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05/18/2012

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Term
- crin
Definition

secretion

Term
-graphic
Definition
to write
Term
-ism
Definition
a condition
Term
-kinesis
Definition
movement
Term
-section
Definition
act of cutting
Term
-tomy
Definition
process of cutting (suffix)
Term
-vascular
Definition
blood vessels
Term
Alloys
Definition
basically a mixture of two or more metals
Term
Atoms and molecules in liquids and gaeses are:
Definition
bouncing and floating around, free to move where they want
Term
B cell
Definition
type of lymphocyte that produces antibodies in response to anigens; responsible for humoral immunity
Term
Cell division
Definition
process by which cells reproduce themselves consisting of nuclear (mitoses or meiosis) and cytoplasmic division (cytokinesis)
Term
Human eryhrocytes function best in:
Definition
an isotonic solution (rbc function)
Term
a prokaryote
Definition
  •  single cell
  • organisms that does NOT have organized nuclei
Term
a solute
Definition
the substance to be dissolved (sugar)
Term
abdomen
Definition
portion of the body between diaphram and pelvis
Term
abdominal cavity
Definition

contains:

Stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancrras, spleen,kidneys,and intestines (small and large), ovaries

 

 

Term
abdominopelvic cavity
Definition
the space between the diaphram and the lower portion of the trunk of the body
Term
absorption
Definition
taking in the substance by cells or membrane
Term
acetylcholine (Ach) @ neuuromus
Definition
nerotransmitters in the body
Term
acid
Definition

any compound with a H ion activity greater than water

(pH < 7)

Term
acidic solutions
Definition
solutions that have a pH scale value less than 7
Term
action potential
Definition

momentary change in electrical potential on the surface of a neuron or muscle cell

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Term
activation energy
Definition
energy necessary for a chemical reaction to occur
Term
active verb
Definition
verb that shows an action performed by the subject of the sentence
Term
adaptive (specific) immunity
Definition
ability of the body to defend itself against specific invading agents
Term
adrenal glands
Definition
endocrine glands located on superior portions of kidneys
Term
afferent
Definition
conducting inward
Term
alleles
Definition
two or more different forms of a certain gene
Term
amalgams
Definition
an alloy usually of mercury and another metal
Term
ana-
Definition
up
Term
anabol-
Definition
raising up (prefix)
Term
anabolism
Definition
synthesis (building up) of body cells and substances
Term
anaphase
Definition
the stage in mitosis or meiosis following metaphase when the
daughter chromosomes move away from each other to opposite ends of the cell
Term
anatomy
Definition
branches of science dealing with the form and structure of body parts
Term
antebracial
Definition
pretaining to the forearm
Term
antecubital
Definition
region in front of the elbow joint
Term
anterior
Definition
front
Term
antibody
Definition
protein produced by a B cell in response to an antigen
Term
antigen
Definition
a foreign body such as a pathogen that stimulates Abs production
Term
appendicular
Definition
pertaining to upper or lower limbs
Term
assimilation
Definition
chemically changing absorbed substances
Term
atmosphere
Definition
a layer of gases surrounding a material body
Term
atmospheric pressure
Definition
pressure exerted by the weight of air
Term
atoms
Definition
smallest units of matter, smallest particle of an element
Term
autonomic nervous system
Definition
branch of the peripheal nervous system that controls automatic body functions like heartbeat and digestion
Term
axial
Definition
pretaining the the head, neck and trunk
Term
axillary
Definition
pertaining to the armpit
Term
bar graph
Definition
  • graph used to compare the frequency of an event
  • frequencies are displayed as vertical or horizontal, nontoouching bars
  • data is usually noncontinuous
Term
base
Definition
any compound with a hydrogen ion 8activity less that water (pH>7)
Term
basic solutions
Definition
solutions that have a pH scale value  greater than 7
Term
biases
Definition
opinions that affect a person's ability to make fair, unclouded judgements or decisions
Term
brachial
Definition
pertaining to the arm
Term
bronchus (plural bronchi)
Definition
lower branch of trachea that leads to the lung
Term
buccal
Definition
pertaining to the mouth and inner lining of the cheeks
Term
calories
Definition
joules are a common metric unit of energy. (1 calorie= 4.2 Joules)
Term
capillaries
Definition
tiny blood vessels that transport blood between arteries and veins within the body
Term
card-
Definition
heart (prefix)
Term
catabol-
Definition
throwing down (prefix)
Term
catabolism
Definition
breakdown of complex chemical substances
Term
catalyst
Definition
substance that controls the rate of a chemical reaction
Term
cation
Definition
atom or molecule qith positive charge
Term
cause-effect text structure
Definition
first presents an action, and then describes the effects that results (or may result) from that action
Term
celiac
Definition
pretaining to the abdomen
Term
cell body
Definition
the nucleus containing central part of a neuron exclusive of its axons and dendrites
Term
cell size/ division enables :
Definition
communication, transport material, and keeps surface area to volume ratio
Term
cell-mediated (humoral) immunit
Definition
type of adaptive immunity that relies primarily on antibodies
Term

pmAti

(acronym)

Definition
PROPHASE - METAPHASE - ANAPHASE - TELOPHASE - INTERPHASE
Term
card-
Definition
heart (prefix)
Term
centrioles
Definition
  • groupings of Microtubules
  •  in animal cells,help to organize assembly of microtubules during cell division.
  • replicate during the interphase
Term
cephalic
Definition
pretaining to the head
Term
cervical
Definition
relating or belonging to the neck, or to any body part that resembles a neck
Term
chemical change
Definition
change of chemicalstructure makes something else
Term
Changing states of matter:
Definition
  • changing densities, pressures, tempreatures, and other physical properties.
  •  The basic chemical structure does NOT change
Term
Essential atoms for maintaining life:
Definition
  • carbon
  • hydrogen
  • oxygen
  • nitrogen
Term
circulation
Definition
path of blood through system of vessels
Term

When you compress

  1. solid
  2. liquids
  3. Gas

you force the atoms:

 

 

Definition
  1. closer solids are together it very difficult to compress
  2. gases very easy
  3. liquids are in the middle but tend to be difficult
Term
cohesive (sticky)
Definition
"force" that holds liquid molecules together
Term
costal
Definition
pretaining to the ribs
Term
covalent
Definition
when atoms share electrons
Term
cranial
Definition
pretaining to the cranium
Term
crenation
Definition
when a cell shrinks because a solution contains more solute
Term
crystal
Definition
when a sloid is made up of a pure substance and forms slowly
Term
cystic duct
Definition
tube that connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct
Term
cyto-
Definition
cell (prefix)
Term
cytokinesis
Definition
  • distribution of the cytoplasm into two seperate cells during cell division
  • cytoplasmic division
Term
deductions
Definition
items that are subtracted from beginning salary (state and federal taxes)
Term
cytoplasm
Definition
protein fluid with gel-like consistency housing organelles
Term
deductive reasoning
Definition
method whereby conclusions follow a general principle
Term
deep
Definition
away from or below the body surface (opposite of superficial)
Term
degree
Definition

exponent or sum of exponents of the variabkes of the term

ex: x3y, x2y2, xy3 (all 4th)

Term
dendrites
Definition
branched extensions of the neuron that recieve impulses (electric chaarges) from other neurons and stimuli
Term
depolarization
Definition
when stimulus opens sodium flows in and potassium diffuse out of it
Term

red blood cells put in a hypotonic solution will be:

 

Definition
destroyed by hemolysis (solution type)
Term
diaphram
Definition
dome shaped muscle located immediately below the lungs that stimulate inhalation and exhalation by contracting and relaxing
Term
diffusion
Definition
movement from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration
Term
dis-
Definition
apart (prefix)
Term
distal
Definition
further from the midline or orgin opposite of proximal
Term
Glucose
Definition
blood sugar
Term
effectors
Definition
glands or muscles that become active in result to stimulation by somatic or automic motor neurons
Term
efferent
Definition
conducting outward (to an effector)
Term
Electrolysis
Definition
Use electric current to drive the break down of a molecule
Term
Electromagnetic waves
Definition
Waves of radiation that are characterized by electric and magnetic fields
Term
Electronegativity
Definition
Ability of an atom to attract electrons to itself
Term
Electrkns (charge)
Definition
Have a negative charge
Term
Electrolysis
Definition
Use electric current to drive the break down of a molecule
Term
Elecrons (where in atom)
Definition
found around the center in areas called orbotals
Term
Three basic parts to an atom
Definition
Protons
neutrons
electrons
Term
Electrovalence
Definition
transfer of electrons from atoms of one element to atoms of another during the formation of an ionic bond between the atoms.
The number of electric charges lost or gained by an atom in such a transfer
Term
embryo
Definition
the first 8 weeks after fertilization
Term
emulsions
Definition
a mixture of oils and water
Term
Endo-
Definition
Within
Term
Endocrinology
Definition
Study of hormones and how they control the human body
Term
Endothelium
Definition
Layer of simple squamous epithelium lining cavities of the heart, blood and lymphatic vessels
Term
Energy transformation (needed)
Definition
Phosphorus plays a critical role
Term
Epicardium
Definition
Visceral portion of the pericardium of the heart
Term
Epididymis
Definition
A long, narrow, convoluted tube, part of the spermatic duct system, that lies on the posterior aspect of each testicle, connecting it to the vas deferens.
Term
Epigastric region
Definition
Upper middle portion of abdomen
Term
Epithelial tissue
Definition
Tissue that forms the inner most/ outermost surfaces
Provides covering and produces secretions
Does Not have its own blood supply
Term
Erythrocytes
Definition
Red blood cells
Term
Esophagus
Definition
tubular portion of the digestive tract that leads from the pharynx to the stomach
Term
Excretion
Definition
Elimination of metabolic wastes
Term
5 states of matter
Definition
Gas,
solids,
liquids,
plasma
Bose-einstein condenstate
Term
Frontal
Definition
Forehead
Term
Gallbladder
Definition
Sac like organ associated with the liver
Stores bile
Term
Gametogenesis
Definition
The formation of gametes (sex cells)
Term
Ganglia
Definition
A collection of nerve cell bodies
Term
Germ cell
Definition
A gamete (sperm or oocyte precursor)
Term
Gluteal
Definition
Buttocks
Term
Groin
Definition
Between the abdomen a d thighs
Term
Gross anatomy
Definition
Structure that can be explained without a microscope
Term
Growth
Definition
Process of enlargement
Term
Hemolysis
Definition
Water entering a cell, causing it to swell and then rupture
Term
Hist-
Definition
tissue
Term
H ion concentration
Definition
the number of moles of hydrogen ions per cubic decimeter
Term
hemostasis
Definition
state of balance in which the body's internal environment remains in normal range
Term
hormone
Definition
  • substance that endocrie glands secrete
  • blood or body fluids transport
Term
humoral
Definition
relating to or being the part of immunity or the immune response that involves antibodies secreted by B cells and circulating in bodily fluids
Term
hydrostatic pressure
Definition

pressure a fluid exerts

(ex. blood pressure)

Term
hypertonic solution
Definition
  • contains more  solute concentration than the cell
  • too much salt
Term

hypochondriac region

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Definition
part of the abdomen in the upper zone on both sides of the epigastric region and beneath the cartilages of the lower ribs
Term
Hypogastric region
Definition

lower middle portion of abdomen

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Term
hypotonic solution
Definition
  • pertaining to a solution that causes cells to swell
  • contains less solute concentration than the cell
Term
iliac region
Definition
abdomen on either side of the lower  middle or hypogastric region
Term
immun-
Definition
not susceptible (prefix)
Term
immunoglobulins
Definition
  • group of large glycoproteins secreted by plasma cells
  • function as antibodies in the immune response by binding with specific antigens.
Term
inferior
Definition
  • below something else
  • lower surface of a part
Term
inguinal
Definition
groin
Term
innervate
Definition
  • excitation
  • stimulate to action
Term
integumentary
Definition
skin and organs
Term
Interphase
Definition
  • normal state of a cell
  •  resting state
Term
intervertebral disk
Definition

layer of fibocartilagew between bodies of vertebrae

[image]

Term
ions
Definition
an atom or a molecule that has gained or lost electrons, giving rise to a charged particle
Term
Isotonic solution
Definition
  • A solution that has the same salt concentration as cells and blood
  • Used as intravenously infused fluids in hospitalized patients.
Term
Human erythrocytes function best in :
Definition

isotonic solutions

(rbc function)

Term
isotope
Definition
chemical element having the same atomic number as another (i.e., the same number of nuclear protons), but having a different atomic mass (i.e., a different number of nuclear neutrons).
Term

larynx

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Definition

organ of voice;  air passage between  lower pharynx and trachea

containing:

vocal cords and formed by nine cartilages: the thyroid, cricoid, and epiglottis and paired arytenoid, corniculate, and cuneiform cartilages.

Term
lateral
Definition

AWAY

 from midline

Term
loins
Definition
portion of the lower back from just below the ribs to the pelvis
Term
red blood cells in isotonic solution are shaped:
Definition
lozenge shaped (rbc)
Term
lumbar
Definition

LOINS

  • situated in the part of the back and sides between the lowest ribs and the pelvis.
Term
lymphatic system
Definition
tonsils,spleen,thymus,lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, and lymph fluids that produce and store cells that fight infection and disease.
Term
macroscopic
Definition
large enough to be seen with an unaided eye
Term
mammary
Definition

mammary gland

 or

breast

Term
matter
Definition
  • something that occupies space
  • anything that has mass
Term
medial
Definition
towards the midline
Term
mediastinum
Definition

 mass of tissues and organs separating the two pleural sacs, between the sternum in front and the vertebral column behind, containing the heart and its large vessels, trachea, esophagus, thymus, lymph nodes, and other structures and tissues; it is divided into superior and inferior regions, the latter subdivided into anterior, middle, and posterior parts.

 
Term
meiosis
Definition
  • cell division occurring in maturation of sex cells
  • over two successive cell divisions, each daughter nucleus receives half the number of chromosomes typical of the somatic cells of the species

(46 to 23)

Term

Membrane

 

Definition
  • a thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space or organ
Term
mesentery
Definition
fold of peritoneal membrane that attaches abdominal organ to abdominal wall
Term
meta-
Definition
beyond (prefix)
Term
metabolism
Definition
chemical reaction in living organisms used to maintain life
Term
metaphase (pMati)
Definition
  • second of the four stages of mitosis and meiosis, after prophase and before anaphase
  • when the chromosomes are in line along the metaphase plate.
Term
microscopic
Definition
to smallto be seen with the unaided eye
Term
microtubules
Definition
  • slender, tubular structures made of tubulin, found in the cytoplasmic ground substance of  cells
  •  maintenance of cell shape and  movements of organelles and inclusions
  • form the spindle fibers of mitosis
Term
midsagitSagittal
Definition
  • vertical plane through the midline of the body
  •  divides the body into equal right and left halves
Term
mitosis
Definition
process of cell duplication into two daughter cells
Term
mixture
Definition
composition of two or more substances that are not chemically combined with each other and are capable of being separated.
Term
molecules
Definition
  • smallest particle into which an element or a compound can be divided without changing its chemical and physical properties
  •  a group of atoms that is held together chemically
Term
Movement of atoms and molecules in solids
Definition
  • molecules in a solid are stuck
  • atoms still spin
  • electrons fly around
  • entire atom will not change position
Term
Four bascic types of tissue
Definition
  1. Muscular
  2. Epithelial
  3. Nervous
  4. Connective
Term
Muscular system
Definition
  • organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles.
  • permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood through the body.
  • in vertebrates is controlled through the nervous system, although some muscles (such as the cardiac muscle) can be completely autonomous.
Term
negative feedback
Definition
Feedback that reduces the output of a system
Term
nerve impulse
Definition
A wave of physical and chemical excitation that moves along a nerve fiber in response to a stimulus
Term
nervous system
Definition
  • organ system containing a network of cells called neurons that coordinate the actions and transmit signals between different parts of its body
  •  two parts, central and peripheral

 

Term
neuro-
Definition
nerve
Term

neurons

 

[image]

 

Definition
cells that make up the nervous system and transmit electrical impulses
Term
neutral atom
Definition
An atom in which the number of electrons that surround the nucleus is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus, so that there is no net electric charge.
Term
Has a chrge of "0"
Definition
neutron and atoms that have an equal number of electrons aand protons
Term
nucleus
Definition
center of an atom
Term
oogenesis
Definition
Processes involved in the growth and maturation of the ovum in preparation for fertilization.
Term
Parasagittal
Definition
Sagittal plane that divides the body into unequal right and left regions
Term
superficial
Definition
towards or at the body surface
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