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Human Anatomy And Physio (Overview) Flashcards

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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-Protein Synthesis

-Composes of ribosomal RNA and protein and translate messenger RNA into cellular proteins

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What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

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  • protein translation

-studded with ribosomes and site of translation for membrane bound or secreted proteins

-also site of protein folding and modification

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Function of the Golgi Apparatus

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-protein sorting and modification (post office)

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What is the function of the nucleolus?

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-Ribosome assembly

-transcribes ribosomal RNA and combines ribosomal proteins to create the large and small ribosomal subunits

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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-Acidic compartments that contain hydrolytic enzymes and responsible for breaking down cellular waste

-cellular defenses against pathogens and apoptosis

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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-powerhouse of the cell that produces ATP through aerobic respiration

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What is the function of the centrosome?

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-organizes the microtubules of the cell (cell organization)

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What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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-detoxification (alcohol and drugs) and lipid synthesis(lipids phospholipids and steroids)

-in muscle cells, functions as a storage site for calcium

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What is the function of Cilia?

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-locomotion

-increases cell surface area to maximize absorption

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What are the 4 major tissue types found in the body?

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Epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous

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What are the functions of epithelial tissue?

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-provides covering (skin tissue) or produce secretions (glandular tissue)

-exists in sheets

-avascular

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What are the functions of connective tissue?

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-connects and supports different structures of the body

-vascular

-ex. Bone, cartilage, adipose, blood vessels

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What are the functions of muscular tissue?(how many types)

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-dedicated to producing movement

-3 types (skeletal, cardiac, smooth)

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What are the functions of nervous tissue?

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-provides structure for the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

-made up of specialized cells called neurons that send electrical impulses throughout the body

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What are the components of the respiratory system?

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-nose, throat, lungs

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What is the general function of the respiratory system?

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  • take in O2 and releases CO2
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What are the components of the digestive system?

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Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine

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What is the general function of the digestive system?

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Breaks down foods into nutrients that can be absorbed

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What are the components of the immune system?

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Spleen, bone marrow, lymph nodes

20
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What are the general functions of the immune system?

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Protects the body from foreign pathogens

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What are the components of the endocrine system?

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Hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal glands, thyroid, pancreas, testes, ovaries

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What are the functions of the endocrine system?

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Produces and secretes hormones to control bodily processes (glucose regulation, sleep cycles, and gametogenesis)

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What are the components of the urinary system?

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Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra

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What are the functions of the urinary system?

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Filters blood and eliminates waste through urine

25
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What are the components of the reproductive system?

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Males: testes, penis

Females:ovaries, uterus, vagina

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What is the function of the reproductive system?

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Produces gametes and facilitates fertilization

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What are the components of the muscular system?

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Muscle

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What is the function of the muscular system

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Enables movement of the body

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What are the components of the nervous system?

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-brain, spinal cord, nerves

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What are the functions of the nervous system?

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Receives and processes stimuli, transmits info, controls bodily functions

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What are the components of the skeletal system?

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Bones

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What are the functions of the skeletal system?

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Protects internal organs, creates blood cells, provides a framework for muscle

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What are the components of the circulatory system?

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Heart and blood vessels

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What are they functions of the circulatory system?

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Moves blood throughout the body to enable nutrient delivery to and waste removal from tissues

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