1 PRETEST (pls rename) Flashcards
It refers to all chemical reactions taking place in an organism.
metabolism
The ability of an organism to sense changes in the environment and make adjustments to maintain life refers to
responsiveness
Refers to the perpetuation of species from generation to generation
reproduction
It is the existence and maintenance of a relatively constant environment within the body despite fluctuations in either internal or external environment.
homeostasis
The organ system responsible for blood cell production
skeletal System
The most complex among the organ systems in the human body
nervous system
The spleen is part of what organ system?
lymphatic system
The trachea is part of what organ system?
respiratory system
A branch of anatomy which deals with the study of structural changes caused by disease
Pathological Anatomy
This type of feedback mechanism decreases the initial stimulus
negative feedback
It produces the egg cells and female hormones
ovary
It prevents the passage of ions within the cell
tight junctions
zonula occludens
It maintains the mechanical integrity of the tissue
desmosome
After fertilization, generalized cells differentiate to become specific cell types such as skin, bones, muscles, etc.
differentiation
The organelle involved in the detoxification of free radicals.
peroxisome
Involved in packaging & secretion of proteins & lipids.
golgi bodies
The study on how the specific organ system function
systemic physiology
Refers to the study of the functions of specific organ
special physiology
This cell is present only in columnar cells and secretes mucus.
goblet cell
Type of tissue lining the digestive tract
simple columnar nonciliated
Type of tissue lining the trachea
pseudostratified columnar ciliated
What type of tissue lines the cornea?
Stratified squamous epithelium
Seeking water to quench your thirst is an example of
responsiveness
Flow of blood in the body is an example of
movement
