ATI TEAS SCIENCE
# Term Definition
1 Gametogenesis the process by which diploid germ cells give rise
to haploid gametes (sex cells)
2 Chromatin consists of the DNA and protein that make up
chromosomes
3 Phases of Mitosis 1. Prophase 2. Metaphase 3. Anaphase 4.
Telophase
4 Where does fertilization of an egg The Fallopian tubes.
occur?
5 Morula a solid ball of cells resulting from division of a
fertilized ovum, and from which a blastula is
formed.
6 Epithelial cells - avascular - the lining and covering tissues of the
body - protection, absorption, secretion, and
filtration - classified by cell shape and
arrangement
7 Squamous flattened, scale like epithelial cells
8 Cuboidal cube shaped epithelial cells
9 Columnar long, thin epithelial cells
10 Simple epithelia Single layer of epithelial cells
11 Pseudostratified epithelia Appearance of multiple layers as a result of
differences in cell shape and location (epithelial
cells)
12 Stratified epithelia Multiply laters of cells (epithelial cells)
13 Tissue found in the mouth, Stratified squamous epithelial cells
esophagus, and exterior skin
14 Cells/tissue found lining in the Simple columnar epithelia
digestive tract, and harbor mucus
producing goblet cells
, ATI TEAS SCIENCE
# Term Definition
15 Form membranes where filtration Simple squamous epithelia
or diffusion occurs such as the
alveoli of the lungs
16 Connective tissue Most abundant tissues in the body
17 Most connective tissues are... highly vascular
18 What does connective tissue do? - support and protect the body - characterized by
the presence of a nonliving matrix
19 Examples of connective tissue: - blood - cartilage - ligaments and tendons -
adipose tissue
20 Inducers cells that secrete signal molecules
21 Responders cells that differentiate in response to inducer
cells
22 Medial means nearer to the midline of the body
23 Lateral opposite of medial, refers to a structure further
away from the body's midline
24 Proximal refers to structures closer to the center of the
body
25 Distal refers to structures further away from the center
of the body
26 Anterior refers to structures in front
27 Posterior Refers to structures behind
28 Cephalic meaning towards the head
29 Caudad means towards the tail or posterior
30 Superior Means above or close to the head
# Term Definition
1 Gametogenesis the process by which diploid germ cells give rise
to haploid gametes (sex cells)
2 Chromatin consists of the DNA and protein that make up
chromosomes
3 Phases of Mitosis 1. Prophase 2. Metaphase 3. Anaphase 4.
Telophase
4 Where does fertilization of an egg The Fallopian tubes.
occur?
5 Morula a solid ball of cells resulting from division of a
fertilized ovum, and from which a blastula is
formed.
6 Epithelial cells - avascular - the lining and covering tissues of the
body - protection, absorption, secretion, and
filtration - classified by cell shape and
arrangement
7 Squamous flattened, scale like epithelial cells
8 Cuboidal cube shaped epithelial cells
9 Columnar long, thin epithelial cells
10 Simple epithelia Single layer of epithelial cells
11 Pseudostratified epithelia Appearance of multiple layers as a result of
differences in cell shape and location (epithelial
cells)
12 Stratified epithelia Multiply laters of cells (epithelial cells)
13 Tissue found in the mouth, Stratified squamous epithelial cells
esophagus, and exterior skin
14 Cells/tissue found lining in the Simple columnar epithelia
digestive tract, and harbor mucus
producing goblet cells
, ATI TEAS SCIENCE
# Term Definition
15 Form membranes where filtration Simple squamous epithelia
or diffusion occurs such as the
alveoli of the lungs
16 Connective tissue Most abundant tissues in the body
17 Most connective tissues are... highly vascular
18 What does connective tissue do? - support and protect the body - characterized by
the presence of a nonliving matrix
19 Examples of connective tissue: - blood - cartilage - ligaments and tendons -
adipose tissue
20 Inducers cells that secrete signal molecules
21 Responders cells that differentiate in response to inducer
cells
22 Medial means nearer to the midline of the body
23 Lateral opposite of medial, refers to a structure further
away from the body's midline
24 Proximal refers to structures closer to the center of the
body
25 Distal refers to structures further away from the center
of the body
26 Anterior refers to structures in front
27 Posterior Refers to structures behind
28 Cephalic meaning towards the head
29 Caudad means towards the tail or posterior
30 Superior Means above or close to the head
