Midterm Flashcards

1
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Nucleus

A

Contains DNA

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2
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Chromatin

A

Substance within chromosomes consisting of DNA

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3
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Cytoplasm

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Consists of cytosol and organelles

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4
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Cytosol

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Intracellular fluid

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5
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Rough endoplasmic reticulum

A

Helps make and Dispatch of proteins

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6
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Golgi apparatus

A

Transports and modifies proteins in eukaryotic cells.

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7
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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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Synthesizes lipids, phospholipids, and steroids.

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8
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Mitochondrion

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Makes ATP through cellular respiration

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9
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Free ribosomes

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Makes protein for use inside the cell

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10
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Fixed ribosomes

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Makes protein to be shipped out of the cell

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11
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Lysosome

A

Digestive system of the cell, breaks down old organelles

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12
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Peroxisome

A

Oxidative reactions, detox, metabolism, signaling

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13
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Nuclear membrane with pores

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RNA transport, enables content to flow in and out of the nucleus.

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14
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Centrosomes with centrioles

A

Microtubule organizing center

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15
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Cytoskeleton

A

Maintain shape, internal organization

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16
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Nucleolus

A

Produces ribosomes

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17
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Transport vesicles

A

Transports proteins from rough Endoplasmic reticulum to Golgi apparatus

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18
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Secretory vesicles

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Golgi apparatus packages to exit the cell

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19
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Cell membrane

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Provides protection, controls what comes in and out of the cell

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20
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Vacuole

A

Long-term storage

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21
Q

Fovea capitis

A

Attachment of ligament with blood vessels that helps hold the femur and it socket

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22
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Tibial tuberosity

A

Attachment of patellar ligament

23
Q

Medial malleolus

A

Protrusion of the tibia on the medial side of the ankle

24
Q

Lateral malleolus

A

Protrusion of the fibula on the lateral side of the ankle

25
Q

Capitulum

A

Condyle that forms a joint with the radius

26
Q

Trochlea

A

Condyle that forms a joint with the ulna

27
Q

Medial epicondyle of the humerus

A

The owner nerve travels along the posterior side of the protrusion

28
Q

Ischial tuberosity

A

Attachment of hamstrings, bears wait one sitting

29
Q

Greater sciatic notch

A

Passage of the large sciatic nerve to the back of the leg

30
Q

Pubic symphysis

A

Fibrocartilage joint between the two pubic bones

31
Q

Pubic angle

A

Differs in male and female pelvis

32
Q

Acetabulum

A

Hip socket (note the depth)

33
Q

Glenoid fossa

A

Shoulder socket( note the shallowness)

34
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Transverse Foreman

A

Passageway for an artery to the brain

35
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Vertebral foreman

A

Passageway for the spinal cord through the vertebral column

36
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Intervertebral foremen

A

Passageway for spinal nerves entering and leaving the vertebral column

37
Q

Odontoid process

A

Extension of the axis that allows for rotation between C1 and C2

38
Q

Sacral foramina

A

Passageways for sacral spinal nerves

39
Q

Sacral promontory

A

Protrusion of the sacrum into the pelvis, defined the anterior posterior diameter of the pelvis

40
Q

Sternal angle

A

Attachment of the second rib

41
Q

Xiphoid process

A

Cartilaginous extension of the interior sternum

42
Q

Internal acoustic meatus

A

Location of inner ear

43
Q

External acoustic meatus

A

Passageway to the middle ear through the temporal bone

44
Q

Carotid canal

A

Passageway for the carotid artery; Major artery that supplies oxygen to the brain

45
Q

Optic foramen

A

Passageway for the optic nerve for site

46
Q

Sella turcica

A

Bony protection for the major hormone producing gland pituitary gland

47
Q

Cribriform plate

A

Passageways for olfactory nerves for smell

48
Q

Middle and superior concha

A

Bony projection of the ethmoid bone covered by mucous membranes, warm and moist air

49
Q

Mastoid process

A

Protrusion behind the ear on the school, point of attachment for some neck muscles

50
Q

Crista galli

A

Place where meninges attach

51
Q

Occipital protuberance

A

Helps identify a male or female skull

52
Q

Foramen magnum

A

Passageway for the brain stem that will continue as the spinal cord below the occipital bone

53
Q

Jugular foramen

A

Passageway for the jugular vein, major vein that drains blood from the brain