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Anatomy Weeks 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stages of Mitosis | Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis. |
| What is Osmosis | The process by which water molecules pass through a semipermeable membrane from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration. |
| Layers of the Epidermis, Deep to Superficial. | Stratum Basale, Stratum Spinosum, Stratum Granulosum, Stratum Lucidum, Stratum Corneum. |
| What type of connective tissue is found in the Dermis layer or the skin. | Dense Irregular Connective Tissue |
| Name the four primary tissue types. | Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues. |
| What is the role of melanocytes? | To produce melanin, which gives skin its color and protects against UV radiation. |
| What is the difference between axial and appendicular skeleton? | Axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage; Appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and pelvic girdle. |
| What are the three types of muscle tissue? | Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. |
| Define isotonic and isometric contractions. | Isotonic contractions involve muscle shortening with movement; isometric contractions involve muscle tension without length change. |
| What is the difference between compact and spongy bone? | Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bone; spongy bone is lighter, with a porous structure found at the ends of long bones. |