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189 Cards in this Set
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basis of life and the sum of all chemical processes in the body
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metabolism
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development of a cell from an unspecialized to a specialized state
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differentiation
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one phase of metabolism involving the building up of comples chemical substances from smaller, simpler components
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anabolism
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one phase of metabolism involving the breakdwon of complex dhemical substances into simpler components
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catabolism
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Fluid inside of cells is known as ______ fluid
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intracellular
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Fluid in spaces between cells is called ______.
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interstitial
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interstitial fluid surrounds and bathes cells and is one form of ___________ fluid
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extracellular
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extracellular fluid is located in _________vessels and _________ vessels.
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blood and lymphatic
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the __________ fluid is often called the body's 'internal enviroment'.
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interstitial
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subjective changes in body functions that are not apparent to an observer
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symptoms
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objective changes that a clinician can observe and measure
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signs
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brachial
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arm
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gluteal
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buttocks
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back of knee
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popliteal
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navel
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umbilical
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mouth
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oral
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sacrum, between hips
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sacral
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face
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facial
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foot
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pedal
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occiptial
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base of the skull
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pubis
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pubic
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frontal
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forehead
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cephalic
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head
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palmar
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palm
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cranial
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skull
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antebrachial
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forearm
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phalangeal or digital
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toes and/or fingers
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coxal
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hip
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tarsal
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ankle
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thoracic
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chest
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patellar
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kneecap
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cervical
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neck
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inguinal
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groin
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scapular
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shoulder blade
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orbital, ocular
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eye
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lumbar
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small of the back, loin
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femoral
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thigh
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mammary
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breast
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crural
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leg
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carpal
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wrist
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axillary
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armpit
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antecubital
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front of elbow
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dorsum
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top of foot
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hallux
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great toe
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manual
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hand
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pollex
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thumb
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sternal
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breastbone
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mental
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chin
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nasal
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nose
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buccal
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cheek
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otic
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ear
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temporal
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temple
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vertebral
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spinal column
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olecranal or cubital
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back of elbow
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perineal
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region between anus and exteranal genitals
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plantar
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sole
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calcaneal
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heel
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dorsum
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back of hand
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a body part being closer than another part to an imaginary midline dividing the body into
equal right and left halves. The eyes are ________ to the ears. |
MEDIAL
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a body part being closer to the side of the body than another part with respect to an
imaginary midline dividing the body into equal right and left halves. The ears are ________ to the eyes. |
LATERAL
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a body part that is closer to the point of attachment or closer to the trunk of the body
than another part. The knee is ________ to the foot. |
PROXIMAL
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a body part that is farther from the point of attachment or farther from the trunk of the
body than another part. The foot is ______ to the knee. |
DISTAL
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a body part that is more toward the front of the body than another part. The eyes are
_________ to the brain. |
ANTERIOR
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a body part that is above another part. The trunk is ________ to the legs
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SUPERIOR
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a body part that is below another part. The feet are ________ to the legs.
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INFERIOR
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a body part that is closer to the surface than another part. The skin is ___________ to the skeleton.
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SUPERFICIAL
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body part that is more internal and farther from the surface than another part. The skeleton is ______ to the skin.
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DEEP
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a body part that is on the opposite side of the body as compared to another part
with respect to an imaginary midline dividing the body into equal right and left halves. The right arm and left leg are ____________. |
CONTRALATERAL
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on the same side of the body as another structure.
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ipsilateral
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divides the body into left and right portions
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SAGITTAL plane
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sgital section that passes through midline and divides the body into = parts
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MIDSAGITTAL
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section that lies parallel to the midsagital plane but to the right or left of midline
– it divides the body into unequalleft and right parts |
PARASAGITTAL
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divides the body into anterior and posterior portions
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A CORONAL or frontal plane
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___________ divides the body into superior and inferior portions
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A TRANSVERSE or cross-sectional plane
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a body part that is more toward the back of the body than another part. The brain is ________ to the eyes.
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POSTERIOR
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The ________cavity consist of the cranial cavity and the vertebral canal.
c. Of the two body cavities, (the dorsal? ventral?) appears to be better protected by bone, d. Pleural, mediastinal, and pericardial are terms that refer to regions of het (thorax? abdominopelvis?). v |
dorsal
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The viscera, including such structures as the liver, lungs, and stomach, are all located in the
_________ cavity. |
ventral
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Of the two body cavities, _________ appears to be better protected by bone,
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dorsal
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Pleural, mediastinal, and pericardial are terms that refer to regions of the __________.
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thorax
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the ________ cavity surrounds both lungs.
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pleural
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What are the organs of the mediastinum?
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heart, thymus, esophagus, trachea, adn several large blood vessels
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The stomach, pancreas, small intestine, and most of the large intestine are located in the _______ cavity.
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abdominal
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The urinary bladder, rectum, and internal reproductive organs are located in the ________ cavity.
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pelvic
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the serous membrane that surrounds the lungs?
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pleura
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the serous membran of the abdominal cavity?
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peritoneum
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the serous membrane of the pericardial cavity?
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pericardium
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the _________ pericardium covers the surface of the heart.
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visceral
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the ________ pericardium that is attached to the diaphragm and the sternum
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parietal
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the _______ pleura clings to the surface of the lungs.
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visceral
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the _______ pleura lines the inner chest walls and covers the diaphragm
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parietal
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the _______ peritoneum lines the abdominal wall.
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parietal
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the _______ peritoneum covers the surfaces of abdominal viscera
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viscera
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The brain and meninges are in the ________ cavity.
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Cranial
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The dorsal cavity consist of the ___________ cavity and __________ canal.
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Cranial and vertebral
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The spinal cord and meninges are in the __________ canal.
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Vertebral
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The Lungs, heart, and pericardium is in the ___________ cavity which is in the ________ body cavity.
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Thoracic; ventral
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The thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities are in the ___________ body cavity.
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Ventral
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From superior to inferior, the three abdominal regions on the right side are _______, _______, and _______.
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R. hypochondriac, R. lumbar, R. Iliac
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The stomach is located primarily in the two regions named ___ and ___.
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Umbilical and epigastric
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The navel (umbilicus) is located in the ___ region.
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Umbilical
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The region immediately superior to the urinary bladder is named the ___ region.
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Umbilical
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Name the 11 organ systems?
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Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive
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the base structural and functional unit of life
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the cell
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a structure that defines the boundaries of the cell, controls the passage of materials into and out of it, and controls interactions with other cells.
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A PLASMA MEMBRANE,
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tiny structures with in the cells each with specific functions
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ORGANELLES
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clear fluid within the cells
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CYTOSOL
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What is the vapor pressure for JP-5 at normal room temperatures and at standard atmospheric pressure?
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Almost 0 psi.
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The PLASMA (CELL) MEMBRANE is
composed primarily of? |
phospholipids and some proteins
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The phospholipid of the cell membrane are arranged in _A_ layers with their _B_ fatty acid tails to the interior of the membrane and their _C_ polar heads on the inner and outer surfaces.
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A. two
B. hydrophobic C. hydrophilic |
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Proteins of The PLASMA (CELL) MEMBRANE
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> Integral (transmembrane)
> peripheral |
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PROTEINS that do not protrude into the phospholipid layer of the cell membrane but adhere to the intracellular face
of the membrane. |
PERIPHERAL PROTEINS
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PROTEINS that pass through the entire cell membrane.
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INTEGRAL (TRANSMEMBRANE) PROTEINS
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Some of the phospholipids and integral proteins have _____ chains attached to them forming glycolipids and glycoproteins.
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carbohydrate
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_________ bind one cell to another.
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Cell adhesion molecules (CAMs)
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In the cell membrane __________ are constantly open to allow passage of various solutes all the time.
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Channel proteins
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In the cell membrane _________ catalyze reactions near the membrane.
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Enzymes
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__________ provide receptor sites for chemical messengers such as hormones and neurotransmitters.
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membrane proteins
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in the cell membrane _________ open and close to regulate the passage of various solutes.
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Gated channels
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___A____ are proteins that pull membrane proteins and cause cellular movement. They tend to be ____B___ proteins.
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A. Motor molecules
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In the cell membrane, _________function in cellular identification.
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Glycoproteins
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_________ are integral proteins that bind to specific molecules and transport them to the other side
of the cell membrane. |
carrier proteins
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Minute body found near the nucleus of the cell; active in cell division.
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Centriole
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Tiny, hairlike projections on cell surfaces that move in a wavelike manner
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Cilia
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Structures in the nucleus that carry the hereditary factors (genes).
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Chromatin
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Barlike bodies of tightly coiled chromatin; visible during cell division.
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Chromosomes
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Membranous network of tubular or saclike channels in the cytoplasm of a cell that is free of ribosomes.
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smooth ER
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Membranous network of tubular or saclike channels in the cytoplasm of a cell studded with ribosomes.
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rough ER
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Membranous system close to the cell nucleus that packages protein secretions for export, packages enzymes into lysosomes for cellular use, and modifies proteins destined to become part of cellular membranes.
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Golgi apparatus
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Organelles that originate from the Golgi apparatus and contain strong digestive enzymes
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Lysosomes
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Tiny projections on the free surfaces of some epithelial cells; increase surface area for absorption
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Microvilli
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Cytoplasmic organelles responsible for ATP generation for cellular activities
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Mitochondria
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The double membrane barrier of a cell nucleus
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Nuclear envelope
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four true stages of the cell cycle
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G1, S, G2, and M
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fifth stage of the cell cycle where the cell remains indefinitely until it begins the cell cycle again.
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G0
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Cells begins the cell cycle by entering _________ where the cell prepares for division by duplicating DNA.
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Interphase
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In _______, the duplicated chromosomes appear, and then split into identical halves. The nuclear membrane disappears and spindle fibers form in the cytomplasm, radiating from the two centrioles located at opposite poles of the cell.
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prophase
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In _________, the spindle fibers pull the centromeres, aligning them in the middle of the spindle, or the equatorial plate of the cell. The two chromatids are clearly visible in this stage.
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metaphase
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In ______ the centromeres split, pulling sister chromatids to opposite sides of the cell. By the end of, 46 chromosomes lie at each side of the cell.
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anaphase
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In _________, a nuclear membrane forms around a group of 46 chromosomes. The spindle fibers disappear, and the chromosomes uncoil.
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telophase
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_______ tissues cover all body surfaces, line most internal surfaces of passageways or tubes, and are
the major tissues of glands. |
EPITHELIAL
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The underside of this tissue is always anchored to connective tissue by a thin, noncellular layer called the basement membrane.
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EPITHELIAL
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_________ tissues lack blood vessels
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epithelial
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three major types of epithelium based on the number of cell layers in each type:
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1. Simple epithelium
2. Stratified epithelium 3. Pseudostratified epithelium |
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Type of epithelial consisting of a single layer of cells, with each cell extending from the basement membrane to the free surface.
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Simple epithelium
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Type of epithelial consisting of more than one layer of cells, only one of which is adjacent to the basement membrane.
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Stratified epithelium
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Type of epithelial consisting of epithelial cells that are all attached to the basement membrane, but only some of the cells reach the free surface.
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Pseudostratified epithelium
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three types of epithelium based on the epithelial cell shapes:
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1. Squamous (flat)
2. Cuboidal (cubelike) 3. Columnar (tall and thin, similar to a column) |
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These type of epithelial cells are flat or scale-like, and frequently look like floor tiles.
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Squamous (flat)
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These type of epithelial cells are cube-shaped, and are about as wide as they are tall.
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Cuboidal (cubelike)
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These type of epithelial cells are taller than they are wide.
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Columnar (tall and thin, similar to a column)
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________ tissues bind structures together, provide support and protection, serve as frameworks, fill spaces, store fat, produce blood cells, protect against infections, and help repair tissue damage.
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Connective
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_________ tissue cells are usually spaced farther apart than epithelial cells, and they have an abundance of intercellular material, or matrix, between them.
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Connective
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T or F: Connective tissue cells are usually able to divide and replace themselves.
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True
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T or F: Connective tissue do not have good blood supplies and are not well nourished.
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False
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connective tissues, such as _____ and ______, are quite rigid.
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bone, cartilage
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_________ connective tissue, ______ tissue, and _________ connective tissue are more flexible.
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Loose fibrous, adipose, dense fibrous
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A muscle tissue's response to stimuli results in ________.
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contraction
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THREE TYPES OF MUSCLE TISSUE:
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skeletal
cardiac smooth |
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__________ MUSCLE is found in the walls of hollow organs and tubes, the internal muscles of the eye, the
walls of blood vessels, and other areas. |
Smooth
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________ MUSCLE, with its associated connective tissue, constitutes about 40% of the body's weight and is responsible for locomotion, facial expressions, posture, respiratory movements, and many other body movements.
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Skeletal
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Skeletal muscle is under voluntary, or conscious, control by the ________
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nervous system
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functions of Smooth muscle
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> propelling urine through the urinary tract
> mixing food in the stomach and intestine > dilating and constricting the pupils > regulating the flow of blood through blood vessels |
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Nervous tissue consists of ______ (nerve cells) and ________ cells.
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neurons, neuroglial
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the functional cells of nervous
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neurons
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Neurons consist of three principal parts:
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the soma, dendrites, and one axon or nerve fiber
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In a neuron, ______ contains the nucleus
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soma
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In a neuron, _______ receive information and transmit it towards the soma.
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dendrites
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In a neuron, ______ transmits information away from the soma.
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axon
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Functions of Neuroglial cells
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detect stimuli, respond, and transmit information to other cells
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Functions of the skin
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> covers the body and protects underlying parts
> regulate body temperature > Its vessels serve as a blood reservoir for the body > produces vitamin D required for calcium metabolism |
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Skin Layers: Superficial to deep
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> epidermis
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epidermis is made up of _______ epithelium
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stratified squamous
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a waterproof protein produced by keratinocytes of the epidermis
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keratin
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The pigment, ______ is responsible for skin color that also protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation in the sunlight.
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melanin
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a red pigment in red blood cells
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Hemoglobin
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a yellow-orange pigment
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carotene
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DERMIS is mostly ________ tissue
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dense connective
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three main types of fibers of the dermis
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1. Collagenous fibers
2. Elastic fibers 3. reticular fibers |
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Fibers of the dermis are secreted by ________ cells.
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fibroblast
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Hair, Sweat (sudoriferous) glands, Sense organs, Blood vessels and nerve fibers are found in which layer of the skin?
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dermis
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What layer of the skin is composed of loose connective tissue and adipose, which helps to insulate and give the body a rounded appearance.
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Subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)
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Diffusion of a solvent through a membrane from a dilute solution into a more concentrated one
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Osmosis
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Passage of a solvent and dissolved substances through a membrane or filter
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Filtration
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The spreading of particles in a gas or solution with a movement toward uniform distribution of particles.
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Diffussion
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Membrane transport processes for which ATP is provided, e.g., solute pumping and endocytosis.
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Active Transport
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Means by which fairly large extracellular molecules or particles enter cells, e.g., phagocytosis, pinocytosis, receptor-mediated endocytosis.
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Endocytosis
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Mechanism by which substances are moved from the cell interior to the extracellular space as a secretory vesicle fuses with the plasma membrane.
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Exocytosis
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If the concentration of molecules is different in 2 regions, ________ will cause molecules to move from a region of high concentration to one of low concentration
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diffusion
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Simple diffusion across a membrane is called _________?
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permeability
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