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Cards Term Histology Definition The study of tissues Term Anatomical position Definition A person facing forward with hands at sides and palms facing forward Term Transverse Definition Horizontal section through the body Term Dorsal and Ventral Definition Two Major Body Cavities Term Dorsal and Posterior Definition The anatomical word for back (TWO) Term Anterior and Ventral Definition The Anatomical word for front Term Negative Feedback Definition Variation outside normal limits triggers a response that restores the normal conditions. Term Homeostasis Definition Maintenance of a constant and optimal internal environment in an organism Term Organ Definition A structure that is composed of two or more tissues. Term Alkaline Definition A substance that has a pH greater than 7 Term Chemical behavior Definition The number and arrangement of electrons determine the ___ of an atom Term Carbohyderate molecule Definition The bodys most readily available source of energy. Term Atomic Number Definition The number of protons in an atom. Term Triple Covalent Bond Definition Three pairs of electrons shared by two nitrogen atoms is a Term Polyunsaturated Definition Fatty acid that contains three double covalent bond in its carbon chain is said to be... Term High Heat capacity Definition Water has ___ ____ capacity Term Isotopes Definition An element differ in the number of neutrons in the nucleus Term Nucleotides Definition Nucleic acids are compose of units called Term Decomposition Definition AB -> A + B Term Synthesis Definition A+B -> AB Term Hydrolysis Reactions Definition Compounds react with water causing decomposition Term R Group Definition The difference between one amino acid and another is the nature of Term Hydrophillic Molecules Definition Readily associate with water molecules Term Hypertonic Solution Definition Placing a swollen ankle into a solution is a common practice to decrease edema which is an example of ..... Term Same number of Chromosomes Definition Mitosis produces two daughter cells with ____ number of chromosomes as original cells. Term Hypotonic Definition A solution that contains a lower solute concentration than the cytoplasm of a cell Term Microtubules Definition Responsible for the movement of chromosomes during cell division Term Mitochondria Definition Cells with a large number of these have a higher energy demand. Term PLasma Memebrane Definition This is composed of a lipid bilayer Term Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum Definition Modifies and packages newly synthesized proteins. Term Active transport Definition This requires cellular energy to move a substance against its concentration gradient. Term Collagen Reticular Elastic Definition Three types of collective tissue. Term Adipocytes Definition Cells that store fat Term Simple Squamous Epithelium Definition Found lining the internal body compartments and blood vessels Term Columnar squamous cuboidal Definition Basic shapes of epithelial cells Term Epithelium Definition Surface of the cell that is open to the internal cavity of the organ Term Osteocytes Definition Chondrocytes are to cartilage as _____ is to bone Term Endocrine glands Definition These empty their products into intertestial fluid and referred to as ductless glans Term Exocrine glands Definition Empty secretions into ducts Term Stratum Lucidum Definition An epidermal layer found only in the skin of the palms andsoles of the feet Term Integumentary system Definition Synthesis of Vitamin C is not a function of the _________ system Term Papillary Layer Definition Layer of skin that contains the blood vessels and nerves closest to the surface of the skin Term Stratum Basale Definition Layer of the epidermis that contains cells undergoing division Term Goose Bumps Definition These are formed when arrector pilli muscles contract Term Sebaceous glands Definition Discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles Term The blood supply increases to the skin Definition What causes blushing