body |
| prone | lying on the belly (face down, palms down) |
| proximal | near the point of attachment to the trunk or near the beginning of a structure |
| sagittal (lateral) plane | lenghtwise, vertical plane dividing the body or structure into right and left sides |
| superficial | on the surface |
| superior (cephalic) | above another structure, pertaining to the head |
| supine | lying on the back (face up, palms up) |
| transverse (cross-sectional or axial) plane | horizontal plane dividing the body into upper and lower portions |
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