Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
ANATOMY
the study of the structures of the human body and the substances these structures are made of.
PHYSIOLOGY
the study of the functions and activities performed by the body structures, including physical & chemical processes.
HISTOLOGY
also known as microscopic anatomy, the study of the structure and composition of tissue.
CELLS
are the basic unit of all living things from bacteria to plants to animals to human beings. (responsible for carrying all life processes)
CELL MEMBRANE
the outer most layer of the cell (skin), encloses the protoplasm and allows soluble (capable of being dissolved or liquified) substances to enter and leave (waste), also protects the cell from its surroundings. (communicates w other cells linking like cells together to form tissues.
PROTOPLASM
all living things are composed of this substance, it is a colorless, jelly like substance in which. nutrients such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts, and water present, necessary for cell growth, reproduction and self repair. (includes the cytoplasm & the nucleus)
CYTOPLASM
the fluid that consist of all the contents outside the nucleus and enclosed within the membrane of a cell, upholds shape, acts as protection/ security system, and is apart of the protoplasm. (nucleus isn’t included)
NUCLEUS
the brain of the cell, dense with active protoplasm found in the center, plays an important part in cell reproduction and metabolism, and within the nucleus is nucleoplasm.
NUCLEOPLASM
the fluid that fills the nuclear envelope which contains proteins and a very important acid known as Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA).
Mitochondria
are small organelles that float freely throughout the cell, the powerhouse, it takes in nutrients, breaks them down, and creates energy for the cell, the chemical energy used for metabolism is called ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
NEURONS
are nerve cells that makeup the brain, and spinal cord that transmit nerve impulses.
MITOSIS
the normal process of cell reproduction in human tissues that occurs when the cells divides into two identical cells called daughter cells as long as conditions are favorable which include nutrients, oxygen, water, suitable temperature, and the ability to eliminate waste.
METABOLISM
a chemical process that takes place in living organisms, it converts nutrients to energy so the cell can function, and eliminates waste.
ANABOLISM
uses energy to build up.
CATABOLISM
uses energy to breaks down.