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Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology-Chapter 3 & 4

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Nucleus   The control center of a cell because of the genes and chromasomes it contains. Also contains the nucleolus. Not found in red blood cells.  
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Cell Membrane   Outermost boundary of a cell, made of phospholipids, protein, and cholesterol. Is selectively permeable and allows certain substances to enter or leave.  
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Cytoplasm   A watery solution of minerals, organic molecules, and gases that is found between the cell membrane and the nucleus.  
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Cell   The smallest living subunit of a multicellular organism.  
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Plasma Membrane   Another name for cell membrane.  
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Phospholipids   Permit lipid-soluble materials to easily enter or leave the cell by diffusion through the cell membrane.  
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Cholesterol   Decreases the fluidity of the membrane, making it more stable.  
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Proteins   Some form pores to permit passage of materials; some are carrier enzymes that help susbstances enter cellls; some are antigens; some are receptor sites for hormones.  
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Antigens   Markers that identify the cells of an individual as "self".  
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Selectively Permeable   Certain substances are permitted to pass through and others are not.  
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Chromatin   Long threads of the Chromasomes usually not visible.  
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Gene   The genetic code for one protein.  
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DNA   Genetic code for the characteristics and activities of the cell.  
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Organelles   Intracellular structures, often bounded by their own membranes that have specific roles in cellular functioning.  
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)   Organelle that functions as a passageway for transport of materials within the cell and synthesis of lipids.  
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Ribosomes   Organelles that are a site for the synthesis of protein.  
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Golgi Apparatus   Organelle for synthesis of carbohydrates and the packaging of materials for secretion from cell.  
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Mitochondria   Organelle that is the site of aerobic cell respiration-ATP production.  
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Lysosomes   Organelles that contain enzymes to digest ingested material or damaged tissue.  
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Centrioles   Organelle that organizes the spindle fibers during cell division.  
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Cilia   Organelle that sweeps material across the cell surface.  
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Flagellum   Organelle that enables a cell to move.  
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Microvilli   Organelle that increases a cell's surface area for absorption.  
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Aerobic   Oxygen requiring.  
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Diffusion   The movement of molecules from an area of greater concentration to one of lesser concentration.  
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Concentration Gradient   The relative amounts of substance on either side of a membrane.  
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Osmosis   The diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane or barrier.  
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Facilitated Diffusion   Movement of molecules through a membrane by carrier and transporter enzymes.  
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Active Transport   Movement of molecules from an area of lesser concentration to an area of greater concentration (requires energy ATP).  
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Filtration   Movement of water and dissolved substances from an area of higher pressure to an area of lower pressure (blood pressure).  
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Phagocytosis   A moving cell engulfs something.  
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Pinocytosis   A stationary cell engulfs something.  
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Blood Pressure   Created by the pumping of the heart.  
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Solutes   Dissolved substances.  
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Isotonic   A solution with the same salt concentration as in cells.  
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Hypotonic   A solution with a lower salt concentration than in cells.  
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Hypertonic   A solution with a higher salt concentration than in cells.  
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Double Helix   The shape of the double strand of nucleotides of DNA.  
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Genetic Code   The sequence of arrangement of the four nitrogenous bases Adenine, Thymine,Guanine, and Cytosine.  
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Codon   The code for a single amino acid consisting of three (triplet) bases.  
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RNA   The other nucleic acid required to transcribe the genetic code in DNA into proteins.  
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Stem Cell   An unspecialized cell that may develop into several different kinds of cells.  
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Mitosis   The repair or replacement of damaged or dead cells.  
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Stages of Mitosis   Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, and Cytokenesis.  
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Prophase   The chromosomes coil up and become visible short rods, the nuclear membrane disappears and the centrioles move toward opposite poles of the cell and organize spindle fibers.  
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Metaphase   The pairs of chromatids line up along the equator of the cell, the centromere of each pair is attached to a spindle fiber. The centromeres divide.  
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Anaphase   Each chromatid is now considered a separate chromosome. (two sets). The spindle fibers pull the chromosomes, one set toward each pole.  
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Telophase   The sets of chromosomes reach the poles and become indistinct as the DNA uncoils to form chromatin. A nuclear membrane reforms around each set of chromosomes.  
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Cytokinesis   The cytoplasm divides; new cell membrane is formed.  
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Meiosis   More complex process of cell division that results in the formation of gametes.  
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Gametes   Egg and sperm cells.  
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Haploid Number   Half the usual number of chromosomes.  
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Oogenesis   Meiosis that takes place in ovaries of women to form eggs.  
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Spermatogenesis   Meiosis that takes place in the testes of men to form sperm.  
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Fertilization   When the egg unites with the sperm.  
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Tranfer RNA (tRNA)   Picks up specific amino acids from food protein and brings them to their proper triplets on the mRNA.  
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Messenger RNA (mRNA)   The intermediary molecule between the nucleus and the ribosmes in the cytoplasm.  
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Anticodon   A triplet on the tRNA complementary to a triplet on the mRNA.  
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Peptide Bonds   The bond between amino acids in the formation of proteins.  
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Genome   Total genetic information in a particular species (DNA).  
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Diploid Number   The usual number of Chromosomes in a cell (46).  
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DNA Replication   Enables each chromosome to make a copy of itself.  
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Interphase   The time during which DNA replication takes place.  
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Tissues   A group of cells with similar structure and function.  
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Epithelial Tissue   The tissue found on external and internal body surfaces and which forms glands.  
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Squamous Cells   Epithelial cells that are flat.  
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Cuboidal Cells   Epithelial cells that are cube shaped.  
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Columnar Cells   Epithelial cells that are tall and narrow.  
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Simple Squamous Epithelium   One layer of thin, smooth, flat cells.  
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Stratified Squamous Epithelium   Many layers of cells, surface cells flat; lower cells rounded.  
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Transistional Epithelium Cells   A type of stratified epithelium with many layers of cells changing from rounded surface cells to flat.  
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Ciliated Cells   One layer of columnar epithelial cells with cilia on their free surfaces.  
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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium   One layer of cube shaped cells.  
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Simple Columnar Epithelium   Single layer of column shaped cells, taller than wide, specialized for secretion and absorption.  
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Glands   Cell or organs that secrete something.  
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Glandular Epithelium   Simple cuboidal cells that make up a gland whose function is secretion.  
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Microvilli   Folds of the cell membrane on their free surfaces.  
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Goblet Cell   Columnar cell which is unicellular and secretes mucous.  
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Ciliated Epithelium   Columnar cells that have cilia on their free surfaces.  
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Unicellular   One cell.  
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Multicellular   Many cells.  
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Exocrine Glands   Have ducts (tubes) to take secretion away from the gland to the site of its function.  
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Endocrine Glands   Ductless glands whose secretions enter the capillaries and are circulated throughout the body.  
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Connective Tissue   Areolar, adipose, firous, elastic tissue, blood, and bone whose common characteristic is a matrix in additon to cells.  
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Matrix   A structural network or solution of non-living intercellular material.  
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Blood   Consists of cells, plasma; cells are the living portion. The matrix of blood is plasma.  
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Hemopoietic Tissues   Blood forming tissues in the red bone marrow.  
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Red Blood Cells (RBCs)   Carry oxygen bonded to their hemoglobin.  
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White Blood Cells (WBCs)   Destroy pathogens and provide us with the immunity to some diseases.  
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Platelets   Prevent blood loss by causing clotting.  
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Areolar Tissue   Loose connectvie tissue whose cells are called fibroblasts, which produce protein fibers.  
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Fibroblasts   Cells of areolar connective tissue.  
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Collagen Fibers   Strong protein fiber found in areolar tissue.  
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Elastin Fibers   Elastic fibers found in areolar tissue.  
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Adipose Tissue   The cells are called adipocytes and are specialized to store fat.  
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Fibrous Connective Tissue   Consists mainly of parallel collagen fibers with few fibroblasts.  
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Elastic Connective Tissue   Made up mainly of elastin fibers.  
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Bone   Cells are called osteocytes; matrix is made of calcium salts and collagen and is strong, hard and not flexible.  
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Haversian Systems   Precise arrangement of osteocytes, matrix and blood vessels found in the shafts of long bones.  
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Cartilage   The protein matrix does not contain calcium salts and contains more water than bone, making it more resilient than bone. It is firm, yet smooth and flexible.  
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Chondrocytes   Found within the cartilage matrix; contain no capillaries, so nourishment depends on diffusion.  
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Muscle Tissue   Specialized for contraction. When contracted, they shorten, bringing about movement.  
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Types of Muscle Tissue   Skeletal, Smooth and Cardiac.  
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Skeletal Muscle   Voluntary muscle made up of large cylindrical cells with striations and several nuclei each; attached to bone.  
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Smooth Muscle   Involuntary or visceral muscle made up of small tapered cells with no striations and one nucleus each.  
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Cardiac Muscle   Branched cells with faint striations and one nucleus each.  
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Myocardium   Cardiac muscle that forms the walls of the chambers of the heart.  
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Nerve Tissue   Consists of nerve cells called neurons and some specialized cells found in the nervous system.  
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Neuron   Nerve Cell  
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Cell Body   Contains the nucleus and keeps the neuron alive.  
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Axon   A process or a cellular extension, that carries impulses away from the cell body. Each nueron has one axon.  
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Dendrite   A process or cellular extension that carries impulses toward the cell body. Each nueron may have several dendrites.  
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Synapse   A small space where nuerons meet, which an electrical impulse cannot cross as it travels along the cell membranes.  
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Neurotransmitters   Chemicals that allow impulse transmission between neurons.  
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Membranes   Sheets of tissue that cover or line surfaces or that separate organs or parts of organs.  
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Nueroglia   Specialized cells in the central nervous system that form myelin sheaths and other functions.  
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Schwann Cells   Specialized cells in the peripheral nervous system that form the myelin sheaths around neurons.  
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Serous Membranes   Sheets of simple squamous epthelium that line some closed body cavities and cover orgrans in these cavities.  
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Pleural Membranes   Serous membranes of the thoracic cavity.  
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Serous Fluid   A fluid that prevents friction between two layers of serous membrane.  
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Parietal Pericardium   Lines the fibrous pericardium.  
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Visceral Pericardium(epicardium)   On the surface of the heart muscle.  
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Peritoneum   The serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity.  
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Mesentery   Visceral peritoneum that is folded over and covers the abdomial organs.  
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Mucous Membranes   Line the body tracts and have openings to the environment.  
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Mucosa   Epithelium of a mucous membrane.  
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Mucus   Secretion by the mucous membranes that keeps the lining of epithelial cells wet so they will not dry out and die.  
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Superficial Fascia   Connective tissue between the skin and muscle.  
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Periosteum   Connective tissue the covers each bone and contain blood vessels that enter the bone.  
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Perichondrium   Connective tissue that covers cartilage, contains capillaries, its only blood supply.  
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Synovial   Connective tissue that lines joint cavities, secrete synovial fluid to prevent friction when joints move.  
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Deep Fascia   Connective tissue that covers each skeletal muscle and anchors tendons.  
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Meninges   Connective tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid.  
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Fibrous Pericardium   Connective tissue that forms a sac around the heart and is lined by the serous parietal pericardium.  
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Tissue   A group of cells with similar structure and function.  
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Four Main Groups of Tissue   Epithelial, Connective, Muscle and Nerve.  
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Epithelial Tissue   Found on surfaces; have no capillaries; some are capable of secretion; classified as to shape of cells and number of layers of cells.  
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