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44 Cards in this Set
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Anaphase |
Third phase of mitosis with separation of two chromatids of each chromosome and migration. |
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Cell |
Smallest unit of organization in the body. |
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Cell Membrane |
Membrane that completely surrounds the cell. |
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Centrioles |
Pair of cylindrical structures in centrosome. |
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Centromere |
Clear constricted area where two chromatids of chromosome are joined. |
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Centrosome |
Organelle associated with centrioles. |
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Chromatids |
Two filamentous daughter chromosomes joined at a centromere during cell division. |
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Chromatin |
Chief nucleoprotein in the nondividing nucleoplasm. |
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Chromosomes |
Separate concentrations of chromatin in a dividing nucleus of a cell. |
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Cytoplasm |
Fluid part contained within cell membrane. |
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Cytoskeleton |
Three-dimensional system of support within cell. |
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Desmosome |
Intercellular junction between cells. |
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Endocytosis |
Uptake of minerals from extracellular environment into cell. |
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) |
Membrane-bound organelle with channels that is either rough or smooth. |
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Exocytosis |
Active transport of material from vesicle out into extracellular environment. |
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Golgi Complex |
Organelle of cell involved in protein segregation, packing, transport. |
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Hemidesmosome |
Forms intercellular junction involving attachment of cell to nearby noncellular surface. |
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Histology |
Study of microscopic structure and function of tissue. |
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Inclusions |
Metabolically insert substances or transient structures within cell. |
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Intercellular Junctions |
Mechanical attachments between cells or between cells and nearby noncellular surfaces. |
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Intercellular Substance |
Transparent substance that fills in spaces between tissue cells. |
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Intermediate Filaments |
Components of cytoskeleton. |
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Interphase |
Period when cell is between divisions but is growing and functioning. |
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Lysosomes |
Organelles of cell functioning in both intracellular and extracellular digestion. |
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Metaphase |
Second phase of mitosis in which chromosomes are aligned into equatorial position. |
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Mitochondria |
Organelles associated with manufacture of energy for cell. |
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Mitosis |
Cell division that occurs in phases and results in two daughter cells. |
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Microfilaments |
Components of cytoskeleton that are delicate and threadlike. |
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Microtubules |
Components of the cytoskeleton that are delicate and threadlike. |
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Nuclear Envelope |
Double membrane completely surrounding nucleus. |
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Nucleolus |
Rounded nuclear organelle centrally placed in nucleoplasm. |
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Nucleoplasm |
Semifluid part within nucleus. |
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Nucleus (Plural-Nuclei) |
Largest, densest, most conspicuous organelle in cell. |
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Organ |
Somewhat independent body part formed from tissue that performs specific function or functions. |
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Organelles |
Specialized structures within cell that are permanent and metabolically active. |
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Phagocytosis |
Engulfing and then digesting of solid waste or foreign material by cell. |
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Prophase |
First phase of mitosis with chromatin condensing into chromosomes. |
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Ribosomes |
Organelles of cell associated with protein production. |
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System |
Group of organs functioning together. |
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Telophase |
Final phase of mitosis with division into two daughter cells and reappearance of nuclear membrane. |
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Tissue |
Structure formed by grouping of cells with similar characteristics of shape and function. |
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Tissue Fluid |
Interstitial body fluid. |
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Tonofilaments |
Intermediate filaments having major role in intercellular junctions. |
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Vacuoles |
Spaces or cavities within cytoplasm. |
