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Anatomy and Physiology > Module 1 (Anatomy and Physiology) & Module 2 (Cells and Tissues) > Flashcards

Module 1 (Anatomy and Physiology) & Module 2 (Cells and Tissues) Flashcards

1
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This studies the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another.

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Anatomy

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2
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This studies large body structures or structures that are visible to the naked eye. (Ex. Heart)

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Gross Anatomy

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3
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Particular region of the body such as abdomen or leg region.

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Regional

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4
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Complete the following:

Atoms > Molecules > Cells > ____ > Organ

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Tissues

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5
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This term means not having a nucleus.

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Anucleate

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6
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This examines body structures system by system (cardiovascular system, muscular system, etc.)

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Systemic Anatomy

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7
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This system is made up of the body’s outer layer including skin, hair, and nails.

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Integumentary System

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8
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This system’s main function is to balance the level of fluid in our body by disposing/transferring excess fluids.

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Lymphatic System

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9
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This serves as the fuel for cellular metabolism.

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Water

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10
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This is the set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules.

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Anabolism

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11
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This is the state wherein your body is either breaking down or losing mass. It can be fat or muscle loss or a combination of both.

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Catabolic State

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12
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This refers to the ability of the body to maintain stable internal conditions.

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Homeostasis

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13
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To maintain the acid-base balance of the body, the pH must be between ___ and ____

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7.35 – 7.45

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14
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An example of this mechanism is when freezing, your body will shiver to produce heat and prevent your temperature from dropping.

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Negative Feedback Mechanism

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15
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Any factor that can trigger a response is called ____

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Stimulus

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16
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This is the division of the body from left to right with a specific ratio.

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Sagittal Plane

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17
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This is a directional term that means opposite side of affectation.

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Contralateral

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18
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This is a regional term that refers to the front of the neck.

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Anterior Cervical Region

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19
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Identify which abdominal region is missing:

Epigastric Region, Umbilical Region, Pubic Hypogastric Region, Lateral (Lumbar) Region, Inguinal (Iliac) Region

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Hypochondriac Region

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20
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This is the region between the cheek and the ear.

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Parotid Region

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21
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These are compounds that contain carbon and are made by living things.

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Organic Compounds

22
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This is the process in which a molecule of water is utilized to split up or break down a substance into smaller molecules.

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Hydrolysis

23
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Amino acid is the building blocks of ___

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Protein

24
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This is a type of nucleic acid that carries out genetic instructions for protein synthesis.

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RNA or Ribonucleic Acid

25
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This is the energy currency of the cell that is formed from the cellular respiration process in the mitochondria.

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ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate

26
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This is the smallest unit of life.

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Cells

27
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A general composite cell has plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and ____

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Nucleus

28
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The acronym ECF stands for what?

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Extracellular Fluid

29
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This is the part of a cell that is a phospholipid bilayer containing protein-carrying molecules plugged in as a fluid mosaic.

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Plasma Membrane

30
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This aids in allowing movement of molecules between cells as well as solute movement.

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Cell Junctions

31
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This is the part of a phospholipid that prevents water-soluble substances from entering.

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Hydrophobic Tail

32
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One of its functions is to provide a hydrophilic pathway across the membrane for selective solute transport.

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Membrane Protein

33
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This is the impermeable kind of cell junction which means that it prevents molecules from passing between cells.

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Tight Junctions

34
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A ____ ____ ____ does not need energy to move because they are usually flowing through nature.

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Passive Membrane Transport

35
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____ is a non-penetrating solution that has a higher concentration outside the cell compared to the inside.

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Hypertonic

36
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In order to move toward the concentration gradient and move solutes uphill, this type of transport must have energy.

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Active Transport

37
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This is the energy source of a primary active transport.

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ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate

38
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Membrane potential, which is the electrical potential energy from the separation of oppositely charged particles, may also be termed as what?

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Voltage

39
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The acronym CAMs stands for what?

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Cell Adhesion Molecules

40
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This is a type of chemical signaling wherein a cell targets itself.

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Autocrine

41
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This is the elaborate network of rods running through the cytosol that aids in terms of cell structure.

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Cytoskeleton

42
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This is the group of cells that have similar structure and exhibit a common function.

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Tissues

43
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If epithelial tissue is to cover, then muscle tissue is to?

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To move

44
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This is a classification of an epithelial tissue that contains 2 or more layers.

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Stratified

45
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A ___ tissue’s primary function is to connect body parts.

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Connective Tissue

46
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This is the only kind of muscle tissue that can be controlled voluntarily and consciously.

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Skeletal Muscle

47
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This kind of muscle tissue facilitates the propelling of substances or objects along internal passageways.

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Smooth Muscle

48
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This tissue is composed of neurons and supporting cells that help transmit nerve impulses and signals.

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Nervous Tissue

49
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A membrane is composed of at least 2 primary tissue– connective tissue and ___ ___

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Epithelial Tissue

50
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A ___ membrane covers the body surface.

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Cutaneous

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