MT Unit 2 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Cytoplasm | Holds the organelles of the cell. |
Lysosome | Organelle that serves a digestive function. |
Ribosome | Site of protein formation (contains DNA). |
Mitochondrion | Converts nutrients to energy in the presence of oxygen. |
Nucleus | Control center of cell (Contains DNA). |
Homeoestasis | Process of balance needed to maintain a healthy body. |
Metabolism | Converting energy by continually building up substances. |
Catabolism | Breaking down substances. |
Anabolism | building up substances. |
Epithelial | Acts as an internal or external covering for organs. |
connective Tissue | Includes a variety of types, all of which have an internal structural network. |
Muscular Tissue | 3 types of tissue, all of which share the unique property of being able to contract and relax. |
Nervous Tissue | Includes cells that provide transmission of info. To regulate a variety of functions. |
Body | The largest or most important part of an organ. |
Lumen | The space within an artery, vein, intestine, or tube. (space within vessel) |
Sinus | A cavity or channel in bone, a dilated channel for blood. |
Vestibule | A small space or cavity at the beginning of a canal.(small space at entrance to canal) |
Cytology | The study of the cells. |
Histoloy | The study of tissues. |
Anatomy | The study of the structure of the body. |
Physiology | The study of disease. |
Biopsy | process tissue that has been removed. |
Autopsy | Process of viewing by self. |
Anter/o | Front |
Dors/o | Back |
Later/o | Side |
Lumb/o | Lower Back |
Thorac/o | Chest |
Ot/o | Ear |
Cervic/o | Neck |
Cyt/o | Cell |
Hist/o | Tissue |
Unilateral | Pertaining to one side. |
Bilateral | Pertaining to two sides. |
Proximal | Pertaining to near origin. |
Distal | Pertaiing to far from the origin. |
Supine | Lying on ones back. |
Prone | Lying on ones belly. |
Anterior | Pertaining to the front. (ventral) |
Posterior | Pertaining to the back. (Dorsal) |
Superior | Pertaining to upward. (Cephalad) |
Inferior | Pertaining to downward (caudad) |
Medial | Pertaining to the middle. |
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