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51 Cards in this Set
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the science dealing with the functions of the body parts is called
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physiology
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the science dealing with the structure of the body parts is called
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anatomy
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the level of organization when different tissues join together is called
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organ
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group of related organs that have a common function
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organ system
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the sterum is __________ to the heart
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anterior
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the plane that divides the body into a superior and inferior portion is the
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transverse OR horizontal OR cross-sectional
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the anatomical term which best describes a structure toward the head is
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superior OR cephalic
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in the anatomical position, the ring finger is ___________ to the little finger
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lateral
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the anatomical term for navel is
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umbilical
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name the nine abdominopelvic regions
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right hypochondriac
epigastic left hypochondriac right lumbar umbilical left lumbar right inguial (iliac) hypogastric left inguial (iliac) |
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the science that deals with the abnormal conditions and structural and functional changes that diseases produce
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pathology
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in the anatomical position the subject is positioned
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standing with feet together, arms at the sides with the palms facing out
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the plane that divides the body into unequal left and right portions
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para-sagittal
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the four basic tissue types
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muscle, connective, epithelium, nervous
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the plasma membrane consists of
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phosopholipid bi-layer containing steriods, proteins and carbohydrates
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a red blood cell placed in a hypotonic solution will
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absorb water,swell and potentially burst
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an isotonic solution for human red blood cells is
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8.5-9% saline
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pinocytosis and phagocytosis involve tructural changes in the
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cell membrane (plasma membrane)
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certain white blood cells can destroy bacteria by the process of
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phagocytosis
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chromatin is found in the
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nucleus
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the packaging and sorting of proteins is the function of the
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golgi apparatus (body, complex)
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steriod synthesis is the function of the
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smooth endoplasmic reticulum
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protein synthesis can occur in structures attached to what organelle
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rough endoplasmic reticulum
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protein synthesis can occure in what structure
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ribosomes
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what organelle is considered the "powerhouses" of the cell
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mitochondria
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what makes up the cytoskeleton
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microtubules, microfilaments and intermediate filaments
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the structure located near the nucleus, made of two cylindrical structures composed of clusters of microtubules is the
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centrisome
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what tissue is always avascular
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epithelial
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the tissue lining body cavities is called
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epithelium
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goblet cells are found in which of the following tissues
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columnar
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a type of epithelium consisting of a simgle layer of flat cells which allow diffusion to occur is called
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simple squamous
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what tissue is often ciliated
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columnar
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the different types of pithelia are named according to their
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shapes and layers
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epithelium that appears to have several layers of cells but actually has only one, is classified as
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pseudostratified columnar
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what cells can be found in connective tissue
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fibroblasts, macrophages, MAST cells, adipose cells, plasma cells, leukocytes, erythrocytes
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a basement membrane is always present in what tissues
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epithelial and connective
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the slippery, viscous substance that binds cells together and lubricates joints
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hylaronic acid
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what category of tissue does cartilage belong
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connective
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a type of connective tissue containing both chondrocytes and elastic fibers
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elastic cartilage connective tissue
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the skin belongs to what organ system
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integumentary system
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the outermost portion of the skin is the
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epidermis
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the cells producing the pigment responsible for skin color
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melanocytes
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the layer of the epidermis only found in the thick skin of areas as the fingertips, palms and soles
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stratum lucidum
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the base of a hair follicle is enlarged into an onion-shaped structure called
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bulb
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the bundle of smooth muscles associated with each hair follicle is
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arrector pili
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the glands usually associated with hair follicles
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sebaceous and apocrine
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the most common form of skin cancer
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basal cell carcinoma
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hair and skin color depend on
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melanin
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where are the melanocytes found
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stratum basale
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melignant melanoma is a life-threatening type of skin cancer that arises from unregulated growth and division of
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melanocytes
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a buene that penetrates through the entire epidermis and some of the dermis is a
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2nd degree burn
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