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PTAP Chapt 2
Word Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| karyotype | Classification of chromosomes |
| epithelium | Skin Cells |
| cartilage | Connective tissue at the joints |
| anabolism | Building up process in a cell; proteins are synthesized for use in the body |
| diaphragm | Muscle dividing the thoracic and abdominal cavities |
| vertebra | A backbone |
| sagittal | Vertical plane dividing the body into a right and a left portion |
| supine | Lying on one's back |
| mitochondria | Structures in a cell where food is burned to produce energy |
| larynx | The voice box |
| adipose | Pertaining to fat |
| thoracic | Pertaining to the chest |
| visceral | Pertaining to the internal organs |
| epinephrine | Hormone secreted by the adrenal gland; adrenaline. |
| intravenous | Within a vein |