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Shamika T.
Physiology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lateral | Away from midsagittal plane, toward side ex: The ear is lateral to the eyes. |
| Posterior | Towards the back/rear of the body ex; the tibialis posterior is located posterior to the tibia |
| Element | "Pure" Cannot be broken down or decomposed into two or more different substances. EX: Phosphorus, copper, nitrogen |
| Compound | Two or more elements that are joined to form chemical combinations. Ex: Water can be broken down into atoms of hydrogen and atoms of oxygen |
| Metabolism | A chemical reaction that occurs in body cells. Can be called body chemist |
| Catabolism | A chemical reaction that breaks down larger food molecules into smaller chemical units that often release energy. |
| Anabolism | A Chemical reactant that joins simple molecules together to form more complex biomolecule. (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids). Requires energy |
| Lipids | Water-insoluble organic molecule that does not dissolve in water. (non polar) |
| Cholesterol | Steroid found in the plasma membrane that surrounds every body cell |
| Golgi apparatus | (Golgi Complex)- membranous organelle consisting of tiny sacs, or cisternae, located near nucleus. |
| Osmosis | Movement of water through a semipermeable membrane. |
| Mitosis (Name four Phases) | Organizing/distributing nuclear DNA during cell division. (Prophase , Metaphase , Anaphase ,Telophase) |
| Primary Germ Layers | Endoderm, Mesoderm, and Ectoderm |
| Hypodermis | Subcutaneous Layer. Consists of loose fibrous, adipose tissue, nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels. |
| Diaphysis | Main shaft like portion. Hollow, cylindrical shape ,thick compact bone. |
| Joint Classifications | Synarthroses, Amphiarthroses, Diarthroses |
| Muscle Functions | Movement, Heat Production, Posture |