Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Anatomy Test 1
Chapters 1-12
31
Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
10/02/2011

Additional Anatomy Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
What’s cell membrane composed of?
Definition
Lipids, carbohydrates, proteins
Term
What limits the permeability of the cell?
Definition
Cell Membrane
Term
What crosses the membrane to regulate molecular and ionic flow through the cell?
Definition
Proteins
Term
What’s the fluid mosaic model?
Definition
Arrangement theory for the cell membrane (i.e. lipid bi-layer)
Term
What are the main functions of the cell membrane?
Definition
Permeability, communication, receptors, compartmentalization of the cell
Term
What does chromatin contain?
Definition
DNA & protein
Term
Where does RNA synthesis occur?
Definition
nucleolus
Term
What does RNA synthesis produce?
Definition
protein
Term
What are some functions of the nucleus
Definition
Stores genetic material, mitosis, regulation of cellular metabolism
Term
Why don’t red blood cells divide?
Definition
No nucleus
Term
What occurs in the ribosomes
Definition
Site of protein synthesis
Term
Which cells are likely to have more ribosomes, less ribosomes?
Definition
A lot – endocrine and digestive vs. a little – skin, muscle cells
Term
Simple Squamous Epithelium
Definition
single layer; alveoli and blood vessels; diffusion and filtration
Term
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Definition
one layer of cuboidal; salivary glands, endocrine and thyroid; production of hormones
Term
simple columnar epithelium
Definition
one layer of columnar; digestive tract, stomach and intestines; make digestive enzymes
Term
Stratified squamous epitelium
Definition
many layers of flat cells; skin, anus, vagina, oral cavity; protection from friction
Term
stratified cuboidal epithelium
Definition
many cuboidal; glands, sweat glands; protection
Term
stratified columnar epithelium
Definition
many columnar; larynx
Term
pseudostrafied ciliated columnar
Definition
one layer, looks like many; respiratory tract
Term
trasitional epithelium
Definition
strechy; bladder and uterous
Term
Stratum germinativum epithelium
Definition
deepest layer; single layer of cell; undergo mitosis and gradually move to surface
Term
Stratum spinosum epithelium
Definition
several layers ofsquamous-like cells
Term
stratum granulosum epithelium
Definition
dark granules; keratin abundant; cells begin to die
Term
stratum lucidum
Definition
"clear layer"; cells appear empty; only in thick skin
Term
stratum corneum epithelium
Definition
most superficial layer of epithelium
Term
Pivot Joint
Definition
produces unaxial movement around a central axis; atlas and axis, proximal radioulnar joint
Term
Condyloid joint (ellipsoidal)
Definition
biaxial movement, flextion/extension and abduction/adduction; knuckles and radiocarpal joint
Term
gliding joint (plane)
Definition
side to side movement, slides back and forth; intercarpal (wrist), intertarsal (feet), vertebraic and ribs
Term
Hinge joint
Definition
unaxial movement and flextion/extension; elbow, knee and interphalangeal
Term
saddle joint
Definition
wide range of motion; carpometacarpal and the joint of thumb
Term
ball-and-socket joint
Definition
multiaxial movement and greatest range of motion; shoulder and hip
Supporting users have an ad free experience!