Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
StudyStack Set 1
Weeks 1-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| homeostasis | relative constancy of the normal body’s internal (fluid) environment |
| membrane transport | the process of moving substances like ions and small molecules across cell membranes |
| passive transport | type of membrane transport that does not require energy to move substances across cell membranes. Instead of using cellular energy, like active transport, passive transport relies on the second law of thermodynamics to drive the movement of substances ac |
| DNA | genetic material of the cell that carries the chemical “blueprint” of the body |
| RNA | nucleic acid found in both nucleus and cytoplasm of cells; involved in transmission of genetic information from nucleus to cytoplasm and in cytoplasmic assembly of proteins |
| epithelial tissue | tissue type that covers the body and its parts; lines various parts of the body; forms continuous sheets that contain no blood vessels; classified according to shape and arrangement |
| muscle tissue | tissue type that produces movement |
| nervous tissue | tissue type consisting of neurons and glia that pro-vides rapid communication and control of body function |
| connective tissue | most abundant and widely distributed tissue in the body |
| epidermis | outermost layer of the skin; sometimes called the “false” skin |
| dermis | the deeper of the two major layers of the skin, composed of dense fibrous connective tissue interspersed with glands, nerve endings, and blood vessels |
| hypodermis | loose layer fascia under the skin, rich in fat and areolar tissue located beneath the dermis; also called subcutaneous layer or superficial fascia |
| types of bones | 1. Long Bones: Elongated and cylindrical,Examples: Femur, tibia, radius 2. Short Bones: Cuboid or roughly equal in length, width, and height; Ex: Tarsals, carpals, patella 3. Flat Bones: Thin and plate-like; Ex: Skull bones, ribs, sternum 4. Irregula |
| axial skeleton | the bones of the head, neck, and torso |
| appendicular skeleton | bones of the upper and lower extremities of the body |
| fibrous joints | type of joint that connects bones with dense, fibrous connective tissue. They are characterized by their limited or no movement |
| synovial joints | movable joints that allow for a wide range of motion between bones. They are characterized by their fluid-filled cavity, known as the synovial cavity, which is lined with a synovial membrane |
| active transport | process that involves the movement of molecules from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration against a gradient or an obstacle with the use of external energy |
Created by:
Joceliee19
Popular Physiology sets