Week 3-Organization of the body Flashcards
Anterior
Front side of body
Anabolism
Process of building up large protein from small protein pieces (amino acids)
Cell membrane
Structure surrounding and protecting the cell
Chromosomes
Rod-shaped structures in the nucleus that contains regions of DNA (genes)
Catabolism
Process whereby complex nutrients are broken down to simpler substances and energy is released
Deep
Away from the surface
Distal
Far from the point of attachment to the trunk or near the beginning of a structure
Genes
Regions of DNA within each chromosome
DNA
Chemical found within each chromosome; Directs the activities of the cell
Inferior
Below another structure
Lateral
Pertaining to side
Mitochondria
Structures in the cytoplasm that provide the principal source of energy of the cell
Medial
Pertaining to the middle, or nearer the medial plane of the body
Posterior
Back side of body
Cartilage
Flexible connective tissue attached to bones at joints
Epithelial cells
Skin cells that cover the outside of the body and line the internal surfaces of organs
Prone
Lying on belly
Larynx
“Voice box;” Located at the upper part of the trachea
Pharynx
Throat; Common passageway for food and air
Proximal
Near the point of attachment to the trunk or near the beginning of a structure