Ch 6 anatomy physiology Flashcards
The principal parts of the cell are
Nucleus cytoplasm and cell membrane
The center of the cell contains the which plays an important role in the cell Production
Nucleus
The process by which cells reproduce by dividing into 2 identical cells called daughter cells is known as
Mitosis
The chemical process whereby body cells are nourished to carry on their many activities is called
Metabolism
The process of breaking down larger substances or molecules into smaller ones is called
Catabolism
A collection of a similar cells that performs a specialized function is called
Tissue
The protective covering on body surfaces such as the skin mucous membrane linings of the heart digestive and respiratory organs and glands is
Epithelial cells
That which supports Protects and binds together other tissues of the body is known as
Connective tissue
Groups of organs that act together to perform one or more functions are
System
Another name for the is bones
Skeletal system
The stomach and intestines are called the
Digestive system
The study of tiny structures found in the tissue is called
Histology
Another name for that can be controlled consciously is striaded
Striaded muscle
The muscles that straightens the wrist hand and fingers to form a straight line is called
Extensors
The Muscles that produce that contour of the front and inner side of the upper arm lift the forearm and flex the elbow are the
Biceps
The muscles that involved the bending of the wrist are the
Flexors