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Shontae Reaves
Anatomy wks 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chemical Levels | Atoms Molecules Macromolecules |
| Anatomical Positions | Superior-upper-Inferior- below Anterior-front-posterior-back Medial-midline-Lateral-towards away from midline Proximal-towards the nearest trunk-Distal away from the trunk Superficial-near the surface-Deep-father away from surface |
| Homeostasis | The process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment. |
| DNA - RNA | DNA-a molecule that contains genetic information for the development and function of organisms. RNA- a molecule that carries genetic information and performs many essential functions in living cells. |
| ATP | The energy currency of cells. |
| Cell membrane-plasma membrane | provides protection for a cell. Transport nutrients into a cell and also transport toxic substances out of the cell. |
| Golgi Apparatus | processing and packaging protein molecules for export from the cell. |
| Types of tissue | Epithelial-Connective-Muscle-Nervous |
| Epidermis -Dermis | Epidermis-The outer layer of the skin Dermis- The deep think layer |
| Osteoblasts | cells that synthesize and secrete an organic matrix called osteoid. |
| Osteoclasts | are giant multinucleate cells that are responsible for the active erosion of bone minerals. |
| Axial skeleton | protects vital organs, composed of the skull, vertebral column, rib cage, ears, and neck. |
| Appendicular skeleton | upper and lower extremities. essential for mechanical load transfer. |