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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
08/29/2016

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Synovial Membranes
Definition
line freely movable joint cavities
• composed of connective tissues. • secrete synovial fluid into the joint cavitiy; this lubricates the ends of the bones so that they can move freely.
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Meninges:
Definition
These are membranes found within the dorsal cavity, which includes the brain and spinal cord. • composed of connective tissue and serve as a protective
covering for the previously mentioned body parts.
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Cutaneous Membrane:
Definition
or skin, forms the outer covering of the body. • consists of a thin outer layer of stratified squamous epithelium attached to a thicker underlying layer of connective tissue
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Serous Membranes:
Definition
line cavities, including thoracic and
abdominopelvic cavities, and line internal organs like the heart.
Term
Mitochondrion
Definition
ATP production
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Lysosome
Definition
Intracellular digestion
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RER
Definition
Protein synthesis (export)
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SER
Definition
Lipid metabolism; detoxification
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Nucleus
Definition
Genetic material
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Nucleolus
Definition
Site of ribosomal RNA synthesis
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Golgi apparatus
Definition
Condenses, modifies and packages proteins for export.
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Four Basic Types of Tissues:
Definition
Epithelial tissue
Muscle tissue
Connective tissue
Nervous tissue
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