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15 Cards in this Set
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The study and diagnosis of a disease |
Pathology |
Begins with a p... |
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The study of the cause of a disease. |
Aetiology |
A...ology |
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The mechanism of a diseases development |
Pathogenesis |
Path........ |
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Smallest unit of matter that can take part in a chemical reaction. |
Atom |
E.g., hydrogen, oxygen |
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Combination of two or more atoms |
Molecules |
E.g., water, sugar and proteins |
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Formed from a specific combination of molecules. Basic (smallest) unit of structure and function |
Cells |
Hint: The detaining room in a prison. |
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Groups of cells that have similar structure and function |
Tissues |
4 basic types; epithelial, connective, muscular and neural |
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Structure composed of two or more tissue types that performs a specific function in the body. |
Organs |
E.g., small intestine, heart |
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Group of organs that work together to accomplish a common purpose. |
Organ systems |
11 of them in the human body |
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‘Living thing’ highest level of structural organisation. Sum of all structural levels working together to maintain life. |
Organism |
Not to be confused with the peak of a good time. |
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Control centre of the cell. |
Nucleus |
Plays an important role in cell growth, metabolism and reproduction. |
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Site of ribonucleic acid (RNA) synthesis |
Nucleoli |
Part of cell nucleus |
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Comprised of DNA and protein- condenses to form chromosomes at point of cell division. |
Chromatin |
...matin. |
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Barrier membrane to the cell nucleus, allows exchange of material with the rest of the cell. |
Nuclear envelope |
Hint; before posting, your letters go in a... |
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Located outside the nucleus and inside the plasma membrane, site of most cellular activities |
Cytoplasm |
Contains cytosol , organelles and inclusions (e.g., proteins, salts and sugars) |
