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IME DH12 Oral Biology
Dental Hygiene Oral Biology
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
09/02/2011

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Anaphase
Definition
Third phase of mitosis, which involves separation of the two chromatids of each chromosome and migration to opposite poles of the cell.
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Cell
Definition
Smallest unit of organization in the body.
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Cell membrane
Definition
Membrane that completely surrounds a cell
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Centrioles
Definition
Pair of cylindrical structures in the centrosome
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Centromere
Definition
Clear constricted area where the two chromatids of chromosome are joined
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Centrosome
Definition
Organelle associated with centrioles
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Chromatids
Definition
Two filamentous daughter chromosomes joined at a centromere during cell division
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Chromatin
Definition
Chief nucleoprotein in the non dividing nucleoplasm
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Chromosomes
Definition
Separate concentrations chromotin in the non dividing nucleus of a cell
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Cytoplasm
Definition
Fluid portion contained within the cell membrane
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Cytoskeleton
Definition
Three dimensional system of support within the cell.
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Desmosome
Definition
Intercellular junction.
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Endocytosis
Definition
Uptake of materials from the extracellular environment into the cell.
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Endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
Membrane bound organelle that consists of channels that are either rough or smooth in appearance. Rough and smooth ER
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Exocytosis
Definition
Active transport of material from a vesicle out into the extracellular environment.
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Golgi complex
Definition
Organelle of the cells that is involved in protein segregation, packaging, and transport.
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Hemidesmosome
Definition
Type of intercellular junction that attaches a cell to a non cell surface.
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Histology
Definition
The study of microscopic structure and function of tissues.
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Inclusion
Definition
Metabolically inert substances or transient structures within a cell.
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Intercellular substance
Definition
Transparent substance that fills in the spaces between cells in a tissue.
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Intermediate filaments
Definition
Components of the cytoskeleton that are composed of various types of thicker threadlike microscopic structures.
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Interphase
Definition
Period when the cell is between divisions.
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Keratin
Definition
Most superficial layer in keratinized epithelium.
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lysosomes
Definition
Organelles of the cell that function both intracellular and extracellular digestion of materials.
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Metaphase
Definition
Second phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes are aligned into equatorial position.
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Mitochondria
Definition
Organelle associated with the manufacture of ATP.
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Microfilaments
Definition
Delicate thread like structures that are components of the cytoskeleton.
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Microtubules
Definition
Components of the cytoskeleton.
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Mitosis
Definition
Portion of the cell division that occurs in phases and results in 2 daughter cells that are identical to the parent cell.
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Nuclear envelope pores
Definition
Nuclear envelope: Double membrane completely surrounding the nucleus.
Nuclear Pores: Avenues of communication between the inner nucleoplasm and the outer cytoplasm.
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Nucleolus
Definition
Rounded nucledar organelle in the center of the of the cucleoplasm.
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Nucleoplasm
Definition
Semifluid portion within the nucleus.
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Nucleus
Definition
Largest, densest and most conspicuous organelle in the cell.
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Organ
Definition
Somewhat independent body part that performs a specific function or functions and that is formed from tissues.
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Organelles
Definition
Specialized structures within the cell that are permanent and metabolically active.
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Phagocytosis
Definition
Engulfing and then digesting of solid waste or foreign material by the cell.
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Prophase
Definition
First phase of mitosis in which the chromatin condenses into chromosomes.
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Ribosomes
Definition
Organelles of the cell that are associated with protein production.
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System
Definition
Group of organs functioning together.
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Telophase
Definition
Final phase of mitosis in which the division into two daughter cells occurs, with the reappearance of the nuclear envelope.
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Tissue, fluid
Definition
Interstitial body fluid.
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Tonofilaments
Definition
A type of intermedite filament that plays a major role in intercellular junctions.
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Vacuoles
Definition
Spaces or cavities within the cytoplasm.
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Adipose
Definition
Term
Anchoring collage fibers
Definition
Term
Appositinal growth
Definition
Term
Basil Lamina
Definition
Term
Basement membrane
Definition
Term
Basophil
Definition
Term
Bone
Definition
Term
Calcium hydroxyapatite
Definition
Main inorganic crystal in enamel, bone, dentin and cementum, chemical formula Ca10 (PO4)6 (OH)2
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Caniculi
Definition
Tubular canals in bone and cementum.
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Cartilage
Definition
Firm noncalcified connective tissue that serves as skeletal tissue in the body. Temp skeleton in embryo. AVASCULAR!
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Cells
Definition
Smallest unit of organization in the body.
Term
Chondroblasts
Definition
Cells that produce cartilage tissue
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Chondrocytes
Definition
Mature chondroblasts.
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Collagen fibers
Definition
Main protein fiber found in the body
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Connective tissue
Definition
Basic tissue type composed of cells and matrix as well as other components. Lies deep to ET and is VASCULAR! 2 types; solid (soft, firm, rigid), fluid.
Term
Dermis
Definition
CT proper in the skin.
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Elastic fibers
Definition
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Endosteum
Definition
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Endothelium
Definition
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Eosinophil
Definition
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Epidermis
Definition
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Epithelium
Definition
Term
Fibroblast
Definition
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Granulation Tissue
Definition
Term
haversian system
Definition
Term
Name the four tissue types
Definition
Epithelium
Connective
Muscle
Nerve
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Name All the Connective tissue types and give an example of each
Definition
Solid soft: CT proper=Adipose, fibrous, elastic, reticular
Solid firm= cartilage
Solid rigid = bone
Fluid = blood lymph
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what are the 2 Muscle types
Definition
Involuntary = Smooth, cardiac
Voluntary = skeletal
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Name the 2 nerve types
Definition
Afferent = sensory
Efferent = motor
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Basement membrane
Definition
Term
Black hairy tongue
Definition
Term
Capillary plexus
Definition
Term
connective tissue papillae
Definition
Term
Fibers, Collagen, Elastic
Definition
Term
Fibroblast
Definition
Term
Fordyce's spots
Definition
Term
Geographic tongue
Definition
Term
Granulation tissue
Definition
Term
Hyperkeratinized
Definition
Term
keratin
Definition
Term
Keratohyaline Granules
Definition
Term
Lamina propria
Definition
Term
Layers:
Basal,
Dense,
granular,
intermediate,
keratin,
papillary,
prickle,
superficial
Definition
Term
lingual papillae
Definition
Term
Melanin pigmentation
Definition
Term
Mucogingival junction
Definition
Term
Mucoperiosteum
Definition
Term
Mucosa
Definition
Term
Orthokeratinized stratified squamous
Definition
Term
Parakeratinized stratified squamous et
Definition
Term
Squames
Definition
Term
straified squamous et
Definition
Term
stippling
Definition
Term
submucosa
Definition
Term
taste buds, pore
Definition
Term
tunover time
Definition
Term
n Ebner's salivary glands
Definition
Term
What cell makes dentin?
Definition
Odontoblasts
Term
What is dentin composed of?
Definition
70% inorganic hydroxyapatite crystals
20% organic collagen fibers
10% water by weight
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What is primary dentin composed of?
Definition
Mantle and circumpulpal dentin
Term
What are differences between primary and secondary and tertiary dentin?
Definition
Primary dentin forms the body of the tooth.
Secondary dentin forms only after the tooth erupts.
Tertiary dentin forms only in response to trauma.
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