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Ryan Zeppa
Anatomy weeks 1-6
| What is pH? | power of hydrogen ions or the concentration of H ions in a solution. |
| Acids | release hydrogen ions (H+) |
| Bases | release hydroxide ions (OH-) |
| Peroxisome | membranous organelle that contains oxidase and catalase enzymes. |
| Phospholipids of the plasma membrane are arranged | as a bilayer with their nonpolar tails sandwiched between the polar heads. |
| Dermis | composed of two layers, a thin papillary layer and a thick reticular layer. |
| Extracellular matrix contains | proteins and proteoglycans |
| Synovial membranes | the connective tissue membranes that line the spaces between bones and joints |
| Strongest and most durable cartilage | Fibrocartilage |
| Most common cartilage | hyaline |
| Spongy bone | open spaces partially filled by an assemblage of needle-like structures |
| metacarpals | hands |
| metatarsals | feet |