Structure+Function Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is metabolism?
Sum of all the chemical process that occur in the body
What is catabolism?
breakdown of complex chemical substances
What is anabolism?
the build up of complex chemical substance
What is differentiation?
Development of a cell from an unspecialized to a specialized state
What are organisms composed of?
organ systems
What are organ systems composed of?
organs
What are organs composed of?
tissues
What are tissues composed of?
cells
What are cells composed of?
organelles
What are organelles composed of?
molecules
What are molecules composed of?
atoms
Define Atom
the smallest unit of matter take part in reactions
Define Molecule
two or more atoms joined together
Define Ion
charged particles of atoms
Define Electrolyte
compound of these ions can dissolve in water
Define Cell
the basic structural and functional units of an
organism
Define Tissue
groups of cells and materials
surrounding them
Define Organs
structures that are composed of two or more
different types of tissues
Define System
consists of related organs with a
common function
What are feedback loops?
Homeostasis is maintained by regulatory processes
What is homeostasis?
Tendency of a body to maintain a relatively constant internal environment
Define a Receptor
structure that senses change in the body
Define Integrating Center
control center that processes the sensory information
Define Effector
cell or organ that carries out the final corrective action to restore homeostasis
