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Kristina Stevens
Anatomy Weeks 1-7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is Anatomy? | The study of the structure of an organism and the relationship of its parts _ |
| What are atoms? | Tiny spheres of matter so small they are invisible |
| What is mitochondria? | The "power houses" of cells that provide energy needed by the cell to carry on day to day functioning, growth and repair |
| What is the epidermis? | The superficial thinner layer |
| What is the dermis? | The deep thicker layer |
| What is excretion? | Regulation of sweat volume and content |
| What are bones? | Rigid mineralized structures that help perform five major roles in the body |
| What are ligaments? | Fibrous bands that help hold the various bones together into an organized skeleton |
| What are osetoblasts? | Small cells that synthesize and secrete an organic matrix called osteoid |
| What are osteoclasts? | Giant multinucleate cells that are responsible for the active erosion of bone minerals |