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21 Cards in this Set
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System |
Organs and other body parts joined together to perfrom a particular function. |
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cytoplasm |
A semi-fluid. |
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Organ |
Two or more same tissues that perform specific function. |
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Nucleolus |
Manufactures RNA( aids in synthesis production of protein). |
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Dehydration |
Insufficient anount of tissue fliud, |
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Nucleus |
Brain of the cell; controls cell activity. |
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Anatomy |
Study of form and structure of an organism. |
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Lysosomes |
Contains digestive enzymes; destroys old cell, bacteria, and foreign material; important function of the bodies immune system. |
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Cell Membrane |
Outer protective covering. |
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Edema |
Excess of fluid that causes tissues to swell. |
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Mitochondria |
Powerhouse or furnace of the cell; break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats for energy. |
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Caudal |
Directional term pertaining to any tail or tail- like structure (back). |
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Superior |
Directional term meaning toward the head or above. |
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Cranial |
A dostal body cavity. it is within the skull and contains the brain. |
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Anterior or ventral |
Directional term meaning near or on the front or belly side of the body. |
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Medial |
Meaning to the middle or near the middle of the body. |
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Frontal |
The front section of reference; a vertical plane that divides the body into front and back section. |
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Ventral or anterior |
Meaning near or on the front or belly side of the body. |
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Posterior or dorsal |
meaning near or on the back or spinal cord side of the bady. |
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Proximal |
meaning located closest to the point of attachment to the body. |
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Dorsal or posterior |
meaning near or on the back or spinal cord side of the body. |
