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Ch 2 - Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole Flashcards

1
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process of building complex molecules from small building blocks (lipids, nucleic acids)

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anabolism

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process of breaking down complex molecules/nutrients

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catabolism

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3
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structure that allows materials to pass into and out of the cell

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cell membrane

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4
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rod-shaped nuclear structure containing genetic material

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chromosomes

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5
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material within the cell membrane that is not part of the nucleus; the liquid contents of cells

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cytoplasm

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6
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Deoxyribonucleic acid; genes are composed of this

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DNA

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7
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part of the cell where formation of protein occurs

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endoplasmic reticulum

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8
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particular region of DNA controlling characteristics

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genes

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9
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photograph of an individual’s chromosomes, in the nucleus

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karyotype

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10
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combination of anabolism/catabolism, sum of chemical processes in cell

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metabolism

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11
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provides energy (ATP/adenosine triphosphate)

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mitochondria

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12
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control center, directs activity

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nucleus

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13
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collection of fat cells

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adipose tissue

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14
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flexible connective tissue attached to bones at joints

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cartilage

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15
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skin cells that cover outside of body and line internal surfaces of organs

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epithelial tissue

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16
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someone who specializes in studying tissue

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histologist

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17
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voicebox, upper part of trachea

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larynx

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18
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throat

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pharynx

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19
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endocrine gland at base of brain

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pituitary gland

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20
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endocrine gland that surrounds the trachea in the neck

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thyroid gland

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21
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windpipe, leading from throat to bronchial tubes

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trachea

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22
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tube leading from kidney to urinary bladder

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ureter

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23
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tube from bladder to outside

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urethra

24
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viscera

25
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space below the chest containing organs such as liver, stomach, gallbladder, and intestines (abdomen)

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abdominal cavity

26
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body cavity where the pituitary gland is located, surrounded by skull

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cranial cavity

27
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muscular wall separating the abdominal and thoracic activities; lies inferior (caudal) to the organs in the thoracic cavity

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diaphragm

28
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pertaining to the back of the organ or body

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dorsal/posterior

29
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space in the chest between the lungs which contains the heart

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mediastinum

30
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space formed by the hip bones; contains organs of reproductive and excretory system

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pelvic cavity

31
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multilayered membrane that protects and holds the organs in place within abdominal cavity

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peritoneum

32
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membranes around the lungs, minimizes friction/inflammation, lubrication

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pleura

33
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space between the membranes around the lungs

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pleura cavity

34
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opening in the vertebrae through which the spinal cord runs, spinal canal

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spinal cavity

35
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space in the chest containing the heart, lungs, bronchial tubes, trachea, esophagus

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thoracic cavity

36
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pertaining to the front, or belly side of the body

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ventral/anterior

37
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piece of cartilage between backbones

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disk

38
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region in the abdomen located right under rib cartilages

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hypochondriac region

39
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region above stomach

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epigastric region

40
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left/right regions near the inward curve of the spine at the lower back

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lumbar region

41
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central region near navel (center, stomach)

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umbilical region

42
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left/right region near groin

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inguinal region

43
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region below stomach

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hypogastric region

44
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area encompassing the right lobe of the liver, gallbladder, parts of the pancreas and portions of the small and large intestines

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RUQ

45
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area encompassing the left lobe of the liver, stomach, spleen and parts of the pancreas and large intestines

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LUQ

46
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area encompassing portions of the small and large intestines, left ureter, ovary, uterine tube, and spermatic duct

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LLQ

47
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area encompassing portions of the small and large intestines, the appendix, right ureter, right ovary, uterine tube, and spermatic duct

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RLQ

48
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away from surface

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deep

49
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being farther away from the heart than another structure

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distal

50
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being closer to midline of the body compare to another structure

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medial

51
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pertaining to the side/away from midline of body

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lateral

52
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lying on one’s stomach

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prone

53
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lying on back

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supine

54
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pertaining to near the beginning of a structure or closer to the heart than another structure

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proximal

55
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superficial

Ch 2 - Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole (1 decks)

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