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Anatomy 101 Lecture Vocabulary
Anatomy 101 Lecture Vocabulary
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
05/07/2014

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Term
Anatomy
Definition
study of organ structures (form)
Term
Physiology
Definition
study of organ functions
Term
Homeostasis
Definition
stable internal state
Term
Negative Feedback Mechanism
Definition
reduces the deviation away from a set-point
Term
Matter
Definition
has mass and occupies space
Term
Element
Definition
fundamental substance of matter
Term
Compound
Definition
consists of two or more DIFFERENT elements
Term
(H)
Definition
Hydrogen
Term
Oxygen
Definition
(O)
Term
Nitrogen
Definition
(N)
Term
Carbon
Definition
(C)
Term
Sulfur
Definition
(S)
Term
Sodium
Definition
(Na)
Term
Potassium
Definition
(K)
Term
Magnesium
Definition
(Mg)
Term
Calcium
Definition
(Ca)
Term
Chlorine
Definition
(Cl)
Term
Phosphorus
Definition
(P)
Term
Proton
Definition
+1 charge, within the nucleus of an atom
Term
Neutron
Definition
0 charge, within the nucleus of an atom
Term
Electron
Definition
-1 charge, orbits the nucleus of an atom
Term
Ionic Bond
Definition
positively charged atom attracts negatively charged atom
Term
Covalent Bond
Definition
atoms share electron
Term
Hydrogen Bond
Definition
weak ionic bond between hydrogen and negative atom
Term
Inorganic Molecules
Definition
lack Carbon(C), Hydrogen(H) or both. Ex: Water,Oxygen(O), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Inorganic Salts
Term
Organic Molecules
Definition
contain both Hydrogen(H) and Carbon(C) Ex: Amino Acids (proteins), Monosaccharides (polysaccharrides), Nucleotides (nucleic acids), Fatty Acids (fats)
Term
Cell
Definition
basic unit of life
Term
Cell Membrane Structure includes
Definition
Phospholipid Bilayer, Membrane proteins, Cholesterol
Term
Phospholipid Bilayer includes
Definition
Hydrophilic (water loving) exterior
Hydrophobic (water fearing) interior
Term
Nucleus
Definition
contains chromatin
DNA+ proteins
Forms chromosomes during mitosis
Term
Nucleolus
Definition
inside the nucleus, produces ribosomes
Term
Diffusion
Definition
random movement down the concentration gradient
Term
Facilitated Diffusion
Definition
diffusion through a carrier protein
Term
Osmosis
Definition
diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane, water follows salts
Term
Osmosis-Isotonic Solution
Definition
no net movement of water
Term
Osmosis- Hypertonic Solution
Definition
Salty solution, water leaves cells
Term
Osmosis- Hypotonic Solution
Definition
Dilute solution, water enters cells
Term
Name the 4 phases of Mitosis (Hint: PMAT)
Definition
Prophase-chromatin condenses into chromosomes
Metaphase-chromosomes align along equitorial plate
Anaphase-chromatids separate
Telophase-migration of chromosomes complete, cytokinesis
Term
Metabolism
Definition
sum of all reactions in a cell
Term
Enzymes
Definition
Catalyze (speed up) reactions but are not consumed by it
Term
Cell Respiration
Definition
transfers energy from food into a form cells can use (ATP)
Term
Cell Respiration- Glycolosis
Definition
anaerobic (requires no oxygen)
Term
Cell Respiration- Aerobic Respiration
Definition
requires Oxygen, occurs in mitochondria, includes Citric Acid Cycle + Electron Transport Chain, produces much more ATP than glycolysis
Term
Protein Synthesis
Definition
Replication- new DNA from original DNA strand (within nucleus)
Transcription- synthesis of mRNA from DNA (occurs within nucleus)
Translation- Protein synthesis from mRNA transcript (occurs in cytoplasm on ribosomes)
Term
Ependymal cells
Definition
Ependymal cells regulate the composition of CSF
Term
Choroid Plexuses
Definition
CSF is secreted by specialized capillaries called Choroid Plexuses
Term
Lateral ventricles are connected by:
Definition
interventricular foramina
Term
Third ventricle Surrounds the:
Definition
diencephalon
Term
Cerebral aqueduct connects:
Definition
3rd and 4th ventricles
Term
1st ventricle is in:
Definition
left cerebral hemisphere
Term
2nd ventricle is in:
Definition
2nd ventricle is in the right cerebral hemisphere
Term
Thecal Sac –
Definition
Thecal Sac –
space beyond spinal cord filled with CSF
Term
Two regions of the spinal cord are thickened:
Definition
Cervical Enlargement – nerves to upper limbs
Lumbar enlargement – nerves to lower limbs
Term
____ pairs of spinal nerves arise from the spinal cord.
Definition
31 pairs of spinal nerves arise from the spinal cord.
Term
____ cervical nerves
Definition
8 cervical nerves C1-C8
Term
______ thoracic nerves
Definition
12 thoracic nerves T1-T12
Term
_____ lumbar nerves
Definition
5 lumbar nerves L1-L5
Term
_____ sacral nerves
Definition
5 sacral nerves S1-S5
Term
______ coccygeal nerve
Definition
1 coccygeal nerve
Term
plexus
Definition
network of nerves
Term
Cervical Plexus
Definition
C1-C4, Phrenic Nerve- Diaphragm (C3,4, and 5 keep the diapragm alive)
Term
Brachial Plexus
Definition
C5-T1, Nerves of the Upper Limbs, Muscle and sensory, ulnar, radial, and median nerves
Term
Thoracic Region
Definition
remain uncrossed, no plexus, muscles and skin of the thoracic wall
Term
Lumbosacral Plexus
Definition
T12-S5, nerves of the lower limbs, sciatic, obturator, femoral
Term
Autonomic Nervous System
Definition
Homeostatic activities. ex heart rate, breathing, digestion, urine formation
Term
parasympathetic
sympathetic
Definition
resting and digesting
fight or flight
Term
Limbic System
Definition
major input to hypothalamus
Term
Hypothalamus is the control center for:
Definition
Autonomic Nervous System
Term
Thoracolumbar division
Definition
sympathetic
Term
All motor neurons in the Central Nervous System release:
Definition
Acetylcholine (ACH) so they are "Cholinergic"
Term
The funiculi (sing. funiculus) are:
Definition
The funiculi (sing. funiculus) are columns that provide pathways for axons, called nerve tracts.
Term
Ascending tracts conduct:
Definition
Ascending tracts conduct sensory impulses up the spinal cord to the brain
Term
Descending tracts conduct:
Definition
Descending tracts conduct motor impulses from the brain down the spinal cord to motor neurons reaching muscles and glands
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