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SCI220 Assignment 1
Study materials for weeks 1 through 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tissue | an organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is called a(n): |
| balance | which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of life? |
| organ | several kinds of tissues working together are termed an |
| molecules | atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates |
| cells | smallest living units of structure and function in the body are: |
| ventral and dorsal | two MAJOR cavities of the human body are: |
| COCTOSO - Chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, and organism | from smallest to largest, what are the levels of organization of the body? |
| mitochondria | the structure that is called the POWERHOUSE of the cell is the: |
| 9 (nine) | how many abdominal regions are there? |
| octet (8) rule | the stability of the atom when there are 8 electron in the outermost energy level is referred to as the: |
| catabolism, anabolism, and ATP requirements (CAA) | the study of metaboism includes examination of: |
| exchange | AB + CD -> AD + CB is an example of a(n) _____ reaction: |
| bases | substances that accept hydrogen ions are called: |
| are proton donors, taste sour, and release hydrogen ions in an aqueous (water) solution | acids: |
| synthesis | the type of reaction in which substances are combined to form more complex substances is called a(n) _____ reaction. |
| solution becomes more acidic | as the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) increases, the: |
| water (H2O) | the most abundant and important compound(s) in the body is(are): |
| hydrolysis | an example of a catabolic process is: |
| electrons | when atoms combine, they may gain, lose or share: |
| akaline (basic) | a solution that contains a greater concentration of hydroxide ions (OH–) than hydrogen ions (H+) is a(n) _____ solution. |
| zinc | which of the following is NOT one of the major elements present in the human body? |
| protons and neutrons | atomic mass is determined by the number of: |
| Ne (does not contain numbers) | an example of an element would be: |
| hydrogen | which of the following bonds are the weakest? |
| electron | a negatively charged subatomic particle that moves around the nucleus is a(n): |
| female sex cell or ovum | the largest human cell, measuring about 150 μm, is a: |
| lysosomes and peroxisomes | the membranous structure containing substances that protect the cell from harm are: |
| centrosome | what is often called the microtubule organizing center? |
| plasma membrane | the structure that separates the contents of a cell from the surrounding tissue is known as: |
| interstitial fluid | main cell structures include all of the following EXCEPT: |
| rRNA | the nucleolus is composed chiefly of: |
| cell | the fundamental organizational unit of life is the: |
| nucleus | DNA is a major constituent of the ______ cell organelle: |
| epithelial | which principal type of tissue covers and protects body surfaces and lines body cavities? |
| hypodermis | the structure that lies deep to the dermis and forms a connection between the skin and the underlying structures of the body is the |
| cardiac | which of the following is NOT a principal type of tissue? |
| epidermis and dermis | what are the TWO main layers that compose the skin? |
| neuron | the conducting unit of the nerve tissue is: |
| melanin | the basic determinant of skin color is: |
| a storage tissue | adipose tissue is: |
| epithelial and connective | the TWO major categories of body membranes are: |
| extracellular matrix | the fluid environment that fills the spaces between the cells of the body is called: |
| exocrine and endocrine | ALL glands in the body can be classified as either: |
| the union of basal and fibroreticular laminae forms | what is the basement membrane? |
| matrix | cells in a tissue are surrounded by or embedded in a complex extracellular material called: |
| mucus | a lubricating substance produced by goblet cells |
| cerumen (ear wax) | the mixed secretions of sebaceous and ceruminous glands form a brown waxy substance called the |
| cardiac | which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue? |
| connective tissue | the MOST abundant and widespread tissue in the body is: |
| keratin | the epidermis is composed of several types of epithelial cells. One type, called keratinocytes, become filled with a tough, fibrous protein called: |
| sternum | anteriorly, each rib of the first seven (7) pairs attaches to the: |
| patella | the largest sesamoid bone in the body is the: |
| regular | which of the following is NOT a type of bone? |
| metacarpals | the following bones form the framework of the hand: |
| myeloid tissue | bone marrow is a specialized type of soft, diffuse connective tissue called: |
| hard and calcified | the extracellular components of bone matrix are: |
| connective tissue | cartilage is classified as what kind of tissue? |
| hyaline | the most common cartilage type is: |
| fontanels | which structures are unique to the fetal skull and provide additional space for molding the head shape as the baby passes through the birth canal? |
| mandible | which of the following is NOT a bone in the leg? |
| ligaments and tendons | structures normally hold the foot bones firmly in their arched positions: |
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