Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Mosby's Essential #1

Mosby's Essential Sciences - Chapter 1

WordDefinition
Cytoplasm Material enclosed by the cell membrane.
Nutrients Essential elements and molecules obtained from the diet that are required by the body for normal function.
Metabolites Molecules synthesized or broken down inside the body by chemical reactions.
Apical surface The surface of epithelial tissue that is exposed to the ecternal environment.
Mitosis Cell division in which the cell duplicates its DNA and divides into two identical daughter cells.
Interphase The period during which a cell grows and carries on its activities.
Cell The basic structural unit of a living organism. It contains a nucleus and cytoplasm and is surrounded by a membrane.
Elastic fibers Connective tissue fibers that are extensible and elastic. They are made of a protein called elastin, which returns to its original length after being stretched.
Element Susbtance containing only a single kind of atom.
Organelles The basic components of a cell that perform specific functions within the cell.
Carbohydrates Sugars, starches, and cellulose composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Mitochondria Cell organelles of rod or oval shape that provide energy for cellular activity.
Basal Surface The tissue surface that faces the inside of the body.
Proteins Substances formed from amino acids.
Cytosol The fluid that surrounds the nucleus or organelles inside the cell membrane.
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) A compound that stores energy in the muscles. When it is broken down during catabolic reactions, it releases energy.
Nervous tissue A specialized tissue that coordinates and regulates body activity. It can develop more excitability and conductivity than other types of tissue.
Collagen A protein substance composed of small fibrils that combine to create the connective tissue of fasciae, tendons, and ligaments. When combined with water, it forms gelatin. Collagen constitues approximately one fourth of the protein in the body.
Osmosis Diffusion of water from a region of lower concentration of solution to a region of higher concentration of solution across the semipermeable membrane of a cell.
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) Genetic material of the cell that carries the chemical "blueprint" of the body.
Homeostasis The relatively constant state of the internal environment of the body that is maintained by adaptive responses.
Collagenous fibers Strong fibers with little capacity for stretch. They have a high degree of tensile strenght, which allows them to withstand longitudinal stress.
Lysosome Cell organelle that is part of the intracellular digestive system.
Cardiac muscle fibers Smaller, striated, involuntary muscle fibers (cells) in the heart that contract to pump blood.
Inorganic compounds Chemical structures that do not have carbon and hydrogen atoms as the primary structure.
Systemic anatomy The study of the structure of a particular body system.
Anabolism Chemical processes in the body that join simple compounds to form more complex compunds of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. The processes require energy supplied from ATP.
Catabolism Chemical processes in the body that release energy as complex compunds are broken down into simpler ones.
Impermeable The quality of not permitting entry of a substance.
Regional anatomy The study of body structures of a particular area of the body.
High-energy bonds Covalent bonds created in specific organic substrates in the presence of enzymes.
Physiology The study of the processes and functions involved in supporting life.
Phagocytosis The process of endocytosis followed by digestion of the vesicle contents by enzymes present in the cytoplasm.
Anatomy The study of the structures of the body and the relationship of its parts.
Endocytosis The cellular process of engulfing particles located outside the cell membrane into a cell by forming vesicles.
Microvilli Small projections of the cell membrane that increase the surface area of the cell.
Ion Pumps Carriers that transport substances into or out of a cell using energy.
Passive tranport Transportation of a substance across the cell membrane without the use of energy.
Lipids Organic compunds that have carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms but in a different proportion than that of carbohydrates.
Diffusion Movement of ions and molecules from an area of higher concentration to that of a lower concentration.
Phospholipid bilayer Cell membrane made up of lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Molecule A combination of 2 or more atoms. A molecule is the smallest portion of a substance that can exist separately without losing the physical and chemical properties of that substance.
Connective tissue The most abundant type of tissue in the body, it supports and holds together the body and its parts, protects the body from foreign matter, and is organized to transport substances throughout the body.
Atom The smallest particle of an element. They are made up of protons, neutrons and electrons.
Tissue A group of similar cells combined to perform a specific function.
Skeletal muscle fibers Large, cross-striated cells that are connected to the skeleton and under voluntary control of the nervous system.
Organic compounds Substances that have carbon and hydrogen as part of their basic structure.
Atrophy A decrease in the size of a body part or organ caused by a decrease in the size of cells.
Energy The capacity to work, and work is movement or a change in the physical structure or matter.
Endoplasmic reticulum A network of intracellular membranes in the form of tubes that is conected to the nuclear membrane.
Basement membrane A permeable membrane that attaches epithelial to the underlying connective tissues.
Hypertrophy An increase in the size of a cell, which results in an increase in the size of a body part or organ.
Surface anatomy The study of internal organs and structures as they can be recognized and related to external features.
Epithelial tissues A specialized group of tissues that cover and protect the surface of the body cavities and form glands.
Reticular fibers Delicate, connective tissue fibers that occur in networks and support small structures such as capillaries, nerve fibers, and the basement membrane.
Cytoskeleton A framework of proteins inside the cell providing flexibility and strength.
Active transport The transport of substances into or out of a cell using energy.
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) A type of nucleic acid.
Matrix The basic substance between the cells of a tissue composed of ground substance.
Meiosis A type of cell division in which each daughter cell receives half the normal number of chromosomes, forming two reproductive cells.
Membrane A thin, sheetlike layer of tissue that covers a cell, an organ, or some other structure; that lines a tube or a cavity; or that divides or separates one part from another.
Metabolism Chemical processes in the body that convert food and air into energy to support growth, distribution of nutrients, and elimination of waste.
Exocytosis The movement of substances out of a cell.
Smooth muscle fibers Muscle fibers that are neither striated nor voluntary. These cells regulate blood flow, propel food through the gut, and squeeze secretions from glands.
Gross anatomy The study of body structures visible to the naked eye.
Muscle tissue A specialized form of tissue that contracts and shortens to provide movement, maintain posture, and produce heat.
Created by: krazy4god
Popular Massage Therapy sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards