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Anatomy & Physiology Chapters 1 & 3

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Superior (Cephalic or Cranial)   Above; upper body part.  
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Inferior (Caudal)   Below; away from the head.  
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Ventral (Anterior)   Toward the front; belly surface.  
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Dorsal (Posterior)   Toward the back.  
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Cranial   Toward the head.  
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Caudal   Toward the feet; near the sacral region of the spinal column.  
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Medial   Near the middle of the body; divide into a right and left.  
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Lateral   Toward the side; Away from the mid-line.  
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Proximal   Nearer to the attachment of limb, nearer to the origination of the structure.  
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Nucleus   Largest organelle control center, the brain of cell controls all cellular activity (tells us what to do). Contains the chromosomes. Genetic information.  
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Nucleolus   Brain of the brain. Contains the RNA and protein to synthesizes(make) organelles such as Ribosomes.  
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Rough ER   Works with Ribosomes to synthesize(make) protein.  
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Ribosomes   Compose of RNA, also helps to synthesize(make) protein. Attached to the Ribosomes.  
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Smooth ER   Synthesizes(make) lipid(fat, steroids) Does not have Ribosomes.  
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Mitochondria   Kidney shape, site of Synthesize(make) Adenozine Triphosphate(ATP) Energy to nutrients.  
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Peroxisome   Enzymes Detoxifies(kills) toxins/poisonous substances.  
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Lysomsomes   Enzymes Digests(breaks down) waste products.  
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Organelles   Little organ of the cell the subdivision within the cell.  
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Cytoplasm   Substances inside the cell, containing the liquid Cytosol and organelles. Maintain growth.  
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Intracellular   Fluid inside the cell(Cytosol).  
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Intercellular   Fluid in between cells.  
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Extracellular   Fluid outside of cell.  
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Golgi Apparatus   Looks like a stack of pancakes It is to modify, package and transport protein(product control) QC.  
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Vesicles   Transports material(in/out) of cell.  
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Centrioles   Are paired cylinders that aid in cell reproduction(division) in mitosis.  
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Microvilli   Small and short extensions that move fluid(substances) around the cell.  
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Cilia   Long hairlike (same function) moves fluid around cell.  
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Flagellum   Tail like structure that propels(swims/moves) the cell Ex: sperm (only in human body).  
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Plasma Membrane   Selectively Permeable-Keeps the cell in tacked; semipermeable-(half,pass through through small amounts) Paula Abdul-Opposites Attract.  
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DNA   Deoxyribonucleic Acid-Blue print inside the nucleus (ID) does transcribes but not in translation.  
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RNA   Ribonucleic Acid-Helps synthesize(make) protein work with Ribosomes. Transcribes and Translates.  
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Transcription   To copy-transcribe the notes of the DNA strand onto the messenger RNA.  
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Messenger RNA(mRNA)   Carries the message out of the nucleus into the Ribosomes and to the translation from the DNA.  
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Transfer RNA(tRNA)   Taking the code from RNA, brings amino acids to be made into proteins.  
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Ribosomal RNA(rRNA)   Makes up the Ribosomes. Synthesize protein, transport protein out of the cell.  
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Mitosis   Division of somatic cells. Cellular reproduction from mother cell to daughter cell(exactly the same). One cell divides into two identical daughter cells  
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Daughter Cells   Product of the cells in Mitosis. Exactly the same kind of DNA.  
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Interphase   Dormant-growth phase. DNA takes place.  
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Prophase   Chromosomes appear, first stage, gathering of.  
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Anaphase   Chromosomes split(divide) pull towards the opposite pole. Reforms.  
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Metaphase   Chromosomes gather together in the middle(center)of the cell(Centrioles) Centrioles send out spindle fibers to guide the chromosome to it.  
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Telophase   A new membrane appears and then separates(splits) chromosome forming a two new nuclei.  
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Diffusion(Passive Transport)   Constant movement of particles from high concentration to low concentration. No energy needed; force. Ex. Exchange of O2 & CO2.  
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Osmosis(Passive Transport)   Diffusion of water: Semipermeable-Movement of water to a low solute concentration to high concentration. Needs force to go up. Only in water.  
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Filtration   Requires a pressure/force of water to separate substances out of the cell.  
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Facilitated Diffusion   The movement of proteins from high concentration to low concentration with the use of an aid transporter.  
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Active Transport   Fluid flows in the opposite direction from high concentration to low concentration. This requires energy ATP.  
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Selectively permeable   Only a certain particles go through.  
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Phagocytosis "phago-eating"   The "eating" of cell(Pac Man). Engulfing large particles.  
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Pinocytosis "pino-drinking"   The "drinking" of cells. Intake of fluid droplets.  
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Endocytosis "endo-inside"   Moves the bulk of substances inside of cell using vesicles.  
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Exocytosis "exo-exit"   Exit, moves substances out of cell, (removal of waste) using vesicles into the Extracellular fluid.  
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Isotonic   Same concentration substance as of the fluid in the cell(cells remain the same)  
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Hypotonic   Lower concentration substance of the fluid in the cell(Too much O2): may swell and burst.  
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Hypertonic   Higher concentration of the fluid in the cell(Not much O2): may crenation(shrink).  
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Positive Feedback   A process were the body is doing the it over and over again. Ex: Child birth, lactation, and blood clotting.  
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Negative Feedback   Body trying to fix the problem to maintain homeostasis balance to the body. Ex: Blood pressure.  
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Neoplasm   New growth.  
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Predisposing   More likely.  
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Passive Transport   No input of Energy(force).  
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Active Transport   Pumps from low concentration to high concentration needs energy.  
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Plasma Membrane   Semipermeable-Contains 3 major ingredients: Double layer of Phospholipids embedded with Cholesterol and Proteins .  
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DNA-Gives traits, identity Double helix strand   Four nucleotides: Adenine(A)-Thymine(T) Guanine(G)-Cytosine(C).  
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RNA-what reads it Single strand   Four nucleotides: Adenine(A)-Uracil(U) Guanine(G)-Cytosine(C).  
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Anabolism   The building/assembling simple components into more complex ones.  
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Catabolism   The break down of complex chemical substances into simpler components. Such as food and nutrients to energy.  
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Adenosine Triphosphate   Generates energy to fuel cell activities.  
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Metabolism   All life-sustaining reactions that occur within the body which include Catabolism and Anabolism.  
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Nervous System   The system that processes sensory information.  
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Cardiovascular System   The system that delivers nutrients to body tissues.  
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Digestive System   The system that breaks down and absorbs food.  
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Integumentary System   The system that includes the fingernails.  
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Urinary System   The system that includes the bladder.  
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Skeletal System   The system that includes the joints.  
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Respiratory System   The system that delivers oxygen to the blood.  
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Lymphatic System   The system that includes the tonsils.  
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Anatomy   The study of structure.  
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Physiology   The study of function.  
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Pathology   The study of disease changes in organs and tissues.  
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Homeostasis   The maintenance of constant internal body state, equilibrium(balance).  
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Diaphragm   The thoracic and abdominal cavities.  
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Extracellular Fluid (ECF)   Fluid outside of cell...  
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Umbilical Region   Navel is found...  
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Cross section   The section of how the penny-shaped slice of a banana is cut.  
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Stem Cells   Cell that has the potential to develop in different types of cells.  
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Right Lower Quadrant   The right iliac is found in this region...  
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Anatomic Position   The body is upright and palms are facing forward.  
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Dorsal Cavity   Cranial(brain), Spinal cavity(spinal cord).  
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Ventral Cavity   Divided into 2 main cavity: Thoracic (chest), Abdominopelvic cavity(abdomen)  
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Abdominopelvic   Inferior to the diaphragm. Divided into 2 regions: Abdominal, Pelvic Cavities.  
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Frontal(Coronal) Plane   From left to right, dividing the body into anterior and posterior planes.  
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Abdominal Cavity   The ventral body cavity that contains the stomach, most of the intestine, the liver, and the spleen.  
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Epigastric Region (Inferior)   The inferiof region closest to the sternum(breastbone).  
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Diaphragm   Is the space between the lungs. Separates the abdominopelvic cavity and thoracic cavity.  
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Nervous System   Reception of stimuli and control of responses: brain, spinal cord and nerves: eyes, ears, taste buds, and organs of smell. Receptors for pain, touch and sense, receive stimuli.  
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Skeletal System   Support: Contains 206 bones and the joints  
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Muscular System   Movement: attach to bones and body structure, protect the organs, and maintain posture.  
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Endocrine System   Produce special hormones: Regulate growth,food utilization in cells, reproduction: thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands.  
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Cardiovascular System   Contains the heart and blood vessels pumps blood to the tissues bringing nutrients, oxygen, needed substances. Can carry waste then discard them.  
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Digestive System   Involves in taking all the nutrients(food), for absorption: mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas.  
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Reproductive System   Production of offspring. Sex organs.  
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Integumentary System   A separate body system: skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands and oil glands.  
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Urinary System   Elimination of waste excess water: kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.  
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Lymphatic System   Aids in circulation, immunity, and protect against disease from: tonsils, thymus gland, and spleen.  
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Circulatory System   The lymphatic and cardiovascular systems help make the....  
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Respiratory System   Intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide. Designed for gas exchange.  
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Sagittal Plane   From front to back, dividing the body into left and right parts.  
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Midsagittal Plane   Exactly down the midline.  
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Longitudinal Section   Parallel to long axis.  
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Oblique Section   At an angle.  
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Thoracic Cavity   Divided by the diaphragm, contains heart and lungs,and mediastinum.  
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Pelvic Cavity   Lower region containing reproductive organs, urinary bladder, and rectum.  
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Kilometers   1,000 times. (1km = 1 meter)  
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Centimeters   (100cm = 1 metter)1/100th(0.01). There is 2.5cm = inch  
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Millimeters   1/1,000th(0.001) (1,000ml = 1 liter)  
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Micrometer   1/1,000,000(0.000001) meters  
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Meter   Basic units of length.  
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Gram   Basic units of weight.  
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Liter   Basic units of volume.  
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Temperature   Measured in Celsius(centigrade)  
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Mediastinum   Space between lungs and the organs contained in that space.  
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Hypogastric Region   The most inferior of all the midline regions.  
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Hypochondriac Region   Just inferior to the ribs.  
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Lumbar Region   The level with the lumbar regions of the spine between the thoracic vertebrae and sacrum.  
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Cytosol   Liquid portion of the cell.  
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Nucleotides   Building blocks of DNA and RNA.  
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Cells   Basic unit of all life.  
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Tissues   May function together as organs.  
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Organs Systems   Work together to maintain the body as a whole organism.  
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Organs   Work together for the same purpose to make up the body system.  
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Crenation   Shrinking of cell, as in the hypertonic solution.  
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Hemolysis   Red blood cells draw water and burst.  
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Mutation   Change in a gene or a chromosome. Usually harm the cell and cause cancer.  
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Cell Identity Markers   ID/Unique protein to the Immune System. Identity.  
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Transporters   Shuttles/drives to. Protein transport. Ex: glucose.  
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Receptors   Receives/accepts substances. Ex: hormones  
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Enzymes   Produce(Catalyst) speeds up action and /or reaction.  
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Channels   Gates that open to a specific area(opens/closes)Ex: Ions  
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Linkers   Gives structure and links/attaches(cell to cell)  
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Proteins   Located in the plasma membrane are: Channels, Transporters, Receptors, Enzymes, Linkers, and Cell Identity Markers.  
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Phospholipids   Lipids containing phosphorus protein: Cholesterol, Protein, Carbohydrates.  
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Cell Aging   Mutations(changes) in genes. Slows down cellular activity. Apoptosis-programmed death cells.  
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Microscope   Magnifying instrument to examine structures not visible to the naked eye.  
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Micrometer   Metric unit commonly used for microscopic measurement  
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Cancer   Cells turn into tumors that spread to other tissues.  
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Mitochondrion   Energy into nutrients to ATP.  
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Cancer Changes   Go through mutations(changes)uncontrollably spread of bad cells, over crowd and destroy all good nutrients. Slows down cellular activity.  
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Cancer Risk Factors   Heredity-Family, Chemical-Cigarettes, food, drugs, Ionizing Radiation-X-Rays, Ultra-Violet rays, Radioactive Substances. Physical Irritation-Damage to tissues, Viruses-Liver, blood, lymphatic tissues, and uterine cervix.  
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Scanning electron Microscope   Three-dimensional view.  
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Compound light Microscope   Most common microscope magnifies up to 1,000 times.  
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Transmission Electron   Up to 1 million times.  
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Supine   Body lying face up.  
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Prone   Body lying face down.  
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Superficial   Toward of on the surface of the body  
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Deep   Away from the surface of the body. (Within)  
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Distal   Farther away from the attachment of limb, nearer to the origination of structure.  
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