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Raeoni N

SCI 220-06 Anatomy Set 1

Definitions/QuestionAnswer
What is anatomy ? The study pf the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another Week 1
What is physiology? The study of the function of body parts and how they work together. Week 1
What are the levels of structural organization? Chemical , Cellular , Tissue , Organ , Organ system , organism Week 1
What are the major organ systems Integumentary , Skeletal , Muscular , Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic/immune, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary , Reproductive Week 1
What are the necessary life functions/processes? Movement , responsiveness , digestion , metabolism, excretion , reproduction , growth , maintaining boundaries Week 1
Define Homeostasis The body's self regulating process to maintain a stable environment Week 1
What is positive feedback ? A mechanism that reinforces a change Week 1
What is a atom The smallest unit of an element that retains chemical properties Week 2
Covalent Bond Sharing Electrons week 2
Ionic Bond The transfer of electrons forming ions week 2
What is an electrolyte ? A substance that dissociates into ions in a solution Week 2
What is pH ? And on average what is the pH of blood ? pH is the measure of hydrogen ions in a concentration Blood has a pH of around 7.35-7.45 Week 2
What are four classes of biomolecules? Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic acids
Amino Acid A basic monomer of a protein Week 2
Dehydration Synthesis A reaction that joins monomers by removing water Week 2
Hydrolysis A reaction that break polymers into monomers by adding water Week 2
What is the plasma cell membrane composed of ? A phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins , cholesterol , and glycoproteins Week 3
Nucleus The control center of a cell Contains DNA Week 3
Types of RNRA mRNA (messenger) tRNA ( transfer) rRNA ( ribosomal ) Week 3
Mitochondrion Powerhouse of the cell Produces ATP through cellular respiration Week 3
Endocytosis Bringing material into a cell Week 3
Exocytosis Removing material out of a cell Week 3
Rough ER Has ribosomes Conducts protein synthesis Week 3
Smooth ER Conducts lipid synthesis and detoxification Week 3
Lysosomes Organelles containing digestive enzymes to break down waste Week 3
What is the role of cytoskeleton ? Maintain cell shape , enables movement , transports within cell Week 3
What are the four basic tissue types ? Epithelial , connective, muscle , and nervous Week 4
Functions of epithelial tissue Protection , absorption , secretion , filtration , and sensory reception Week 4
What is connective tissues composition ? Cells and fibers and ground substance Week 4
Loose connective tissue Loose has more ground substance and less fibers Week 4
Dense connective tissue More fibers and stronger than loose Week 4
What are the layers of the skin Epidermis , Dermis , and Hypodermis Week 4
What tissue is the epidermis made of ? Stratified squamous epithelium Week 4
Functions of the Skin Protection, thermoregulation , sensation , Vitamin D synthesis , and Excretion Week 4
Papillary layer Loose connective tissue , capillaries , touch receptors Week 4
Reticular layer Dense irregular connective tissue and collagen fibers Week 4
What are the two types of bone ? Compact bone and spongy bone Week 5
Compact bone Hard outer layer of bones that provide strength and protection to the skeleton Week 5
Spongy bone Porous bone found in the ends of long bones , vertebrae and skull Week 5
What is an osteon ? The structural unit of compact bone Week 5
Osteoblasts Build bone Week 5
Osteocytes Maintain bone Week 5
Osteoclasts Break down bone Week 5
Intramembranous ossification Bone forms directly from the mesenchyme Week 5
Endochondral Bone replaces cartilage Week 5
Major bones in the axial skeleton Skull bones , vertebrae , ribs , sternum , hyoid Week 5
Major bones in the appendicular skeleton Limbs , pectoral girdle , pelvic girdle Week 5
What is the epiphyseal plate ? The growth plate in long bones Week 5
Skeleton functions Support , protection , movement , mineral storage , blood cell formation Week 5
Origin of a muscle Fixed attachment (less movable ) Week 6
Insertion of a muscle More movable attachment Week 6
What are the muscles used for facial expressions ? Orbicularis oculi , obicularis oris , zygomaticus , etc Week 6
Major muscles of mastication Masseter , temporalis , medial and lateral pterygoids Week 6
Axial muscles of the trunk ( anterior and posterior ) Rectus abdominis, external oblique , erector spinae group , and latissimus dorsi Week 6
Major muscles of upper limb Biceps brachii , triceps brachii , deltoid , brachialis , forearm flexors/extensors Week 6
Major muscles of lower limbs Quadriceps group , hamstrings , gluteus maximus/medius , gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior Week 6
Prime mover Main muscle producing a movement Week 6
Antagonist Opposes Week 6
Synergist Assists Week 6
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