Human Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
In biological hierarchy, what are the organizational levels from smallest to largest?
Chemicals, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism.
What are the basic parts of a cell?
Nucleus, plasma, membrane, organelles, and cytoplasm.
Cell wall
Structural support and protection
Cholorplasts
Uses photosynthesis to produce ATP and sugar
Cytoskeleton
Aids in transferring materials and movement of whole cell
Golgi Apparatus
Processes proteins
Lysosomes
Digests and recycles cell wastes
Mitochondria
Energy production
Nucleus
Houses DNA and conducts building of ribosomes
Plasma Membrane
Uses selective permeability to maintain cell’s environment
Ribosome
Protein synthesis
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Protein synthesis and processing
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Lipid synthesis and processing
Vacuoles
Storage for elements such as water, toxins, and carbs
Frontal or Coronal body plane
Front/back division
Transverse or Cross-sectional pane
Top/bottom division
Sagittal or Median
Left and right division
Superior and inferior
Above and below
Anterior and posterior
Front and back
Lateral and medial
Away from midline/towards midline
Proximal and distal
Toward or closer/away from or further