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A&P Lab
Lab B
74
Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
01/29/2019

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Term
Cell Membrane
Definition
functions to regulate materials that enter and leave the cell
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Nucleus
Definition
control center of the cell, contains the DNA
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Nucleolus
Definition
within the nucleus, it's presence indicates the cell is synthesizing large and small ribosomal subunits from ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and polypeptides made in the cytoplasm
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Mitochondria
Definition
powerhouse of cell, bean shaped double membrane organelle; cristae is the inner folded membrane
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Golgi Apparatus
Definition
protein packaging factory,; 5 to 8 flattened sacs that package, address, and modify secretions and form lysosomes
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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
functions to synthesize lipids and carbohydrates, and detoxifies medications and toxins
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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
has attached ribosomes, functions to synthesize proteins for export
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Ribosomes
Definition
protein factory, for protein synthesis, some float free in the cytoplasm, some are attached to the rough ER
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Centrioles
Definition
a pair of microtubular organelles in cytoplasm near the nucleus that are the microtubular organizing center, form spindle fibers, cilia, and flagella
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Lysosome
Definition
garbage man; contains enzymes that can digest all organic compounds within the cell; destroys worn out cells, organelles, and foreign materials
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Lysosome
Definition
garbage man; contains enzymes that can digest all organic compounds within the cell; destroys worn out cells, organelles, and foreign materials
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Epithelial Tissue
Definition
tissue that lines, protects, and secretes, barrier to the outside
Term
Connective Tissue
Definition
cellular component, fibrous component, and matrix
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Muscular Tissue
Definition
contractile and is excitable
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Nervous Tissue
Definition
excitable and sends signals
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[image]
Definition
Centrioles
Term
[image]
Definition
Golgi Apparatus
Term
[image]
Definition
Mitochondria
Term
[image] Outside of Ball
Definition
Nucleus
Term
[image] Inside of Ball
Definition
Nucleolus
Term
[image] With Spots
Definition
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Term
[image] The Spots
Definition
Ribosomes
Term
[image]
Definition
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Term
[image]
Definition
Blood
Term
[image] Majority of the lighter cells
Definition
Red Blood Cells (no nucleus)
Term
[image] Darker spots
Definition
White Blood Cells (has nucleus)
Term
[image]
Definition
Hyaline Cartilage
Term
[image] Dark spots in the white
Definition
chondrocytes
Term
[image]
Definition
Loose Connective Tissue
Term
[image] Dark Fibers
Definition
elastic fibers
Term
[image] Dark dots
Definition
fibroblasts
Term
[image]
Definition
Neurons
Term
[image] Dark dots
Definition
neuroglia cells
Term
[image]
Definition
osseous tissue or bone
Term
[image] Small dark spots around big dark spots
Definition
osteocytes
Term
[image] Larger dark spots
Definition
haversian (or central) canals
Term
[image]
Definition
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Term
[image] Dark spots
Definition
nucleus
Term
[image]
Definition
Simple Squamous Epithelium
Term
[image] Dark spots
Definition
nucleus
Term
[image]
Definition
Skeletal muscle
Term
[image] Wavy parts
Definition
muscle fiber
Term
[image] Dark spots between wavy parts
Definition
nuclei
Term
[image]
Definition
Smooth muscle
Term
[image]
Definition
stratified squamous epithelium
Term
General Characteristics of Simple Squamous Epithelium
Definition
one layer of flat cells, nucleus in the center of each cell
Term
Function of Simple Squamous Epithelium
Definition
filtration
Term
Location of Simple Squamous Epithelium
Definition
air sacs in lungs, inner lining of blood vessels, wall of capillaries
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General Characteristics of Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Definition
one layer of cube shaped cells, nucleus in the center of each cell
Term
Function of Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Definition
secretion and absorption
Term
Location of Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Definition
tubules in the kidneys
Term
General Characteristics of Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Definition
(epithelial tissue) multiple layers of cells with the top layers being squamous shaped or thin and flat
Term
Function of Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Definition
protection
Term
Location of Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Definition
outer surface of the skin, lining of the mouth
Term
General Characteristics of Loose Connective Tissue or Areolar
Definition
(connective tissue) scattered cells (fibroblasts) with collagen and elastic fibers
Term
Function of Loose Connective Tissue or Areolar
Definition
support and hold nerves and blood vessels in place, bind tissues together
Term
Location of Loose Connective Tissue or Areolar
Definition
deeper layers of the skin
Term
General Characteristics of Hyaline Cartilage
Definition
(connective tissue) cells (chondrocytes) located in small spaces (lacuna) within tissue
Term
Function of Hyaline Cartilage
Definition
support and protection
Term
Location of Hyaline Cartilage
Definition
ends of long bones (in joints), ends of ribs, tip of nose, parts of the larynx (voicebox)
Term
General Characteristics of Osseous Tissue or Bone
Definition
(connective tissue) cells (osteocytes) located in small spaces (lacuna); area outside of cells (matrix) is very hard due to minerals; matrix very organized into ring layers
Term
Function of Osseous Tissue or Bone
Definition
protection and support
Term
Location of Osseous Tissue or Bone
Definition
bones
Term
General Characteristics of Blood
Definition
(connective tissue) cells dispersed in a liquid matrix called plasma, the protein making the fibers of a clot are dissolved in the plasma in unclotted blood
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Function of Blood
Definition
transport oxygen, provide immunity
Term
Location of Blood
Definition
within blood vessels and the heart
Term
General Characteristics of Skeletal Muscle
Definition
(muscle tissue) cells are long muscle fibers, striations are very visible
Term
Function of Skeletal Muscle
Definition
to shorten and provide movement
Term
Location of Skeletal Muscle
Definition
on skeleton, attached to bones
Term
General Characteristics of Smooth Muscle
Definition
(muscle tissue) cells taper at either end with a central nucleus, often in both a circular and a longitudinal layer in the wall of many hollow organs, individual cells not visible as such
Term
Function/Location of Smooth Muscle
Definition
control diameter of air passageways and blood vessels, move food materials in the digestive tract, expel urine out the urinary bladder, push the fetus out of the uterus during delivery
Term
General Characteristics of Neurons
Definition
(nervous tissue) most neuron cells (neurons) have long processes; also visible will be numerous neuroglia cells that support and nourish the neurons
Term
Function of Neurons
Definition
conduct nerve impulses
Term
Location of Neurons
Definition
brain, spinal cord, and nerves
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