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Chap. 1 - The Human Body
The human body and anatotmy
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Biology
12th Grade
03/14/2011

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Term
Anatomy
Definition
To cut apart
Def: the structure of the body
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Types of Anatomy
Definition
Gross - visible parts of the body
Microscopic - invisible parts of the body
Surface - anatomy by feelings
Regional - broken down by region
Systematic - anatomy by organ systems
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Physiology
Definition
Study of functions of an organism and its parts
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Histology
Definition
"to take out the microscope"
Study of tissues
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Organ Systems
Definition
Integumentary
Skeletal
Muscular
Nervous
Endocrine
Circulatory
Lymphatic / Immune
Digestive
Respiratory
Urinary
Reproductive
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Organ
Definition
Group of tissues specialized for a particular function
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Tissue
Definition
Group of cells specialized for particular function
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Types of tissues
Definition
Nervous
Muscular
Connective
Epithelial
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Homeostasis
Definition
Internal balance; equilibrium in the body
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Set point
Definition
Body's normal level
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Negative Feedback
Definition
Receptor in your body detects high blood pressure
Receptor sends message to brain
Brain sends message to effector
Effector changes the blood pressure
Homeostasis is restored
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Positive Feedback
Definition
Not good
Can lead to death
Will reinforce the problem in the body
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Major Organelles
Definition
Plasma membrane
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Endoplasmic reticulum
Golgi
Lysosome
Mitochondria
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Plasmamembrane
Definition
"Gatekeeper" of cell
Controls what comes in and out of the cell
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Nucleus
Definition
Contains genetic material - DNA
Control center of cell
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Cytoplasm
Definition
Fluid part of cell
All kinds of stuff floating in there
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Ribosomes
Definition
Components of cell that make proteins
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
Endo - within
Plasmic - cytoplasm
Reticulum - network
Smooth - series of tubes used in intracellular transport; used for production of lipids and carbs
Rough - Used in protein synthesis and intracellular transport
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Golgi
Definition
Warehouse of the cell
Stores, packages, and ships things out
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Secretory Vesicle
Definition
Carries out things packaged in golgi
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Lysosome
Definition
Breaks down lipids, proteins, acids, etc.
Term
Mitochondria
Definition
Stores cellular energy
Mitochondrial DNA - comes from the mother
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Cilia
Definition
Tiny hairs which line the surface of cell
Move in rhythm to move things out
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Proteins
Definition
Large molecules formed by the joining of amino acids
Some act as enzymes - catalysts in chemical reactions
Others act as antibodies which fight infections
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DNA
Definition
Deoxyribonucleic acid
Chain-like molecule found in every cell
Directs formation, growth, and reproduction of cells
Term
mRNA
Definition
Messenger RNA
Copies chemical instructions from DNA for making proteins in the cell
Term
tRNA
Definition
Transfer RNA
Collects amino acids in cytoplasm and bring to mRNA
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Protein Synthesis
Definition
Process by which cells build proteins
Transcription - double helix of DNA unwinds and exposes sequences of nucleotides
Translation - making protein
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Nucleotides
Definition
Four in DNA: adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine
Store the sequence of amino acids for every protein that a cell needs to make
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DNA
Definition
Double helix
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RNA
Definition
Single stranded
Term
Protein Synthesis
Definition
Double stranded DNA copied into single stranded mRNA
mRNA transferred from nucleus to ribosomes
Ribosomes match up each set of nucleotide in mRNA to a matching tRNA
Amino acid in tRNA is added to the growing protein chain
Eventually,k ,ribosomes hit a point in RNA that codes for stop
Term
Cellular Mitosis
Definition
Cells in our body must reproduce so our bodies can grow, repair injuries, etc.
Prophase - chromosomes coil up, becoming visibly thicker and shorter, which creates spindle across cell; nuclear membrane breaks at the ends
Metaphase - sister chromatids move to the equator (middle of cell) and attach to spindle
Anaphase - centromeres divide; each sister chromatid becomes a new chromosome
Telophase - Chromosomes uncoil; nuclear membrane forms around each
Term
Interphase
Definition
"Normal" state of cell
Cell is not reproducing
Term
Cells which don't go through mitosis to reproduce
Definition
Mature neurons
Skeletal muscle
Heart muscle
Because they lack centrioles and cannot form a spindle for mitosis
Term
Plasma membrane
Definition
AKA cell membrane
Holds cell together
Selective permeability
Provides receptors for cell to sense its environment
Term
Phospholipid Bilayer
Definition
Biggest part of cell membrane
Phospholipid - fat molecule which has a polar (likes water) and non-polar (hates water) ends
Bilayer - 2 layers
Term
Phospholipds
Definition
1 head and 2 tails
Head is polar; tail is non-polar
Term
Proteins are present in membrane
Definition
Channel - have a channel to let hings in or out
Glycoproteins - has carbs attached and allows cells to recognize each other
Receptor - takes in messages from other cells
Term
Cholesterol
Definition
1/3 of the lipid part of cell membrane
Non polar
Used to stabilize cell membrane
Term
Selective permeability
Definition
Decides what goes in and out of the cell
Term
Carriers
Definition
Allow certain molecules into cell through mediated transport
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Transport
Definition
Active
Passive
Term
Passive Transport
Definition
Diffusion - movement of ions from high to low concentration
Facilitated Diffusion - facilitates (helps) the molecule get through cell membrane
Doesn't require cellular energy
Term
ATP
Definition
Adenosine triphosphate
Cellular energy - broken down into ADP and phosphate to release energy
Made by adding phosphate to ADP
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Pinocytosis
Definition
Cell drinking
Protein dissolves in fluids around the cell
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Phagocytosis
Definition
Cell eating
Ingests solids rather than fluids
WBC (white blood cells) use phagocytosis most often
Term
Endocytosis
Definition
Process by which large molecules are taken into cell; active
Term
Exocytosis
Definition
transportation of material from inside to outside of the cell
Golgi plays a role
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