bsc 2085 final exam study guide UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
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definition of histology microscopic study of tissues and organs
anatomical position body is erect, standing shoulder-width apart, arms are to the side, palms facing
forward and thumbs facing upward
organs in the ventral/anterior body cavity divides into thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities (divides into abdominal and
pelvic cavities)
contains: heart, lungs, trachea, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gall bladder,
spleen, kidneys, small and large intestines, ureters, and reproductive organs
chemicals regarded as organic compounds carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
characteristics of cations has a positive charge, forms when an atom losses an electron, is smaller than the
neutral atom, is named based upon a parent element, has a charge indication,
groups 1 and 2 of the periodic table form cations, and they migrate toward the
negative electrode.
elements that make up 96% of body weight oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen
mitosis a process of cell duplication/reproduction.
one cell gives rise to two genetically identical daughter cells.
function of plasma membrane it separates the cell's content from the external environment, controls the
movement of certain molecules in and out of the cell, and it is involved with
endocytosis and exocytosis.
mechanism of receptor mediated endocytosis bulk amounts of specific molecules are imported into a cell after binding to a cell
surface receptors
osteoblast (tissue) forms mesenchymal tissue; mostly located in the periosteum and endosteum but
also can occur within the compact bone.
types of connective tissue loose connective tissue: provides flexibility and support.
dense connective tissue: provides strength and support.
reticular connective tissue: forms the framework of organs.
cartilage: provides flexibility and support to joints.
bone: supports and protects organs.
blood: transports nutrients and oxygen, removes waste products.
adipose tissue/body fat: stores energy and insulates the body.
embryonic connective tissue: supports and binds other tissues, transports
nutrients, and defends against infections.
location of elastic cartilage the external ear and the lateral region of the external auditory meatus; also in the
auditory tube
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definition of histology microscopic study of tissues and organs
anatomical position body is erect, standing shoulder-width apart, arms are to the side, palms facing
forward and thumbs facing upward
organs in the ventral/anterior body cavity divides into thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities (divides into abdominal and
pelvic cavities)
contains: heart, lungs, trachea, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gall bladder,
spleen, kidneys, small and large intestines, ureters, and reproductive organs
chemicals regarded as organic compounds carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
characteristics of cations has a positive charge, forms when an atom losses an electron, is smaller than the
neutral atom, is named based upon a parent element, has a charge indication,
groups 1 and 2 of the periodic table form cations, and they migrate toward the
negative electrode.
elements that make up 96% of body weight oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen
mitosis a process of cell duplication/reproduction.
one cell gives rise to two genetically identical daughter cells.
function of plasma membrane it separates the cell's content from the external environment, controls the
movement of certain molecules in and out of the cell, and it is involved with
endocytosis and exocytosis.
mechanism of receptor mediated endocytosis bulk amounts of specific molecules are imported into a cell after binding to a cell
surface receptors
osteoblast (tissue) forms mesenchymal tissue; mostly located in the periosteum and endosteum but
also can occur within the compact bone.
types of connective tissue loose connective tissue: provides flexibility and support.
dense connective tissue: provides strength and support.
reticular connective tissue: forms the framework of organs.
cartilage: provides flexibility and support to joints.
bone: supports and protects organs.
blood: transports nutrients and oxygen, removes waste products.
adipose tissue/body fat: stores energy and insulates the body.
embryonic connective tissue: supports and binds other tissues, transports
nutrients, and defends against infections.
location of elastic cartilage the external ear and the lateral region of the external auditory meatus; also in the
auditory tube
