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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
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Mass of protplasm the basic unit of structure of all animals and plants

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Cell

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The study of the structure of an organism

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Anatomy

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The area of cell cytoplasm that contains two centrioles important in reproduction of the cell

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Centrosome

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The structure in the nucleus of a cell that contains chromosomes with genes which carry inherited characteristics

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Chromatin

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Body tissue that connect supports or binds organs

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Connective tissue

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The fluid inside a cell contains water proteins lipids carbohydrates minerals and salts

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Cytoplasm

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Insufficient amounts of fluid in the tissues

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Dehydration

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Swelling excess amount of fluid in the tissues

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Edema

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Fine network of tubular structures in the cytoplasm of a cell allows for transport of material in and out of the nucleus and aids in the synthesis and storage of protein

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Endoplasmic recticulm

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Tissue that forms the skin and parts of the secreting glands and that lines the body cavities

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Epithetical tissue

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That structure in the cytoplasm of a cell that produces stores and packages secretions for discharge from the cell

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Golgi apparatus

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Structures in the cytoplasm of a cell tht contains digestive enzymes to digest and destroy old cells bacteria and foreign matter

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Lysosomes

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The process of cell division that occurs in gametes or sex cells ovum and spermatozoa

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Meiosis

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Structures in a cell that provide energy and are involved in the metabolism of the cell

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Mitochondria

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Process of asexual reproduction by which cells divide into two identical cells

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Mitosis

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Body tissue composed of fibers that produce movement

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Muscle tissue

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Body tissue that conducts or transmits impulses throughout the body

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Nerve tissue

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The spherical body in the nucleus of a cell that is important in reproduction of the cell

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Nucleolus

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Structure that contains cell activities such as growth metabolism and reproduction

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Nucleus

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Body part made of tissues that have joined together to perform a special function

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Organ

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Structures in the cytoplasm of a cell including the nucleus mitochondria ribosomes lysosomes and Golgi apparatus

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Organelles

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Study of how disease occurs and the responses of living organisms to disease processes

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Pathophysiology

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Pocket like folds in the cell membrane that allow large molecules to enter the cell

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Pinocytic vesicles

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Thick viscous substance that is the physical basis of all living things

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Protoplasm

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A group of organs and other parts that work together to perform a certain function

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System

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A group of similar cells that join together to perform a particular function

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Tissue

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Basic substance of all life

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Protoplasm

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Outer protective covering of cell

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Cell membrane

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Study of form and structure organism

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Anatomy

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Controls many actives of the cell

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Nucleus

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Furnaces or powerhouse of the cell

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Mitochondria

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Fluid inside the cell

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Cytoplasm

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Located inside the nucleus and important in reproduction

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Nucleolus

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Tissues joined together for a particular function

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Organ

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Cells of same type join together

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Tissue

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Study of how disease occurs

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Pathophysiology

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Fatty tissue

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Adipose

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Nerve tissue function

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Control and communicate

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Epithelium tissue function

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Secrete and protect

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Muscle tissue function

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Move and protect

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Connective tissue function

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Support and connect

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6 functions of cells

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Take in food and oxygen 
Produce heat and energy
Move and adapt to the environment
Eliminate wastes
Perform special functions
Reproduce to create new identical cells
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Skeletal function

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Attaches to bones to provide movement

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Cardia

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Heart to beat

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Visceral

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Present in walls in walls of respitory digestive urinary tact and blood vessels

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Body systems

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Integumentary
Skeletal
Muscular
Nervous
Special senses
Circulatory
Lymphatic
Respiratory 
Digestive
Urinary
Endocrine
Reproductive
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Functions of fatty tissue

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Stores fat as a food reserve
Insulates body
Acts as padding

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Cartilage and bone tissue

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Cartialage tough elastic material that is found between the bones of the spine and at the end of the long bone.
Bone tissue helps form the rigid structure of body

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