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What plane of the body divides the body into left and right sides? Sagittal Plane
How are hypotheses verified? If the experiment is able to be both observed and repeated
Autopoiesis means… self making
What is the anatomical position? Body is in an erect, or standing position, posture with the arms at the sides and palms turned forward
Substances are either Elements or compounds
A chemical bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another is called An ionic or electrovalent bond
Decomposition reactions are a result of A breakdown of complex substances into two or more simpler substances
Anabolic reactions are made possible through the synthesis of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)
These “little caves” form from rafts of lipid and protein molecules Caveolea
What are the two types of Endoplasmic Reticulum? Smooth and Rough ER
These organelles detoxify harmful substances that may enter cells Peroxisomes
A cloud like mass of material surrounding the centrioles Pericentriolar MaterialT
These intercellular junctions are primarily responsible for holding groups of cells together to form tissues found in sheets Desmosomes and Tight Junctions
Abnormal cancer genes are called Oncogenes
This epithelium is usually found in body areas that are subject to stress and tension changes Transitional epithelium
Loose fibrous connective tissue is also called areolar tissue
How does cartilage differ from other connective tissues? Only one cell type, the chondrocyte, is present
Contraction of these muscles makes hair stand on end Arrector pili muscle
Any chemical substance produced in one body area and then transported in the blood to another location where it has its effect is called A hormone
These glands secrete oil for the hair and skin Sebaceous glands
The bone matrix can be subdivided into two components: Inorganic salts and an organic matrix
What are the three types of cartilage? Hyaline, Fibro and Elastic
The first osteons formed within lamellar bone are called Primary osteons
How many irregularly shaped bones form the skull? 28
These features are unique to an infant skull Fontanelles
These ribs do not attach directly to the sternum and are called False ribs
Fallen arches are also called Flat feet
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