Cells, anatomy, physiology Flashcards
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What is a cell?
-Basic unit of all living things
-The body begins as one cell and develops into trillions
-A cell is a minute portion of a living substance containing protoplasm
Protoplasm and what it contains
Living matter surrounded by a membrane containing a nucleus, cytoplasm, and various organelles or parts of the cell having special functions
Cell membrane
Encloses the protoplasm and holds the cell together
Nucleus
Dense population found in the center(important for cell reproduction)
Cytoplasm
Holds organelles and contains food
Centrosome
Helps maintain characteristics of original cell
Mitosis
When cells reach maturity it reproduces. Process where series of changes occur in nucleus before entire cell divides in half
How often does body replace cells
Everyday 3 1/2 billions
Entire organs being replaced every 6-9 months
Bones every 7 years
Metabolism
Complex chemical process in which cells are nourished and supplied with energy needed to carry on
Anabolism
Builds up cellular tissues. Cells absorb water, food, oxygen for growth, reproduction and repair
Catabolism
Breaks down cellular tissue. Cells consume what they have absorbed to perform specialed functions such as muscular effort, secretion, digestion
Tissues
Specialized groups of cells of like kind
Each type has specific function and can be recognized by its characteristic appearance
Connective tissue, muscular tissue, nerve tissue, epithelial tissue, liquid tissue
Connective tissue
Supports, protects, binds together other tissues of the body. Bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, fat, tissue etc
Muscular tissue
Contracts and allows movement in various parts of body
Nerve tissue
Transmits messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all body functions
Epithelial tissue
Protective covering on body surfaces includes skin, mucous membranes, lining of the heart, digestive and respiratory organs and glands
Liquid tissue
Carries food, waste products, hormones includes blood and lymph
Organs
Structures consisting of two or more different tissues, which are combined to accomplish specific function
Brain(controls nervous system)
Heart(Circulates the blood)
Lungs(Supply oxygen to blood)
Liver(Removes toxic products of digestion)
Kidney(Excrete excess water and waste production)
Stomach and intestine(Process food)
Skin(Covers and protects body) both tissue and organ
System
Groups of organs that cooperate for a common purpose
Integumentary system(skin)
Skeletal system(Bone)
Muscular system(Muscles)
Nervous system(Nerves)
Circulatory system(Blood, lymph supply)
Endocrine system(ductless glands)
Excretory system(organs of elimination)
Respiratory system(lungs)
Digestive system(stomach and intestines)
Reproductive system(reproducing)
Integumentary system
Made up of skin. Also accessories such as oil and sweat glands, sensory receptors, hair and nails
2 layers epidermis and dermis
functions as protective covering
contains sensory receptors
plays major role in body’s heat regulation
Skeletal system
Physical foundation/framework of body
Serves protection, support and locomotion(movement)
Consists of bones, cartilage and ligaments
Besides teeth, bone is hardest
Composed of fibrous tissue bound together 1/3 organic matter 2/3 mineral matter
206 bones
Scientific study of bones is osteology
Muscular system
Covers, shapes, supports skeleton
Produces movements of body
Integumentary, skeletal, muscular
Closely interrelated
Each unit is designed to perform a specific function
Bone functions
Gives strength shape to body
Protects organs from injury
Serve as attachment for muscles
Act as levers for all body movements