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An organic compound is any compound that contains
Carbon
Elements such as helium, the outermost shell of which is filled to capacity with electrons are considered stable
Inert
This number is derived from the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
Atomic number
The smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element
Atom
A small, almost weightless, negatively charged particle that is in constant motion around the nucleus of an atom
Electron
Is the positively charged particle within the nucleus of an atom
Proton
Subatomic particle found in the nucleus of every atom and it has no electrical charge
Neutron
One or more atoms
Molecule
Chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms
Covalent bond
Any atom or group of atoms that bears one or more positive or negative electrical charges
Ion
Positively charged ions
Cation
Negatively charged ions
Anion
Are substances that become ions in solution and acquire the capacity to conduct electricity
Electrolytes
State of balance within the body
Hemostasis
Is the state of working together, as in various organ systems working together for the well being of the body
Synergy
All free or exposed body surfaces are covered by
Epithelial tissue
Cube shaped cells
Cuboidal
Column shaped cells
Columnar
A specialized type of loose connective tissue composed of cells that store fat in their cytoplasm
Adipose
Connective tissue that provides a loose, flexible attachment of the skin to underlying tissues and organs
Loose
Tissue composed of many tightly packed, thick collagen fibers and fine elastic fibers and can withstand forces of pulling
Dense
Tissue that holds bones together
Ligament
Tissue that hold bones to muscles
Tendons
Connective tissue is composed primarily of elastic tissue fibers found in vessel walls and skin
Elastic
Abdominal cavity
Peritoneal
Thoracic cavity
Parietal
Myocyte
Muscle cell
Makes up the appendicular skeleton
Bones of the limbs and pelvis
Makes up the axial skeleton
Bones of the ribs, spine and skull
Visceral skeleton
Bone of the soft tissue
Pertaining to nourishment
Alimentary