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Ch2 - composition of body and cells Flashcards

1
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zygote

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the origin of every cell in the body
the result of fertilization of an egg by a sperm

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conception

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the result of fertilization of an egg by a sperm

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root - fertiliz

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to make fruitful

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fertilization

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union of male sperm and female egg

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fertilize

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penetration of the egg by the sperm

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suffix - ule

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small

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root - molec

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mass

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molecule

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very small particle consisting of two or more atoms held tightly together

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molecular

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pertaining to a molecule

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root - organ

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structure with specific function in a body system

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organelle

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part of cell having specialized functions

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suffix - elle

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small

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organism

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any whole living plant or animal

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suffix - ism

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condition or process

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tissue

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collection of similar cells

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zygote

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17
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as a zygote divides it carries out these basic life functions:

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1 manufacture proteins and lipids
2 production and use of energy
3 communication with other cells
4 replication of DNA
5 reproduction of itself

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organelle

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small structures of the cytoplasm that cary out special metabolic tasks

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nucleus

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functional center of a cell that directs the cells activities, forms the 46 chromosomes from DNA

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nucleolus

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small mass found in the nucleus composed of DNA and is involved in the manufacture of proteins from simple materials in a process called anabolism

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anabolism

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the buildup of complex substances in the cell from simpler ones (proteins from simple materials)

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mitochondria

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produce energy by breaking down compouds like glucose and fat in a process called catabol

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root - anabol

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build up

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root - catabol

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break down

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catabolism

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the breakdown of complex substances into simpler ones as part of metabolism

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root - chrom/o

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color

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chromosome

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body in the nucleus that contains DNA genes

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suffix - ism

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process or condition

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29
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root - cyt/o

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cell

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30
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suffix - plasm

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something formed

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cytoplasm

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clear gelatinous substance that forms the substance of a cell except for the nucleus

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deoxyribonucleic acid

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source of hereditary characteristics found in chromosomes

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33
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suffix - lyte

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soluble

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34
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electrolyte

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substance that when dissolved in a suitable medium forms electrically charged particles

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root - plasm

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something formed

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36
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root - reticul

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fine net, network

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37
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suffix - um

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structure

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38
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prefix - endo

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inside

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39
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endoplasmic reticulum

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structure inside a cell that synthesizes steroids, detoxifies drugs, and manufactures cell membranes

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hormon

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chemical formed in one tissue or organ and carried by the blood to stimulate or inhibit a function of another tissue or organ

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prefix - intra

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within

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42
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root - cellul

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small cell

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43
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intracellular

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within the cell

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44
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lipid

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general term for all types of fatty compounds ie cholesterol, triglycerides and fatty acids

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45
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root - membran

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cover skin

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46
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metabolism

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the constantly changing physical and chemical process occurring in the cell that are the sum of anabolism and catabolism

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47
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root - metabol

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change

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48
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root - mit/o

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thread

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49
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root - chondr

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granule

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50
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mitochondria

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(plural of mitochondrion) organelles that generate store and release energy for cell activities

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nuclear

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pertaining to a nucleus

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52
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protein

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class of food substance based on amino acids

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53
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ribonucleic acid RNA

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the information carrier from DNA in the nucleus to an organelle to produce protein molecules

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54
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root - ster

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solid

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55
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suffix - oid

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resembling

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56
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steroid

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large family of chemical substances found in many drugs, hormones, and body components

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57
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karyotype

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picure of human chromosomes lined up in pairs

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58
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DNA is composed of

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adenosine
cytosine
guanine
thymine

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59
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nucleotide

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base formation of a sugar and phosphate

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60
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chromatin

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DNA that forms chromosomes during cell division

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root - chrom/a

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color

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62
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prefix - de

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without

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prefix - oxy

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oxygen

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root - ribo

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ribose

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65
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root - nucle

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nucleus

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root - acid

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acid, low ph

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67
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epigenetics

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the study of disorders produced by the effects of chemical compounds or environmental influences on genes

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gene

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the function unit of heredity on a chromosome

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root - gen

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to create

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root - ome

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body

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genome

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a complete set of chromosomes

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72
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helix

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a spiral of necleotides in the structure of dna

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73
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root - heredit

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inherited through genes

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heredity

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the transmission of characteristics from parent to offspring

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hereditary

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(adj) transmissible from parent to offspring

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root - hist

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tissue

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suffix - one

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chemical

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histone

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a simple protein found in the cell nucleus

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karyotype

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the chromosome characteristics of an individual cell

80
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mitosis

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cell division to create two identical cells each with 46 chromosomes

81
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mutation

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a permanent alteration in the nucleotide sequence of the genome

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phenotype

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manaifestation of a genome

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root - pheno

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appearance

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cytogenetics

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the study of chromosome abnormalities in a cell

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gene therapy

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technique to replace a mutated gene that causes disease with a healthy copy

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predictive medicine

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looks at the probability of a disease

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dysmorphology

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study of developmental structural defects

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prefix - dys

A

difficult, bad

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root - morph/o

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form

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embryo

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developing organism from conception to the end of the eighth week.

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fetus

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human organism from the end of the eighth week to birth

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root - dict

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consent

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suffix - ive

A

quality of

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therapy

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systematic treatment of a disease, dysfunction, or disorder

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theraputic

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relating to the treatment of a disease

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connective tissue

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binds supports protects fills spaces and stores fat

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epithelial tissue

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protects secretes absobs and excretes

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muscle tissue

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tissue consisting of contractile cells

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nervous tissue

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transmit impulses for coordination, sensory reception, motor actions.

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histology

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the study of the structure and function of tissues

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bones

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the hardest connective tissue

102
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cartilage

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flexible rubbery tissue matix that allows it to function as a shock absorber and gliding surface (latin - gristle)

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ligaments

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strips or band of fibrous tissue made of collagen fibers that hold connect two structures (joints)

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tendons

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thick strong ligaments that attach muscles to bone (latin -sinew)

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joint capsule

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fibrous connective tissue surounding a join or other structure

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cruciate

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shaped like a cross

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root - hist/o

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tissue

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matrix

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substance that surrounds and protects cells, is manufactured by the cells, and holds them together

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meniscus

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disc of cartilage between the bones of a joint

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nutrient

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a substance in food required for normal physiologic function

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sufix - ent

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end result

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root - nutri

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nourish

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periosteum

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fibrous membrane covering a bone

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root - oste

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bone

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synovial

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pertaining to the synovial membrane or fluid

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root - ovi

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egg

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organ

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a structure composed of several tissues that work together to carry out specific functions.

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organ system

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a group of organs with a specific collective function ie digestion circulation respiration

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urinary organ system

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kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra

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11 organ systems

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integumentary
skeletal
muscular
nervouse
endocrine
cardiovascular
lymphatic
digestive
respiratory
urinary
reproductive

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integumentary organ system

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skin hair nails sweat glands sebaceous glands

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skeletal organ system

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bones ligaments cartilage

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muscular organ system

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muscles

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nervous system

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brain, spinal cord, nerves, sense organs

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endocrine organ system

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glands that secrete hormones: pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, ovaries, testes, pineal, thymus

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cardiovascular organ system

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heart, blood vessels

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lymphatic organ system

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lymph vessels and nodes, thymus, spleen

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digestive organ system

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mouth, tongue, teeth salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small and large intestines

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respiratory organ system

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nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs

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reproductive organ system

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scrotum, testes, epididymides, vasa deferentia, seminal vesicles, prostate, bulbourthral glands, urethra, penis

ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, vulva

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root - digest

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break down food

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root - crine

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to secrete

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digestion

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breakdown of food into elements

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endocrine

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gland that produce an internal or hormonal substance

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root - home/o

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the same

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suffix - stasis

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standstill, control

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root - integument

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covering of the body

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lymph

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clear fluid collected from the body tissues and transported by lymph vessels to the venous circulation

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nervous system

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the whole integrated nerve apparatus

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respiration

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the process of breathing

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skeleton

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bone framework of the body

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arthroscopy

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therapeutic procedure to examine the inside of a joint

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collagen

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major protein of connective tissue, cartilage, and bone

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root - coll/a

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glue

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anatomy

A

study of the structure of the human body

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root - ana

A

apart from

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suffix - tomy

A

process of separating

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transverse

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horizontal plane of the body - dividing across x axis

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sagittal

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vertical plane of the body dividing across y axis

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frontal

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vertical plan of the body dividing across z axis

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coronal

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vertical plan of the body dividing across z axis

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root - anter

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before, front part

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caudal

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pertaining to or near the tailbone

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root - caud

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tail

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cephalic

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pertaining to or near the head

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root - cephal

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head

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root - coron

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crown

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distal

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situated away from the body

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root - dist

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away from the center of the body

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dorsal

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pertaining to the back or situated behind

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root -dors

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back

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root - infer

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below

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root - later

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side

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root - medi

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middle

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medial

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near the middle of the body

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root - poster

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back part

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prone

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lying face down flat on your bell

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proximal

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situated nearest to the center of the body

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root - proxim

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nearest to the center

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root -sagitt

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arrow

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root - super

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above

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supine

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lying face up flat on your spine

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ventral

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pertaining to the belly or situated nearer the surface of the belly

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root -ventr

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belly

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LUQ

A

LEFT UPPER QUADRANT

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LLQ

A

LEFT LOWER QUADRANT

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RLQ

A

RIGHT LOWER QUADRANT

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RUQ

A

RIGHT UPPER QUADRANT

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CRANIAL CAVITY

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contains the brain within the skull

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cavaty

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hollow space or body compartment

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cranium

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the skull

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quadrant

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one quarter of a circle, one of four regions

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spine

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the vertebral column or a short bony projection

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thorax

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the part of the trunk between the abdomen and the neck

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umbilicus

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pit in the abdomen where the umbilical cord entered the fetus

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graft

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transportation of living tissue

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