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Cochrane Chapt 4-5
USA Werneth Tunstall
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
02/09/2015

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Term

Catabolism

 

Definition

An energy releasing process that breaks down large molecules into smaller ones

 

Term
Mitosis
Definition

Produces daughter cells

exact genetic material of parent cell

Term
Meiosis
Definition

Produces 4 daughter cells each w/ 1/2 of the parent cell

only in gonads

can't live on own

must unite in fertilization in the female reproductive tract

Term
4 Functions of Epithelial Tissue
Definition

1) protects

2) absorbs

3) secretes (mucus, hormones, and enzymes)

4) excretes waste (ie urea in sweat)

 

cells closely packed together with very little intercellular material

 

Term
Connective Tissue Functions
Definition

-Support

-Provide Nourishment

-Transport enzymes and hormones

-Provide movement

-Insulate and maintain body temp

-protect vital organs

-provide storage areas

 

Term
3 Types of Muscle Tissue
Definition

smooth

striated/skeletal

cardiac

Term
3 types of loose connective tissue
Definition

areolar, adipose, and reticular

 

fills space between and penetrates into organs

 

Term
3 types of cartilage tissue
Definition

hyaline

fibrocartilage

elasic

Term
Endocardium
Definition
tissue that surrounds the heart
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Function of Mucous Membrane
Definition

produces mucous 

absorbs and secretes 

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