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List the physical factors necessary for human life

Water, Oxygen, Nutrient, Heat and Presure

Homeostasis

The normal stable condition in which the body's internal environment remains the same.

Anatomy

The study of body structure and the relationships of its parts.

Physiology

The study of the functions of living organisms and their parts.

Chemical bonds

Force that holds atoms together;]

Anions

A negatively charged ion

Pinocytosis

Cell Drinking

Exocytosis

Formations of vesicles to transfer substances from inside the cell to outside the cell

Stages of Mitosis in order. (I PMAT)

(Interphase) 1. Prophase 2. Metaphase 3. Anaphase 4. Telophase

DNA

The genetic material of the cell. deoxyribonucleic acid)

The Sugar in DNA

Deoxyribose

Cations

Positively charged ion

Cytoplasm

Gel-like fluid inside the cell, exclusive of the organelles.

What is the structure of a Cytoplasm

Water; dissolved ions and nutrients; suspended colloids

What is the function of Cytoplasm

Medium for chemical reactions; suspending medium for organelles

Cell

basic unit of life; structural and functional unit of the body

Atom

The smallest particle of an element that still retains the properties of that element

Atoms are made up of?

smaller subunits or particles called protons, neutrons and electrons

Matter

Anything that takes up space and has weight

Matter includes?

Solids, Liquids and gasses that are in our bodies and in the environment around us


Lysosomes

Digest material taken into the cell, debris from damaged cells and worn out cell components

Cilia

Moves substances across the surface of a cell.


Uses short and numerous microtubles

Flagella

Beat with a whip like motion to move the entire cell.


They are usually long, single, and there are fewer than cilia

Sagittal Plane

Refers to a lengthwise cut that divides the body into right and left portions

Midsagittal Plane

When the cut passes through the midline of the body

Frontal (coronal) Plane

Divides the body into anterior and posterior portions

Transverse Plane (horizontal Plane)

cuts across the body horizontally to divide in into superior and inferior portions

Isotonic

solutions that have the same solute concentration

Hypertonic

When there is greater solute concentration

Hypotonic

when there is a lower solute concentration

Distal

a part is farther away from a point of attachment

Proximal

Means that part is closer to point of attachment or closer to the trunk

inferior

Means that the part is below another part or closer to the feet

Superior

means that a part above another part, or closer to the head

Anterior

means toward the front surface

posterior

means that part is toward the back

Medial

means toward or nearer the midine of the body

Lateral

means toward or nearer the side away from the midline

superficial

Means that part is located on or near the surface

Deep

Means a part is away from the surface

Visceral

Pertains to internal organs or the covering of the organs

Parietal

Refers to the wall of a body Cavity

Mass Number

The total number or portions and neutrons in the nuceus of an atom of an eement

Atomic number

The number of protons in the nucleus of the atom

Negative Feedback

A mechanism of response in which a stimulus initiates reactions that reduces the stimulus

Positive Feedback

A Mechanism of response in which stimulus initiates reactions that reduce the stimulus

Integumentary System

Skin, Hair, Nails, Sweat, and sebaceous glands.


Covers and protects body; regulates body temperature

Skeletal System

Bones, Cartilage, and ligaments.


Provides body framework and support; Protects; attaches muscles to bones; provides calcium storage

Muscular system

Muscles
Produces movement; maintains posture; provides heat

Lymphatic system

Lymph Lymph Vessels and lymphoid organs
Returns tissue fluid to the blood; defends against disease

Digestive System

Mouth , esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas


Ingests and digests food; absorbs nutrients into the blood

Respiratory System

Air Passageways, lungs


exchanges gasses between blood and external environment

Nervous System

Brain, Spinal cord, nerves and sense receptors


Coordinates body activities, receives and transmits stimuli

Endocrine System

Pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, other ductless glands


regulates metabolic activities and body chemistry

Cardiovascular System

Heart, Blood and blood vessels


Transports material from one part of the body to another; defends against disease

Urinary System

Kidneys, Ureters, Urinary Bladder, and Urethra


Excretes metabolic wastes; regulates fluid balance and acid base balance

Reproductive system

Testes, Ovaries, accessory structures


Forms new individuals to provide continuation of the human species