New Cells and Tissues Flashcards
The study of the structures of the human body is called
Anatomy
The study of the function of the human body is called
physiology
The study of cells is called
cytology
Name basic components of the cell
cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm
The movement of particles (ions molecules) from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration of that is called
diffusion
The cell membrane provides the following to the cell:
protection
shape
regular flow of material in and out of the cell
The movement of liquid/water from regions of higher concentration to regions of lower concentration of that liquid is called
osmosis
The outer wall of the cell membrane has pores to allow substance in and out partially.
This is called________________________.
semi permeable membrane
The control center of the cell that directs all metabolic actives tissue is the_____________________.
Nucleus
The movement of liquid/water from regions of higher concentration to regions of lower concentration of that liquid is called
Osmosis
The jelly like liquid inside the cell is called
Cytoplasm
The nucleus contains the beginning of genetic material called
Chromatin
Proteins and waste products are stored in the ____________________ __________________ and later released from the cell.
Golgi Apparatus
Often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell, the _________________produces energy for the cell.
mitochondria
Cell division is characterized by chromosome duplication and the formation of two identical daughter cells is known as__________________,
Mitosis
Other than the nucleus there are seven main particles in the cell called_______________.
Organelles
The phase of mitosis in which two identical daughter cells are produced is
Telephase
The function of deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA
Carries genetic information.
The nucleus of a cell is directly surrounded by________________
nuclear membrane
A human with 22 autosome and Y sex chromosome would be a_____________________.
Sperm
The smaller structural unit in the human body is called the___________________,
Cell
Metabolism is the ___________________________,
intake of nutrients and discard of waste products.
Which of the organelle is the copy machine of the genetic information?
RNA
Which of the organelles in the cell, starts off cell division?
centrioles
During the normal function of the cell, the chromosome is tangled in a ball in the nucleus is called_________
Chromatin
During meiosis/ sexual reproduction, who provides half the chromosomes?
Half of the chromosomes of the ovum pair with half of the chromosome of a sperm
The microscopic study of tissues is called___________________,
Histology
What is another name for tissue fluid?
Blood Plasma
The major portion of many human glands are composed of___________________
epithelial tissues.
One of the important functions of the epithelial tissue is to __________________.
absorbs nutrients.
Tendons and ligaments get much of their strength from the fact that they are composed of
dense connective tissue
What type of connective tissue is found in the wall of the artery?
Dense Connective Tissue
Tissues specialized for movement is named______________.
muscle.
Impulses are transmitted throughout the body by______________________.
nervous tissue and neurotransmitter.
Tissue found lining cavities and/or covering surfaces is________________
epithelial.
All chemical processes that take place in living organisms are known as
metabolism
Tendons are made of
dense connective tissue.
Tissues that provides support, protection, and bind structures together is___________.
connective tissue
A gland which produces its secretion as the entire cell disintegrates is known a__________.
holocrine gland.
Osmosis is:
Movement liquid of higher concentratin to a lower concentration.
The cell membrane is semi-permeable and provides:
Structure that helps movement of molecules in and out of the cell.
The control center of the cell is the:
nucleus
The golgi apparatus stores:
Proteins and waste
TRUE OF FALSE
Protoplasm is a jellylike liquid.
TRUE
The Y Chromosome comes from____________________.
the male
A cell is:
the basic unit of all living things
Epithelial tissue is responsible for:
absorption of nutrients
Muscle tissue is specialized for __________
movement.
Nervous tissue is responsible for_____________
Impulse transmission
Carrying messages throughout the body
Enervationof other systems
Epithelial tissue makes up the skin. It also__________________
lines the organs and cavities of the body.
Epithelial tissue functions include:
Absorption
Secretion
Protection
Tissues that supports and binds structures together is called:
Connective tissue
The epidermis is considered:
stratified epithelial tissue.
