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chabner Ch 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anabolism | building large proteins from small pieces |
| Catabolism | breaking down complex foods into simpler substances and energy is released |
| Cell membrane | surrounds, protects and regulates substances in/out of cell |
| Chromosomes | rod-like structures in nucleus, contain genes |
| Cytoplasm | all material outside of the nucleus and contained by the membrane |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid; regulates activities of the cell |
| genes | fundamental unit of heredity |
| Karyotype | photograph of individual's chromosomes |
| Mitochondria | small, sausage-shaped bodies in cell that provide principal source of 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 outside of the body and line internal surfaces of the organs |
| Histologist | specializes in the study of tissues |
| Larynx | voice box |
| Pharynx | throat |
| Ureter | a tube leading from a kidney to the urinary bladder |
| Urethra | tube leading from urinary bladder to the outside of the body |
| Viscera | internal organs |
| Diaphragm | muscle that separates abdominal and thoracic cavities; aids in breathing |
| Mediastinum | centrally located space outside of and between the lungs |
| Peritoneum | double folded membrane surrounding abdominal cavity |
| Pleura | double folded membrane around each lung |
| Ventral (anterior) | front |
| Dorsal (posterior) | back |
| Spinal column | bone tissue surrounding the spinal cavity |
| Spinal cord | nervous tissue within the spinal cavity |
| disk (disc) | pad of cartilage between vertebrae |
| Deep | away from the surface |
| Distal | far from the point of attachment to the trunk or far from the beginning of the structure |
| Inferior (caudal) | below another structure |
| Lateral | pertaining to the side |
| Medial | pertaining to the middle or near medial plane |
| Prone | lying on the belly |
| Proximal | near the point of attachment to the trunk or near the beginning of a structure |
| Sagittal (lateral) plane | vertical plane dividing the body into right and left sides |
| Superficial | on the surface |
| Superior (cephalic) | above another structure; pertaining to the head |
| Supine | lying on the back |
| Transverse (axial) plane | horizontal plane dividing body into upper and lower portions |
| Frontal (coronal) plane | vertical plane dividing body into anterior and posterior portions |
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