milady foundations ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Flashcards
the study of structures of the human body and the substances these structures are made of. Is the science of interconnected detail of organisms or of their parts.
ANATOMY
the study of the functions and activities performed by the body structures including physical and chemical processes.
PHYSIOLOGY
also known as microscopic anatomy. is the study of the structure and composition of tissue.
HISTOLOGY
are the basic unit of all living things—from bacteria to plants to animals to human beings.
CELLS
The cells of all living things are composed of a sub-stance called _____ a colorless, jellylike substance in which nutrients such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts, and water are present.
PROTOPLASM
the ______ is the dense active protoplasm found in the center of the cell. It plays an important part in cell reproduction and metabolism.
NUCLEUS
Within the nucleus of the cell is the ________ which is a fluid that contains
proteins, and a very important acid known as deoxyri-bonucleic acid (DNA)
NUCLEOPLASM
______ is what determines our genetic makeup, including the color of our eyes, skin, and hair.
DNA
______ takes in nutrients, break them down, and create energy for the cell
MITOCHONDRIA
the chemical energy from the mitochondria used within cells for metabolism is called (abbr.) _______
ATP