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02/22/2012

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Term
proteins
Definition
amino acids, fx 1. structural components of cell in membranas and 2 enzymes.
ex. collagen, antibodies
Term
carbohydrates
Definition
sugars, fx for energy/food molecules of the cell and part of glycoprotiens and glycolipids

ex. glucose, glycogen
Term
lipids
Definition
fatty acids

secondary energy source & structural component of cell membrane

ex fats, oils, waxes, steroids
Term
nucleic acids
Definition
nucleotides

stores bio info to control cell

ex RNA, DNA
Term
Organ
Definition
structure of definite form and function, composed of one or more diff tissues
Term
Tissue
Definition
group of similar cells working together to preform a specialized activity
Term
4 Tissue Types
Definition
1. Epithelium (covering)
2.Connective Tissue (supports)
3.Muscle (movement)
4.Nervous Tissue
Term
C.T. Types
Definition
loose CT" proper
dense CT" proper
cartilage and bone (flex and hard)
blood and lymph (watery)
Term
Cell
Definition
basic living structural and functional unit of body
Term
Eucaryotic Cell
Definition
contains nucleus and organalles, found in animals, plants, fungi, & protists
Term
Procaryotic Cell
Definition
No nucleus, simple yet diverse biochemically, found in bacteria and cyanbacteria
Term
Atom Elements
Definition
Carbon, hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, make up 99% of cell
Term
Plasma/Cell Membrane
Definition
composed of lipids (phospholipids, cholesterol, glycolipid), proteins, and carbs.

fx: protect cell contents, makes contact w/other cells, recepetors for hormones, enzymes, and antibodies, mediates entrance and exit of material in and out of cell.
Term
cytosol
Definition
ground substance where chem reactions occur
Term
Nucleus
Definition
has genes on chromosomes. DNA controls cells by synthesizing RNA. RNA leaves nucleus to synthesize proteins in the cytoplasm. Proteins produces the cell's characteristics.
Term
Ribosomes
Definition
sites of protein synthesis
Term
Endoplasmic Reticulum (Rough, Smooth)
Definition
Membrane-bound channels, Rough has ribosomes on surface. Membrane channle forms intracellular transport system serving as storage, packages material for export (working with Golgi). Ribosomes on rough ER make membrane proteins and extracellular proteins.

Smooth ER makes lipids/releases calcium ions during muscle contraction. In liver metabolizes carbs, detox poison
Term
Golgi Complex
Definition
stack of membranes that package proteins and lipids for insertion into the membrane or secretion outside cell & forms lysocytes (with ER)
Term
Mitochondiria
Definition
double membraned, site of ATP
Term
lysosomes
Definition
intercellular digestion of substance and "foreign" mircrobes. Programmed destruction of cells
Term
Perixisomes
Definition
contain enzymes related to hydrogen peroxide metabolism
Term
Cell Model
Definition

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Term
Cytoskelteon
Definition
inside eukaryotic cells, gives cells its shape, ability to move, and arranges organelles (and ability to move them in cell)
Term
Microfilaments
Definition
fine, involved in muscle contractions, responsible for cell locomotion/movement of cell parts, changing shape of cell, form part of cytoskeleton
Term
Microtubules
Definition
thick cylinders, contain tublin forming stucture of celia, flagellum, centrioles, mitotic spindle, and part of cytoskeleton
Term
Intermediate filaments
Definition
bones of cell, cell shape/strength
Term
Centrioles
Definition
microtubules, help organize mitotic spindle during cell division
Term
Cilia
Definition
microtubles forming short projections, act together to move particles along surface of cell
Term
Flagellum
Definition
mircotubules in LONG projection, moves entire cell
Term
Microvilli
Definition
small folds in cell membrane, increase surface area for absorption
Term
Inclusions
Definition
Melanin pigment in skin, hair

glycogen, in liver, skeletal muscle fibers, vadge mucous

lipids, in fat cells

mucous, lube, protection, trap dirt, sticky adhesive
Term
Passive processes
Definition
w/o ATP, substance move across plasma membrane
Term
Active Processes
Definition
Cell expends energy with ATP across plasma membrane
Term
Steps of Passive Process
Definition
1. Diffusion
2.Facilitated diffusion
3.Osmosis
4. Filtration
Term
Steps of Active Process
Definition
1. Active Transport
2. Endocytosis
3. Exocytosis
Term
Mitosis
Definition
somatic, skin, intestine
fx growth, repair, replacement

# chromosomes same as orginal 46, forms diploid cells, 2 of each type of chromosomes

2 identical cells
Term
Meiosis
Definition
reproductive, testes, ovaries

fx production of sperm/ova

half number as original (23). Forms haploid cells with one of each type of chromosome

4 unique cells
Term
Neuron
Definition
dendrites, axon, cell body,
carry out basic cellular processes such as protein synthesis and energy production.
Term
Characteristics of Epithelium
Definition
1. tissue, close adhering cells
2. little matrix btwn cells
3. avascular, but has nerves
4.rests on basal membrane (basal lamina)
5. found covering external surface of body/organs
- lining for cavities and tubes
- forming exocrine/ endocrine glands

* 11 types
Term
Epithelium shape

(shape + layer)
Definition
1. squamous- fried egg, flat
2. cuboidal- equal in height,width, cube, nucleus centered/round
3. columnar- taller than wide, rectangular, oval nucleus (if psuedostratified columnar, ciliated)
Term
Epithelium Cell Layers
(shape + layer)
Definition
1. simple- one layer
2. stratified- two or more
3. psuedostratified- one layer but appears to be stratified, can be cilated
Term
Shape + Layer Combos
for Epithelium
Definition
Simple squamous
Simple cuboidal
Simple columnar
Simple columnar ciliated
Pseudostratified Columnar cialated
Stratified squamous keratinized
stratified squamous nonkeratinized
Stratfied cuboidal
*transitiional-named by function
Term
Simple squamous
Definition
found in kidney,testis, ear, aveoli of lung

2 types: endothelium- lines heart, B.V., lymphatic vessels

mesothelium- lines body cavaties, surface serous membrane
Term
Simple cuboidal
Definition
Term
Simple columnar
Definition
in lining of stomach, uterus, larger duct glands

*w/Microvilli- in small/large intestine, gall bladder

*Ciliated-found in fallopian tubes, uterus, small bronchi, central canal of spinal cord
Term
Pseudostratified columnar ciliated
Definition
trachea, mid ear
Term
Stratified Squamous
Definition
keratinized- on dry surfaces of skin, resists trauma and bacterial entry, water loss. Ex anus. Epidermis.

found in- epidermis, anus

nonkeratinized- WET surfaces. vagina, urethra
Term
Transitional epithelium
Definition
found: urinary sys, bladder, urethra. Changes appearance when organ is relaxed or stretched. 2-3 layers, streched/flattened
Term
Epithelium glands
Definition
glands- cells turn inward from surface and grow into CT to form organs high specialized to secrete

Endocrine-hormones, lose connection and ducts w/in surface epithlium, hormones emptied in bloodstream. No ducts, use capillaries

Exocrine- retain connection by ducts and secretion (sweat, mucous) empties to lining/covering
Term
CT proper
Definition
1. loose CT, binds cushions, few fibers, ex. lamina propria. many cells, few fibers
very vascular
2. Dense CT (strongest), for binding and strength. Many tough fibers. in fibroblast. ex tendon
less cells more fibers.
less vascular
Term
CT
cartilage and bone
Definition
cartilage, shape/support, cushion, strength, protects,
matrix:flexible
cells: chondrocytes,
ex elastic/hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage

bone
supports, strength, protect, mineral storage,
hard/calcified, cell matrix: osteocytyes.
ex compact/cancellous bone.
Term
CT blood and lymph
Definition
protective defense, circulation, transport.
matrix: watery plasma
cell: leucocytes,erythrocytes
ex: blood
Term
CT characteristics
Definition
1. scattered cells
2. matrix abundant
3. vascular (except carti)
4. not found in free surface
5. has: ground sub, cells, fibers (collagen, reticular, elastic)
Term
Cell types in CT
Definition
1. fibroblast
2. Macrophage
3. Adipose
4. Plasma
5. Mast
6. Transient
Term
Fiber types in CT matrix
Definition
1. collagen- tough/flexible. found: bone, cartilage, tendon, ligaments. wavy/coarse dont branch
2. Elastic- thinner than collagen, elastin, strength/stretch. Found: skin, B.V., lungs
3. Reticular- very thin, branch, support/strength,form frame blood-forming/lymph filtering organs. found: fat, nerve, muscle cell, basement membrane
Term
Loose CT types
Definition
1. Areolar-sponge-like, binds/packages, in/around B.V., nerves, organs
a) Lamina propria-beneath epithleium of mucous membrane, anus/mouth
2. adipose CT- energy reserve, protects, reduces heat loss in skin
3. reticular CT- network of fibers form stroma of organs like liver, spleen, lymph nodes, red bone marrow
Term
Dense CT types
Definition
Dense Regular- one direction
-ligaments: bone to bone
-tendons: muscle to bone
-Lmellated CT: fibers in layers. found around nerves, waslls of tubules/testes, sheaths of Pacinian corpuscles
-fibrous membranes: aponeurosis (broad/flat,sheet), fascia scelera, cornea, tunica testis
Term
Dense irregular CT
Definition
strength found in many directions
found: perichondrium (cartilage), periosteum (bone), dermis, fascia/organ capsules, dura mater
Term
Elastic CT
Definition
elastic fibers, in walls elastic arteries, trachea, bronchi, vocal chords
Term
Cartilage types
Definition
contains chondrocytes in firm nonvascular matrix.

hyaline
elastic
fibrocartilage
Term
hyaline cartilage
Definition
most common.
chondrocytes surrounded by lacunae
contains fibers, found in articular joint, bones surfac, nose, larynx, trachea, bronchi, epiphyseal plate of long bones!, fetal skelteon, costal carti in sternum
Term
elastic cartilage
Definition
flex, collagen, elastic fibers.
found in external ear, larynx, eustachian tube
Term
fibrocartilage
Definition
strongest, more collagen fiber, chondrocytes in rows.
found in pubic, interverbal discs, menisci, glenod labrum of shoulder
Term
BONE
Definition
fx: body support, protect organs, attach skeletal muscle, store calcium/phospate, blood formation in marrow

contain osteocytes surrounded by lacanuae
Term
Bone Forms
Definition
1. compact:
solid,haversion sys
2. Cancellous, spongy, trabecular. Bone is porous, thin trabeculate branch/join to form bony meshwork. spaces filled with bone marrow.
Term
Intermembranous ossification
Definition
membrane bones from mesenchyme early bones from fetus (skull, clavicle)
Term
Endrochondral ossification
Definition
form from hyaline cartilage
most bones below skull
Term
Blood functions
Definition
transport- O2 from lungs to body cells, nutrients from digestive tract to body cells, waste from cell to kidneys, hormones from endocrine gland to target cells

regulate: pH of blood 7.4, body temp, water content

protection-leuocytes protect from pathogens. platelets/clotting factors allow for blood clotting
Term
Blood/lymph cell types
Definition
1. Erythrocytes
Term
3 Muscle types***
Definition
1.skeletal- striated, voluntary, attaches to bone
2.cardiac-involuntary, striated, muscle of heart
3. smooth- internal organs (visceral), involuntary, nonstriated
Term
Muscle terms to know
-sarcolemma
-sarcoplasm
-sarcomere
-sarcoplasmic reticulum
Definition
-sarcolemma- cell memb.
-sarcoplasm- cytolplasm
-sarcomere- organelle contraction (myofibril)
-sarcoplasmic reticulum- like ER
Term
Epidermis
Definition
above
5 layers from superficial to deepest

1. stratum corneum- 25-30 flat dead, keratin, protect from bacteria, water loss
2. stratum lucidum- only in thick skin, soles, fingertips, palms
3. stratum granulosum- 3-5 layers apoptosis which is programmed cell death
4. stratum spinosum 8-10layers, thickest living
5. stratum basale- single layer cuboidal to coloumnar keratinocytes, undergo mitosis
cells: melanocytes, langerhans(monocytes for immune sys), merkel (sensory)
Term
Dermis
Definition
2 layers
papillary layer- areolar CT, contain capillaries/meissners corpsucles senstive to touch

reticular layers- dense irregular CT. Collagen/elastic fibers make skin resiliant for underlying tissue. Reticular layer contains: follicles, glands, arrector pili muscles, sweat gland, blood vessels/nerves
Term
Glands
Definition
sebaceous
sweat glands (eccrine is most common, apocrine in A areas: axilla, anus, gential)
Ceruminous glands (earwax)
Term
Skin Cancers
Definition
1. Basal Cell carcinoma: most common, least malignant

2. Squamous cell carcinoma- from keratonocytes that are flattened at top

3. Melanoma: most dangerous, from meloncytes
Term
Endothelium
Definition
Lines heart. Blood vessels lymph vessels. Capillaries and inside arteries.
Term
Vagina cell
Definition
Stratified squamous nonkeratinized. Wet surfaces.
Term
Vagina cell
Definition
Stratified squamous nonkeratinized. Wet surfaces.
Term
Orbicularis oris
Definition
O- lips (upper/lower)
I- lips
A- closes and protrudes lips
Term
Buccinator
Definition
O- Maxila, mandible
I- Angle corner of mouth
A- compresses cheeks: blow, suck
Term
Frontalis
Definition
O- Epicranial Aponeurosis
I- Skin of forehead (near brows)
A- Raises brows/ wrinkles forehead horizontally
Term
Occipitalis
Definition
O- Occipital, Temporal
I- Epicranial Aponeurosis
A- Acts w/frontalis to draw scalp backward in surprise
Term
Platysma
Definition
O- Upper fascia of thorax
I-Mandible and corner of mouth
A- Depresses mandible and depresses angle of mouth
(horror)
Term
Levator palpebrae superioris
Definition
Action: Raises upper eyelid (opens eyes)
Term
Mentalis
Definition
Protrudes lower lip as in pouting
Term
Risorius
Definition
Action:
Draws angle of mouth laterally
as in grining :D, tense, laughing
Term
Zygomaticus major
Definition
Action: Elevates angle of mouth as in smiling and laughing
Term
Levator Labii Superioris
Definition
Elevates upper lip
Term
Levator Labii Inferioris
Definition
Depresses lower lip
Term
Corrugator
Definition
Draws eyebrows medially and inferiorily, vertical wrinkling as in frowning
Term
Depressor Anguli Oris
Definition
Draws down corner of mouth as in saddness
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