Module 1 Flashcards
Stimulus
part of negative feedback; it is the deviation from the set point
Receptor
part of negative feedback; detects the stimulus and sends input to control centre (via hormones/nerve impulse)
Control Centre
part of negative feedback; brain; evaluates input from receptor and generates output ( in form of hormone, nerve impulse)
Effector
part of negative feedback; body structure that receives outputs and produces response to counteract stimulus
Homeostasis
state of relative internal stability; function at optimal level
positive feedback
produces response that reinforces initial stimulus; shut off by event outside of system
Disorder
abnormality of structure/function
Disease
illness characterized by set of symptoms
symptoms
subjective changes in body function not apparent to observers
signs
objective changes that are observable and measured
aging
decline in body’s ability to restore homeostasis
chemical
atoms and mlcs found in cell (C, H, N, O)
Tissues
groups of cells similar in structure and function
organs
composed of different kinds of tissues
organ system
groups of organs working together for common function
Cytosol
1/3 component of cytoplasm; fluid containing solutes; site of chemical reactions
Cytoskeleton
1/3 component of cytoplasm; provides support and aids in movement; contains microtubules, microfilaments and intermediate filaments
Ribosomes
factory for protein synthesis; attached to rough endoplasmic reticulum (Rough ER)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
network of fluid filled channels running through cytoplasm
Rough ER
studded with ribosomes
synthesis and modification of proteins
Smooth ER
extending from rough ER
synthesis of lipids and detoxification of harmful substances
Golgi Complex
sorts mlcs from rough and smooth ER and sends them to destination
modifies the protein by adding carbs to lipids and proteins
proteins enter/exit in vesicles