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60 Cards in this Set
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The study of the structure of an organism.
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anatomy
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Mass of protoplasm; the basic unit of structure of all animals and plants.
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cell
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Outer, protective, semipermeable covering of a cell.
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cell membrane
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The area of the cell cytoplasm that contains centrioles; important in reproduction of the cell.
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centrosome
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The structure in the nucleus of a cell that contains chromosomes with genes, which carry inherited characteristics.
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chromatin
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Body tissue that connects, supports, or binds body organs.
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connective tissue
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The fluid inside a cell; contains water, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, and salts.
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cytoplasm
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Insufficient amounts of fluid in the tissues.
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dehydration
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Swelling; excess amount of fluid in the tissues.
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edema
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Fine network of tubular structures in the cytoplasm of a cell; allows for the transport of materials in and out of the nucleus and aids in the synthesis and storage of protein.
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endoplasmic reticulum
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Tissue that forms the skin and parts of the secreting glands, and that lines the body cavities.
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epithelial tissue
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The structure in the cytoplasm of a cell that produces, stores, and packages secretions for discharge from the cell.
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Golgi apparatus
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The structures in the cytoplasm of a cell that contain digestive enzymes to digest and destroy old cells, bacteria, and foreign matter.
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lysosomes
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The process of cell division that occurs in gametes, or sex cells (ovum and spermatozoa).
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meiosis
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The structures in a cell that provide energy and are involved in the metabolism of the cell.
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mitochondria
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Process of asexual reproduction by which cells divide into two identical cells.
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mitosis
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Body tissue composed of fibers that produce movement.
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muscle tissue
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Body tissue that conducts or transmits impulses throughout the body.
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nerve tissue
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The spherical body in the nucleus of a cell that is important in reproduction of the cell.
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nucleolus
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The structure in a cell that controls cell activities such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
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nucleus
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Body part made of tissues that have joined together to perform a special function.
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organ
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Structures in the cytoplasm of a cell, including the nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, lysosomes, and Golgi apparatus.
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organelles
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Study of how disease occurs and the responses of living organisms to disease processes.
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pathophysiology
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The study of the processes or functions of living organisms.
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physiology
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Pocketlike folds in the cell membrane that allow large molecules, such as proteins and fats, to enter the cell.
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pinocytic vesicles
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Thick, viscous substance that is the physical basis of all living things.
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protoplasm
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A group of organs and other parts that work together to perform a certain function.
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system
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A group of similar cells that join together to perform a particular function.
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tissue
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Consists of two identical chromosome strands.
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chromatids
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The structure that joins two chromatids together.
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centromere
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A zygote in the form of a hollow ball-like mass of cells within four to five days of mitotic division.
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blastocyst
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Located within the blastocyst; have the ability to transform themselves into any of the body's specialized cells that perform many different functions.
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stem cells
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Water that is slightly salty in nature; located in tissues.
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tissue fluid
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Bone that is similar to cartilage but has calcium salts, nerves, and blood vessels; type of hard connective tissue.
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osseous tissue
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Liquid connective tissue, such as blood and lymph.
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vascular tissue
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Special cells that compose nerve tissue.
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neurons
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Protects body from injury, infection, and dehydration; helps regulate body temperature; eliminates some wastes; produced vitamin D
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Integumentary System
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Skin, sweat and oil glands, nails, and hair
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Integumentary System
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Creates framework of body, protects internal organs, produces blood cells, acts as levers for muscles
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Skeletal System
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Bones and cartilage
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Skeletal System
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Produces movement, protects internal organs, produces body heat, maintains posture
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Muscular System
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Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles
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Muscular System
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Coordinates and controls body activities
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Nervous System
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Nerves, brain, spinal cord
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Nervous System
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Allow body to react to environment by providing sight, hearing, taste, smell, and balance
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Special Senses
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Eye, ear, tongue, nose, general sense receptors
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Special Senses
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Carries oxygen and nutrients to body cells; carries waste products away from cells; helps produce cells to fight infection
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Circulatory System
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Heart, blood vessels, blood, spleen
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Circulatory System
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Carries some tissue fluid and wastes to blood, assists with fighting infection
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Lymphatic System
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Lymph nodes, lymph vessels, spleen, tonsils, and thymus gland
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Lymphatic System
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Breathes in oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide
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Respiratory System
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Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
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Respiratory System
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Digests food physically and chemically, transports food, absorbs nutrients, eliminates wastes
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Digestive System
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Mouth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
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Digestive System
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Filters blood to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, produces & eliminates urine
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Urinary System
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Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
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Urinary System
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Produces and secretes hormones to regulate body processes
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Endocrine System
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Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and thymus glands; pancreas, ovaries, testes
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Endocrine System
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Provides for reproduction
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Reproductive System
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Male: Testes, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, seminal vesicles, prostate glands, penis, urethra
Female: Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, breasts |
Reproductive System
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