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Anatomy and Physiology 1
Dr Adamcheck, HVCC
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
02/13/2008

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Define Anatomy
Definition
Study of internal and external structures of an organism and the relationship between them
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Name the two classes of anatomy
Definition
Microscopic and Gross
Term
Define Physiology
Definition
Study of the functions of an organism
Term
Define Cell Physiology
Definition
Chemical and molecular processes that take place inside the cells
Term
Define systemic Physiology
Definition
Function of organ systems
Term
Define Pathophysiology
Definition
Study of the effects of disease on an organ system
Term
What are the six Levels of Organization of Physiology
Definition
Chemical Cellular Tissue Organ Organ systems Organsism
Term
The skin is part of what system?
Definition
Integumentary System
Term
Blood cell formation is part of what system?
Definition
Skeletal system
Term
Movement and Heat production are part of what system?
Definition
Muscular system
Term
The primary function of the Nervous system is?
Definition
Perception of Stimuli
Term
Long term changes are regulated by what system?
Definition
Endocrine system
Term
Transport of Nutrients, gasses and waste are handled by what system?
Definition
Cardiovascular system
Term
What system is involved in immunity?
Definition
Lymphatic system
Term
What system houses most of our White blood Cells?
Definition
Lymphatic System
Term
What system delivers gas to exchange surfaces?
Definition
Respiratory system
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What system processes nutrients into the blood?
Definition
Digestive System
Term
What system eliminates excess H20?
Definition
Urinary System
Term
What system eliminates Nitrogen Waste
Definition
Urinary System
Term
What system produces sex cells?
Definition
Reproductive System
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Define Homeostasis
Definition
Refers to maintaining a constant internal environment without regard to the external environment.
Term
99% of Homeostasis is regulated by what kind of feedback?
Definition
Negative
Term
Give an example of Homeostasis Positive feedback regulation.
Definition
Uterine contractions durring child birth. or Blood clotting to heal cuts.
Term
What is the anatomical position?
Definition
Upright posture with palms facing forward.
Term
What is the appendicular region?
Definition
Limbs and girdles that hold the limbs to the trunk.
Term
The membrand that is directly attached to the lungs is the?
Definition
Viseral pleura.
Term
the membrane that lines the pericardium is the?
Definition
Parietal pericardium.
Term
What are the two major cavities in the Axial portion of the body?
Definition
Anterior or Ventral Cavity and the Abdominal Pelvic Cavity
Term
what is the serous membrand in the Abdominal Pelvic Cavity called?
Definition
Peritoneum
Term
What is the area behind but not enclosed space behind the peritoneum?
Definition
Retro peritoneum space
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What organs are located in the Retro peritoneum space?
Definition
Kidney, adrenals and pancreas
Term
The liver and Gallbladder are located in what quadrant?
Definition
RUQ
Term
The cecum is located in what quadrant?
Definition
RLQ
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Define Matter:
Definition
Anything that takes up space.
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Define Element
Definition
A unique substance that cannot be broken down any further by ordinary means.
Term
Define Atom:
Definition
Building block of elements
Term
Chemical reactions are driven by?
Definition
the number or electrons in the Atom's outer shell
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The first orbit of an electron can have how many electrons?
Definition
2
Term
the second orbit of an electron can have how many electrons?
Definition
8
Term
Cat ions have a ____ charge?
Definition
Positive
Term
Anions have a _____ charge?
Definition
Negative
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Define Molecule:
Definition
combination of two or more atoms.
Term
The sum of all the synthesis reactions in the body is called?
Definition
Anabolism
Term
The sum of all the decomposition reactions in the body is called?
Definition
Catabolism
Term
The sum of all anabolism and catabolism reactions is called?
Definition
metabolism
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Define Acid
Definition
Something that gives off hydrogen ions
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Define Base
Definition
Something that can accept hydrogen ions.
Term
Inorganic compounds are?
Definition
Compounds that do not contain Carbon (accept CO and CO2)
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Name the functions of water.
Definition
Stabilize body temprature, Protects us as a cushion and as a lubricant, All chemical reactions are in water, solvent
Term
Organic Molecules contain ________
Definition
Carbon
Term
What are the building blocks of Carbohydrates?
Definition
monosaccharides
Term
How many carbons long are carbohydrates?
Definition
5 or 6
Term
Glucose is a?
Definition
Carbohydrate
Term
What are the three functions of carbohydrates?
Definition
Structure, energy source (#1), bulk
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Are lipids polar?
Definition
no
Term
What are the building blocks of lipids?
Definition
Fatty Acids.
Term
Saturated fats have how many double bonds?
Definition
none
Term
A monoglyceride contains a glycerol and a _______.
Definition
Fatty acid
Term
A Di-Glyceride with a phosphate group and something else is known as?
Definition
Phospholipid
Term
The head of a phospholipid is water _________
Definition
loving
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Name 4 types of lipids
Definition
phospholipids, steroids, Vitamins (fat dissolving), glycerides
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Name the four fat dissolving vitamins.
Definition
A-vision, B-bone growth, E-anti-oxidant, K-clotting factor
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Name five functions of lipids.
Definition
Protection, Insulation, Regulation, Structure, #2 Energy source
Term
What sets protien moleculs apart.
Definition
Nitrogen
Term
What are the buildig blocks of proteins?
Definition
amino acids
Term
How many types of amino acids are there?
Definition
20
Term
What is the primary structure of a protien?
Definition
The order that the amino acids are in.
Term
When a protien twists lika helix or bends, this is the __________ structure.
Definition
Secondary
Term
What are the functions of protiens?
Definition
Regulation, Transport, Protection, contraction, structure, energy source (last choice)
Term
What are the largest molecules in our body?
Definition
Nucleic Acids
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What are the buiding blocks of nucleic acids?
Definition
nucleotides
Term
DNA and RNA are what type of molecule?
Definition
Nucleic Acid
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ATP stores energy in __________ bonds.
Definition
Oxygen
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What poison stops ATP formation?
Definition
Cyanide
Term
What are the structural and functional units of the human body?
Definition
Cells
Term
What determines what passes into and out of the cell?
Definition
Cell membrane
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Name two membrane lipids.
Definition
Phopholipids and Cholesterol
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What are the two types of membrane proteins?
Definition
Integral proteins and Peripheral proteins
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What is the function of the carbohydrate chains on the extracellular side of proteins?
Definition
Lubrication (cell protection)
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What is the Glycocalyx?
Definition
All of the carbohydrates of the cell together.
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What kind of protein helps polar substances through the cell membrane?
Definition
Channel proteins
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Name the membrane protein functions:
Definition
transport things through the membrane, receptors, joining, cell-cell recognition, attachement to cytodkeleton
Term
What are the three types of membrane projections:
Definition
Microvilli, Cillium, Flagellum
Term
Cillium is constructed with?
Definition
9 pairs of protein tubes and 2 in the middle (9+2)
Term
What is the function of microvilli?
Definition
increase surface area for faster diffusion
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What are the two major groups of membrane transport processes?
Definition
Active and Passive.
Term
In general Passive transport does NOT require ____
Definition
ATP
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Define Diffusion:
Definition
Tendancy of molecules to move from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration
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Lipid solute will diffuse through the ____________
Definition
membrane
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NON lipid solute will go through the ____________ to get into the cell.
Definition
proteins
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Define Osmosis:
Definition
Movement of water through a membrane from an area of greater concentration of water to an area of lower concentration of water.
Term
Filtration is run by a ____________ gradient.
Definition
Pressure
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What organ works by filtration?
Definition
Kidney
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Why do membrane proteins use ATP to move substances across a membrane?
Definition
To move agains the concentration gradient or to move it faster
Term
What is a vesicle?
Definition
A membrane bound bubble
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What is Endocytosis?
Definition
The membrane wraps around something outside the cell and takes it into the cell.
Term
When a vesicle wraps around something inside the cell and moves it outside the cell, this is called?
Definition
Excytosis
Term
Taking two substances from one side of the cell and transporting to the other side is called?
Definition
Co-transport
Term
Swapping two substances across the cell membrane is called?
Definition
Counter Transport
Term
What material is between the cell membrane and the nucleous?
Definition
Cytoplasm
Term
A tiny specialized structure inside the cell is called a:
Definition
Organelle
Term
What is the site of ATP synthesis?
Definition
Mitochondria
Term
Organelle has its own DNA and divides like a bacteria?
Definition
Mitochondria
Term
Durring the anaerobic stage of ATP production 1 molecule of glucose is converted into how many molecules of ATP?
Definition
2
Term
Durring aerobic stage of ATP production, how many ATP molecules are produced?
Definition
34
Term
What makes a pathway that connects the cell membrane to the nucleus?
Definition
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Term
Endoplasmic Reticulum that is rough has what on it?
Definition
Ribosomes
Term
What does the Rough ER do?
Definition
Produces proteins for export, synthesizes phopholipids and cholesterol
Term
The site of vesicle production in the cell is the?
Definition
Golgi apparatus
Term
What part of the cell functions as a storage area and also does detoxification?
Definition
Smooth ER
Term
What is the site of intercelular digestion?
Definition
Lysosomes
Term
Membranous vesicle sacs made by the Golgi apparatus that contain acid hydrolysis are called?
Definition
Lysosomes
Term
Microtubules are?
Definition
Cylindrical structures made of protein
Term
What intracellular organelle helps form the cell's cytoskeleton, cilia and flagella if present?
Definition
Microfiliments
Term
What is the Cytoskeleton made of?
Definition
Tubular proteins (microtubes and microfilaments)
Term
Define Cytoskeleton:
Definition
A framework for the inside of the cell, utilized to attach thing to.
Term
The outer membrane of the nucleus is part of the?
Definition
Endoplasmic reticulum
Term
Neucleoplasm is the?
Definition
Fluid portion of the nucleus
Term
The solid center of the nucleus is called the?
Definition
nucleoli
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What is Chromatin?
Definition
The rest of the solid material in the nucleus
Term
Supercoiled DNA is called?
Definition
A Chromasome
Term
Information comes out of the cell nucleus as?
Definition
Messenger RNA
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What makes Ribosomes?
Definition
The Nucleoli
Term
What are the functions of the nucleus?
Definition
Control center of cell, Robosome production, transmit genetic information, instruction for protein systhesis
Term
Hystology is refers to?
Definition
Tissue
Term
Epithelial Tissue covers?
Definition
surfaces and lines cavities
Term
What are the functions of Connective Tissue?
Definition
Fills up space, Provides support, Transports Material, Stores energy
Term
What are the functions of Muscle Tissue?
Definition
Movement and Heat
Term
What is the function of nervous tissue?
Definition
Carry information through electro-chemical impulses
Term
Name two characteristics of epithelial tissue?
Definition
Cellularity, Polarity, Attachment to other cells, Avascularity, Regeneration
Term
Name two functions of epitherlial tissue?
Definition
Protection, Control permeability, Provide sensation, Produce secretions
Term
What are the three types of cell junctions?
Definition
Tight Junctions, Gap Junctions, Desmones
Term
Skeletal muscles have ________ type junctions.
Definition
Desmones
Term
What type of cell junction fuses channel proteins?
Definition
Gap junctions
Term
What type of cell junction uses integrated proteins fused on the walls?
Definition
Tight junctions
Term
Flat cells are refered to as?
Definition
squamous
Term
Tall cells are refered to as?
Definition
columnar
Term
Two or more layers of cells are called?
Definition
stratified
Term
Cuboidal cells are what shape?
Definition
squarelike
Term
Ciliated pseudostratified columnar cells are found in the?
Definition
Trachea
Term
Goblet cells are found in with what types of cells?
Definition
Simple Columnar and cilliated pseudostratified columnar cells
Term
Skin is what type of cells
Definition
Stratified squamous
Term
The lining of the alveoli is made of ___________ cells.
Definition
Simple squamous
Term
What is the thinnest tissue in the body?
Definition
simple squamous
Term
What type of tissue lines the chambers inside the heart?
Definition
simple squamous
Term
Name three locations where there is stratified squamous epithelium?
Definition
Skin, mouth, throat, esophagus, rectum, anis, vagina
Term
What is one visual identifyer of simple cuboidal epitherlium besides the Shape?
Definition
Large nuclei in the cell
Term
What are the functions of simple cuboidal cells?
Definition
secretion, minor absorbtion
Term
What are the functions of simple columnar epithelium?
Definition
Absorbtion (#1), secretion
Term
What does transitional epithethelium look like when the bladder is empty?
Definition
multi layer cuboidal
Term
name the two groups of Glands.
Definition
Endocrine and Exocrine
Term
the majority of glands are from what group?
Definition
Exocrine
Term
Which group of glands secrete thier product int a tube?
Definition
Exocrine glands
Term
What do endocrine glands usually secrete?
Definition
Hormones
Term
What are the three modes of secretion?
Definition
merocrine, apocrine and holocrine
Term
What mode of secretion only secretes the product?
Definition
merocrine
Term
what mode of secretion secretes some of the cell with the product?
Definition
apocrine
Term
In what mode of secretion does the cell lyce and secrete the product along with the cell?
Definition
holocrine
Term
give an example of a gland that uses the apocrine mode?
Definition
mammary gland
Term
The matrix consists of fibers and ____________.
Definition
ground substance
Term
Name the three types of fibers in the matrix.
Definition
collagen fibers, elastin fibers, and reticular fibers
Term
Microscopically what does collagen fibers resemble?
Definition
Rope
Term
Are collagen fibers elastic?
Definition
no
Term
What kind of matrix fibers are very thin?
Definition
Reticular fibers
Term
What is the matrix ground substance made of?
Definition
Proteoglycans and Hyaluronic Acid
Term
what matrix substance gives the quality of relilience?
Definition
Proteoglycans
Term
Where would you find ground substance made from Hyaluronice acid?
Definition
Joints
Term
relative to matrix, The suffix blast means?
Definition
actively secreting matrix
Term
relative to matrix, the suffix clast means?
Definition
actively breaking down matrix
Term
relative to matrix, the suffix cyte means?
Definition
maintaining matrix
Term
What are the four major categories of connective tissue?
Definition
Connective tissue proper, cartilege, bone, blood
Term
Give an example of a liquid connective tissue?
Definition
blood
Term
What are the three modes of secretion?
Definition
Merocrine, Apocrine and Holocrine
Term
What is the mode of secretion where the entire cell lyces to release the product?
Definition
Holocrine
Term
Oil glands releasing oil in the skin is an example of what mode of secretion?
Definition
Holocrine
Term
The matrix consists of what two things?
Definition
fibers and ground substance
Term
What is the most common type of fiber?
Definition
collagen fibers
Term
What type of gland secretes the product through a duct?
Definition
Exocrine
Term
Which type of gland usually secretes hormones?
Definition
Endocrine
Term
What are the functions of connective tissue?
Definition
fill up space, protect, support, store energy, heat
Term
Which organ is almost all reticular fibers?
Definition
Spleen
Term
Proteoglycans give what quality to ground substance?
Definition
resilience
Term
The suffix clast refers to what in the matrix?
Definition
actively breaking down matrix
Term
Adipose Cells contain a drop of?
Definition
Triglyceride
Term
Name two types of fat?
Definition
White and brown
Term
What type of fibers make up nerve sheaths?
Definition
Dense irregular
Term
Neuroblia are?
Definition
supporting cells for nerves
Term
Mucus membranes line cavities that are?
Definition
Open to the outside
Term
Stratified squamous on top of dense irreguular tissue is refered to as?
Definition
Cutaneous skin
Term
What is a property of dense irregular tissue?
Definition
it is able to stretch in different directions
Term
Are steroids polar?
Definition
No
Term
What is the organic part of bone matrix?
Definition
Collagen fibers
Term
What is the inorganic part of bone matrix?
Definition
Calcium phosphate salts
Term
What is a componant of ground substance besides water?
Definition
Proteoglycans
Term
What is a function of hyaluronic acid in ground substance?
Definition
Reduce friction
Term
Connective tissue is classified by?
Definition
Type of cells and type and amount of matrix
Term
Name three characteristics of epithelium
Definition
cellularity, avascular, polarity, regeneration, attachment
Term
Fusion of channel proteins between cells is what type of cell juction?
Definition
Gap junction
Term
Desmone cell junctions are found in what type of cells?
Definition
Muscle
Term
What type of epithelial cells are found in the stomach?
Definition
Simple columnar
Term
What type of epithelial cells are found in glands?
Definition
simple cuboidal
Term
The cytoskeleten is made from?
Definition
tubular proteins
Term
the fluid portion of the cell nucleus is called?
Definition
Neucleoplasm
Term
What surounds the nucleus?
Definition
Nuclear envelope
Term
What is cromatin?
Definition
DNA proteins called histones
Term
What are the functions of the cell nucleus?
Definition
Control center, ribosome production, transmit genetic information, instructions for protein synthesis
Term
Centrioles are composed of?
Definition
9 triplets of microtubules
Term
Microvilli and cilia are extensions of?
Definition
The cytoskeleton
Term
the site of intercellular digestion is are?
Definition
Lysosomes
Term
cytoplasm contains?
Definition
Organelles and cytosol
Term
What organelle has it's own DNA?
Definition
Mitocondria
Term
The innner membrane of mitocondria is called?
Definition
cristae.
Term
What is the site of ATP synthesis?
Definition
Mitocondria
Term
Are ribosomes membranous?
Definition
No
Term
Ribosomes are made of?
Definition
Ribosomal RNA and protein
Term
What connects the cell membrane to the nucleus?
Definition
Endoplasmic reticulum
Term
What part of the cell serves as the storage area?
Definition
Smooth Endoplasmic reticulum
Term
What cell organelle helps with detoxification?
Definition
peroxisomes
Term
Name the four types of membranes and where they arae found.
Definition

Mucus: lining cavities open to the outside

Serous: lining ventral cavities

Cutaneous: Skin

Synovial Membrane: lines synovial joints Knee, elbow, hip.

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