Human Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards

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In biological hierarchy, what are the organizational levels from smallest to largest?

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Chemicals, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism.

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What are the basic parts of a cell?

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Nucleus, plasma, membrane, organelles, and cytoplasm.

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3
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Cell wall

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Structural support and protection

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4
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Cholorplasts

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Uses photosynthesis to produce ATP and sugar

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5
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Cytoskeleton

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Aids in transferring materials and movement of whole cell

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Golgi Apparatus

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Processes proteins

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7
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Lysosomes

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Digests and recycles cell wastes

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8
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Mitochondria

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Energy production

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9
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Nucleus

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Houses DNA and conducts building of ribosomes

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Plasma Membrane

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Uses selective permeability to maintain cell’s environment

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11
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Ribosome

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Protein synthesis

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12
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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Protein synthesis and processing

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13
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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Lipid synthesis and processing

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14
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Vacuoles

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Storage for elements such as water, toxins, and carbs

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15
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Frontal or Coronal body plane

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Front/back division

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Transverse or Cross-sectional pane

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Top/bottom division

17
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Sagittal or Median

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Left and right division

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Superior and inferior

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Above and below

19
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Anterior and posterior

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Front and back

20
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Lateral and medial

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Away from midline/towards midline

21
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Proximal and distal

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Toward or closer/away from or further