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Basic Human Anatomy
Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology Phlebotomy HCP0731
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anabolism | process of the body using simple substances to build substances |
| anatomy | study of the shape and structure of the body and the relationship of one body part to another |
| appendicular skeleton | skeletal system that provides an anchor for muscles |
| axial skeleton | skeletal system that provides protection for parts of the body |
| catabolism | process of producing energy by breaking down complex compounds into simple compounds |
| connective tissue | tissue that supports and connects organs and tissue of the body |
| cytoplasm | semifluid inside of the cell membrane |
| dermis | skin layer undernearth the epidermis |
| endoplasmic reticulum | channel for transport of material in and out of the nucleus |
| epidermis | outermost covering of the skin |
| epithelial tissue | tissue that protects the body by covering surfaces |
| golgi apparatus | layers of membranes within a cell that synthesize carbohydrates and combine with protein molecules |
| hemodialysis | process for purifying blood by passing through a dialyzer |
| hemopoiesis | formation of blood cells |
| homeostasis | all parts of the body working together to form a steady state |
| lysosomes | spherical bodies in the cell cytoplasm that break down components |
| median plane | imaginary line equally dividing the right and left sides of the body |
| metabolism | process in the body of making substances and breaking down substances so the body can function |
| metabolism | process in the body of making substances and breaking down substances so the body can function |
| mitochondria | serve as sites for cell respiration and energy production |
| muscle tissue | tissue that has the ability to shorten, thicken, or contract |
| nervous tissue | tissue consisting of neurons that have the ability to react |
| nucleus | part of cell taht controls the cell division and other activities of the cell |
| physiology | study of the function of each body part and how the functions of the various parts coordinates to form a living organism |
| skeletal muscle | muscles attached to the bone |
| smooth muscle | muscles involved in involuntary movement |
| anticoagulant | chemical substance that prevents the blood from clotting |
| buffy coat | layer of cells in an anticoagulant tube of blood that is positioned between the red blood cells and the plasma layer. Consists of white blood cells and platelets |
| centrifuge | instrument that spins and separates blood into layers depending on the weight of the layer. the heavier elements are pushed to the bottom due to centrifugal force |
| diastolic | blood pressure when the heart is at rest |
| endocarditis | infection of the inner membrane of the heart |
| erythrocytes | also known as red blood cells |
| leukocytes | also know as white blood cells |
| plasma | fluid portion of the blood when no clotting has taken place |
| serum | fluid portion of the blood after clotting has taken place |
| systolic | blood pressure when the heart is fully contracted |
| thrombocytes | also known as platelets |
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