Intro and cell Flashcards
Microscopic Anatomy
The study of a microscopic structure of an organism
Gross Anatomy
The study of a microscopic structure of an organism
Physiology
The study of the functions of an organism and it’s part
Histology
The study of tissues
Organ
A group of tissues specialized for particular function
Tissues
Groups of cells specialized for particular functions
Homeostasis
A state of equilibrium in the body with respect to its internal environment and functions
Effector
A structure in body that can change the value of a variable in response to a signal from the control center
Selective permeable
The ability to let certain materials in or out while restricting others
Endocytosis
The process by which large molecules are taken into the cell
Exocytosis
Transport of material from inside the cell to outside the cell using vesicles; secretion
Nucleus
Contains DNA and is the cell’s control center
Plasma membrane
Hold the cell together and controls entry and exit of substances
Ribosomes
Synthesize( make) proteins
Rough Endoplasmic reticulum
Synthesis and intracellular transport of proteins
