Chp 1 Flashcards
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Histology
The study of tissue
Embryology
The study of embryos
Process of cells
Absorption Assimilation Respiration Conductivity Growth Reproduction
Smallest living unit capable of independent existence
Cells
Absorption
The PASSAGE of substances across and into tissues
Assimilation
Transformation from food into tissue
Respiration
Process of molecular exchange of OXYGEN and CARBON DIOXIDE within body tissues
Conductivity
The ability of an electric or other system to TRANSMIT sound, heat, light or electromagnetic energy
Growth
Chemical substances that induce cells to initiate specific cellular process dna synthesis
Reproduction
DUPLICATION OR REPLICATION
mitosis
Common ground
Cytoplasm
Nucleus containing nucleolus
Intercellular material
Fluid
Cell plasma membrane
Controls entry into and out of cell
Cell wall
Shapes and supports cell
Centrioles
Short cylinders near nucleus
Make microtubules
Chromosomes
Contains code which guide all cell activities
Cytoplasm
Jelly like substance within a cell
Desmosome
Cell junction
Endoplasmic reticulum
Surface for protein synthesis and transports substances to cytoplasm
Golgi apparatus
Sort, package deliver proteins arriving from ER
Gap junction
Communication between cells
Passing acids
Lysosomes
Digestion center
Microtubules
Cytoplasmic proteins
Mitochondria
Power house of cell
Produces ATP
Nuclear membrane
Holds nucleus together