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MT Unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cytoplasm | Holds the organelles of the cell. |
| Lysosome | Organelle that serves a digestive function. |
| Ribosome | Site of protein formation (contains DNA). |
| Mitochondrion | Converts nutrients to energy in the presence of oxygen. |
| Nucleus | Control center of cell (Contains DNA). |
| Homeoestasis | Process of balance needed to maintain a healthy body. |
| Metabolism | Converting energy by continually building up substances. |
| Catabolism | Breaking down substances. |
| Anabolism | building up substances. |
| Epithelial | Acts as an internal or external covering for organs. |
| connective Tissue | Includes a variety of types, all of which have an internal structural network. |
| Muscular Tissue | 3 types of tissue, all of which share the unique property of being able to contract and relax. |
| Nervous Tissue | Includes cells that provide transmission of info. To regulate a variety of functions. |
| Body | The largest or most important part of an organ. |
| Lumen | The space within an artery, vein, intestine, or tube. (space within vessel) |
| Sinus | A cavity or channel in bone, a dilated channel for blood. |
| Vestibule | A small space or cavity at the beginning of a canal.(small space at entrance to canal) |
| Cytology | The study of the cells. |
| Histoloy | The study of tissues. |
| Anatomy | The study of the structure of the body. |
| Physiology | The study of disease. |
| Biopsy | process tissue that has been removed. |
| Autopsy | Process of viewing by self. |
| Anter/o | Front |
| Dors/o | Back |
| Later/o | Side |
| Lumb/o | Lower Back |
| Thorac/o | Chest |
| Ot/o | Ear |
| Cervic/o | Neck |
| Cyt/o | Cell |
| Hist/o | Tissue |
| Unilateral | Pertaining to one side. |
| Bilateral | Pertaining to two sides. |
| Proximal | Pertaining to near origin. |
| Distal | Pertaiing to far from the origin. |
| Supine | Lying on ones back. |
| Prone | Lying on ones belly. |
| Anterior | Pertaining to the front. (ventral) |
| Posterior | Pertaining to the back. (Dorsal) |
| Superior | Pertaining to upward. (Cephalad) |
| Inferior | Pertaining to downward (caudad) |
| Medial | Pertaining to the middle. |