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Bio 203 Midterm
Purdue Biology 203
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
10/11/2010

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Term
Levels of Organization
Definition
1. Molecules
2. Cells
3. Tissues
4. Organs
5. Systems
Term
Dorsal Cavities
Definition
Cranial & Vertebral
Term
Ventral Cavities
Definition
Thoracic & Abdominopelvic
Term
Membranes of Abdominopelvic cavity
Definition
Perioneal
Term
Membranes of Thoracic Cavity
Definition
Pleural - Lungs
Pericardial - Heart
Term
Functions of organ systems
Definition
1. Body covering
2. Support, protection, and movement
3. Integration and coordination
4. Processing and Transporting
5. Reproduction
Term
System for body covering
Definition
Integmentary
Term
Systems for support, protection and movement
Definition
Skeletal system
Muscular system
Term
Systems for integration and coordination
Definition
Nervous system
Endocrine system
Term
Systems of processing and transporting
Definition
digestive system
respiratory system
circulatory system
lymphatic system
urinary system
Term
System for reproduction
Definition
Reproductive system
Term
Superior/ Inferior
Definition
Superior- toward the head
Inferior- away from head
Term
Anterior/ Posterior
Definition
Anterior- toward the front
Posterior- toward the back
Term
Medial/ lateral
Definition
medial- toward the midline
lateral- toward the side
ipsilateral- same side
contralateral- opposite side
Term
Proximal/ distal
Definition
proximal- toward the main mass of body
distal- away from the main mass of body
Term
Superficial/ deep
Definition
superficial- toward the surface of body
deep- away from the surface of body
Term
Sagittal
Definition
Divides the body into left and right portions
Term
Transverse
Definition
any cut that divides the body into superior and inferior segments
Term
Coronal (frontal)
Definition
a cut that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions
Term
Interphase
Definition
G1- Chromosomes decondense
S- DNA synthesis chromosomes replicated
G2- preparation of M phase
Term
M phase
Definition
Mitosis
-prophase
-metaphase
-anaphase
-telophase
Term
Cytokinesis
Definition
division of cytokinesis
Term
Epithelium
Definition
1.Structurally polarized
2.Non vascular
3. tightly packed together
Term
Simple Squamous
Definition
Function- Allow substances to diffuse through
Location-blood vessels, alvioli of lungs
Term
Simple Cubodial
Definition
Function- Absorb, excrete and secrete
Location- ovaries, tubular system of kidneys
Term
Simple Columnar
Definition
Function- movement, absorption
Location- small intestine, central canal of spinal cord
Term
Psudostratified Columnar
Definition
Function- Help movement and secrete mucus
Location- upper respiratory tract, male reproduction
Term
Stratified Squamous
Definition
Function-Protection
Location- Skin, mouth
Term
Transitional
Definition
Function- changes shape under pressure
Location- Bladder and Urinary tract
Term
Functions of the Skin
Definition
1. Regulation of body temp
2. Protection
3. Sensation
4. Excretion
5. Synthesis of vitamin D
Term
Layers of Skin
Definition
Epidermis
-Stratum corneum
-stratum granulosum
-stratum spinosum
-stratum basale
Dermis
Subcutaneous
Term
Accessory structures of the skin
Definition
Hair Follicles
Glands
Nails
Term
Holocrine glands
Definition
secretion is made up of disintegrated cells and their contents

Sebaceous glands- oil in hair
Term
Merocrine glands
Definition
cells produce and release secretion while remaining intact
eccrine and apocrine sweat glands
Term
apocrine sweat glands
Definition
smelly sweat
Term
eccrine sweat glands
Definition
not smelly sweat
Term
Characteristics of Connective tissue
Definition
1. Binds structures together
2. Supports and protects
3. Serves as a framework
4. Fills up spaces
5. Stores fat
6. Generates blood cells
7. Protects against infections
8. Helps repair tissue damage
Term
Connective tissue
Definition
consists of cells and matrix
Term
cells
Definition
Fibroblasts
Macrophages
Mast cells
White blood cells
Specialized cells
Term
matrix
Definition
fibers
- collagenous
- elastic
Ground substances
Term
Fibroblast
Definition
cells that produce fibers
Term
Macrophages
Definition
Cleaners; phagocytize cellular debris
Term
Mast cell
Definition
Important in inflammation and allergic reactions
Histamines
Term
White Blood cells
Definition
Defense cells
Term
specialized cells
Definition
chondrocytes and osteocytes
Term
Loose connective tissue
Definition
Both collagenous and elastic fibers
many fibroblasts
Function- Flexibility and strength
Location- blood vessels and nerves
Term
Adipose tissue
Definition
no fibers just adipocytes
Function- Stores Fat
Location- kidneys and eyes
Term
Dense regular connective tissue
Definition
Mostly collagen fibers
Function- hold muscles and bones together
Location- Tendons and ligaments
Term
Dense Irregular Connective Tissue
Definition
Mainly collagen fibers
Function- strength in all directions
Location- skin
Term
Elastic Connective Tissue
Definition
mainly elastin
Function- stretched
Location- arteries and trachea
Term
Reticular Connective Tissue
Definition
Mainly collagenous fibers with fibroblasts- always stained brown
Function- framework
Location- liver and spleen
Term
Hyaline Cartilage
Definition
Collagenous fibers with chondrocytes
Function- absorbs shocks
Location- ends of bones, nose, larynx
Term
Fibrocartilage
Definition
Visible collagenous fibers
Function- Weight bearing
Location- in between vertebrea and joints
Term
Elastic Cartilage
Definition
similar to hyaline cartilage
Function- Elasticity
Location- ear flaps and epiglottis
Term
Functions of Bone
Definition
Term
Endochondral Ossification
Definition
Occurring in hyaline cartilage
Term
Intramembraneous Ossification
Definition
Occurs in fibrous connective tissue
Term
Factors that effect Bone growth and development
Definition
1. Nutrition- vitamins
2. Nutrition- minerals
3. Hormones
-growth, calcitonin, sex, parathyroid and thyroid
4. Exercise
5. Aging
Term
Long bone
Definition
longer than they are wide
must act as levers
arm, leg, fingers and toes
Term
Short bones
Definition
equal in length and width
transfer forces
wrist or ankle
Term
Irregular bones
Definition
often have projections and serve as attachment sites for muscle
vertebrae
Term
Osteoblast
Definition
make bones
Term
osteocytes
Definition
bone cells
Term
Osteoclasts
Definition
bone-dissolving cells
Term
Synarthrosis joint
Definition
no movement
Term
ampiarthrosis joints
Definition
slight movement
Term
Diarthrosis joints
Definition
Free movement
Term
Fibrous joints
Definition
two bones come in very close contact with each other with fibrous connective tissue in between
Term
Suture joint
Definition
Skull
Term
Gomphosis joint
Definition
teeth
Term
Syndesmosis joints
Definition
Distal end-tibia/ fibula
Term
Cartilaginous joints
Definition
two bones connect to each other by hyaline or fibrocartilage
Term
Synchondrosis joints
Definition
Ribs to sternum
Term
symphysis joints
Definition
Vertebrea
Symphysis pubis
Term
Synovial joints
Definition
free movement
Term
Cardiac Muscle
Definition
Involuntary
Striated
Branched
Uninucleated
intercalated disks
actin, myosin, tropomyosin, troponin
Term
Smooth muscle
Definition
Involuntary
Non Striated
Non branched
uninucleated
no troponin and tropomyosin
Term
Skeletal Muscle
Definition
Voluntary
Non branching
striated
Multi nucleated
Actin, myosin, troponin, tropomyosin
Term
First class levers
Definition
Fulcrum in between the in force and out force
extension of body parts
extension of forearm by triceps
lifting of head
Term
second class levers
Definition
out force in between fulcrum and in force
no examples in human body
Term
Third class levers
Definition
In force in between fulcrum and out force
flexion of body parts
flexion of forearm by biceps brachii
Term
Why levers?
Definition
advantages- allows large movements with less shortening of muscles
disadvantage- more force is needed
Term
GABA
Definition
most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain
Term
Glutamate
Definition
most common excitatory neurotransmitter
Term
Classes of Neurotransmitters
Definition
Acetylcholine
monoamines
Amino acids
Neuropeptides
Term
All or non response
Definition
Muscle cell/fiber either fully contracts or does not at all. No partial contractions EVER occur
Term
Tetanic
Definition
Constant stimuli so muscle can not relax
Term
types of Neuroglia
Definition
1. astrocytes
2. Oligodendrocytes
3. Microglia
4. ependyma
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