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Term

superior

Definition
at the top, towards the head
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inferior
Definition
at the bottom
Term

Kilo=

Hecto=

Deka=

Deci=

Centi=

Milli=

Micro=

Nano=

Definition

Kilo= one thousand

Hecto= one hundred

Deka= ten

Deci= one tenth

Centi= one/one hundreths

Milli= one/one thousandths

Micro= one one/millionths

Nano= one one/billionth

Term
Volume:
Definition
Is a function of a length
Term
The formula for volume:
Definition
Length x width x height
Term
One cubic centimeter (1cc) =

What amount is injection given in?
Given in centimeters (cc)
Definition
one milliliter

Given in centimeters (cc)
Term
Converting from a large unit to a small unit:
Definition
Move the decimal to the right.
Term
Converting from a smaller unit to a larger unit:
Definition
Move the decimal to the left.
Term
King
Henry
Died
Mom
didn’t
Care
Much (milli)
Definition
King (kilo)
Henry (hecto)
Died (deka)
Mom (meter/gram/liter)
didn’t (deci)
Care (centi)
Much (milli)
Term
element
Definition
a pure substance which cannot be broken down into a simpler substance by ordinary chemical reactions
Term
how many natural occurring elements are there
Definition
92
Term
the levels of organization
Definition
1.atom 2.molecule 3.cell 4.tissue 5.organ 6.organ system
Term
atom
Definition
the smallest unit of matter that can enter into a chemical reaction
Term
molecule
Definition
two or more joined together by a bond
Term
bond
Definition
a force that holds atoms together
Term
cell
Definition
the smallest living unit
Term
what is a cell composed of?
Definition
composed of atoms and molecule interacting in highly complicated way
Term
organelles
Definition
composed of many molecules
Term
macromolecule
Definition
large molecule
Term
the type of macromolecule. what is the largest macromolecule?
Definition
protein, carbs, fats. DNA is the largest macromolecule.
Term
tissue
Definition
a group of cells that are similar in structure, function, and embryonic origin.
Term
the 4 types of animal tissues
Definition
1. epithelial
2. connective
3.muscle
4. nervous
Term
organ
Definition
two or more tissues working together to perform a specific function.
Term
what type of tissues do organs have? give some examples of organs:
Definition
all organs are made out of all four type of tissues. example of organs are: kidney, heart, lungs, kidney,liver.
Term
organ system
Definition
consist of several organs working together to perform specific functions.
Term
the 11 organ systems
Definition
1. digestive 2.lymphatic 3.nervous 4. urinary 5. reproductive 6.endocrine
7.respiratory 8.cardiovascular
9. skeletal 10. muscular 11. integumentary.
Term
mammals have ________
Definition
mammary glands and hair
Term
organism
Definition
any living thing
Term
species
Definition
a group of similar interbreeding organisms capable of producing fertile offspring.
Term
characteristic of living things:
Definition
composed of ones or more cell-have DNA-reproduce themselves- have a life span- take in and digest nutrients- excretes waste- secrete substances- produce ATP- echange gases with enviroment- respond to stimuli- have a metabolism-exhibit homeostasis-multicellular organisms exhibit differentation.
Term
excretion
Definition
the cell gets rid of waste
Term
secrete
Definition
the cell builds ans releases substances that will be used by another cell or by the body.
Term
adenosine triphosphate
Definition
ATP: a molecule that store energy in its bonds.
Term
what energy does a cell use to work?
Definition
they use the ATP energy
Term
cellular respiration
Definition
the process by which a cell produces ATP.
Term
aerobic mean_________

anaerobic mean__________

Definition
aerobic mean with air

anaerobic means without air

Term
stimulus
Definition
is a change in the environment either internal or external.
Term
examples of stimuli
Definition
touch,pressure,light,sound waves, tastes, smells, chemical, temperature.
Term
metabolism
Definition
the sum total of all the chemical reaction in a cell or in the body.
Term
what can chemical reaction do to molecules?
Definition
chemical reaction can either synthesize(build) molecules or degrade (breakdown) molecules
Term
anabolic reaction
Definition
chemical reaction that synthesize molecules
Term
catabolic reaction
Definition
chemical reaction that breaks down molecules.
Term
homeostasis
Definition
the ability of a cell or an organism to maintain a relatively constant internal environment.
Term
relatively constant means
Definition
there are always fluctuations in the body, nothing in the body is constant.
Term
internal environment
Definition
is the extracellular fluids
Term
the two categories of body fluids
Definition
intracellular and extracellular
Term
the extracellular fluid is our
Definition
internal ocean, and the fluid around the cell.
Term
what must cells live around to survive?
Definition
cell must live around water to live.
Term
differentiation
Definition
the process by which identical cells in the embryo become specialized types of cells with different functions.
Term
plane
Definition
a flat imaginary surface
Term
section
Definition
is a cute made through a plane.
Term
coronal
Definition
separates from front to back
Term
sagittal
Definition
separates into two sides.

midsagittal and parasagittal

Term
midsagittal
Definition
two equal sides
Term
para sagittal
Definition
two unequal sides
Term
transverse
Definition
separates a structure into superior (top) and inferior (bottom)
Term
oblique
Definition
cut at an angle
Term
true membrane
Definition
composed of a single layer of epithelial cell with a small amount of connective tissues beneath the epithelium.
Term
3 major type of membranes
Definition
serous membrane, mucous membrane, synovial membrane
Term
serous membrane
Definition
located in the ventral body cavity. has mesothelium
Term
mesothelium
Definition
a thin layer of connective tissues coverd by a single layer of epithelial cells.
Term
mesothelium secretes
Definition
a watery fluid called serous fluid
Term
serous fluid function
Definition
lubricate the membranes and to reduce friction between them.
Term
give examples of serous membrane
Definition
the pleura, the pericardia, the peritoneum
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