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Anatomy

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The body as a whole can be subdivided into two major divisions. Axial and Appendicular
The smallest living units of structure and function in the body. Cells
The most abundant element essential to life. Carbon
A spherical membrane-bound structure that contains the genetic material of the cell and is often referred to as the "command center" of the cell. Nucleus
This membranous organelle is the site of protein synthesis for proteins that are secreted by the cell. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Phospholipids of the plasma membrane are arranged... As a bilayer with their nonpolar tails sandwiched between their polar heads.
Cisternae of this organelle are continuous with the nuclear envelope. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
In the cell membrane, the hydrophilic part of the phospholipid molecule... Faces the exterior of the cell and the interior of the cell.
The membranous structure containing substances that protect the human from harm. Lysosomes and Peroxisomes
Which cell fiber serves as part of the "cellular muscles?' Microfilament
The epidermis is composed of several types of epithelial cells. One type, called keratinocytes become filled with a tough, fibrous protein called... Keratin
The strongest most durable type of cartilage. Fibrocartilage
The mixed secretions of sebaceous and ceruminous glands form a brown waxy substance called... Cerumen
The skin glands include three kinds of microscopic glands. Sweat, Sebaceous, and Ceruminous
What fibers are present in all three types of cartilage, but are most numerous in fibrocartilage? Collagenous
Fibrocartilage can be found in the... Symphysis Pubis
The vertebral bones that support the small (lower section) of the back. Lumbar Vertebrae
The dorsal body cavity is subdivided into a cranial cavity and a spinal cavity. True
As the concentration of hydrogen ions increases, the pH goes _____, and the solution becomes more _____. Down; Acidic
As the concentration of hydroxide ions (OH–) increases, the: The solution becomes more basic; PH rises
Which organelle processes and packages material to be secreted? Golgi Apparatus
In the cell membrane, the hydrophilic part of the phospholipid molecule: Faces the exterior of the cell; Faces the interior of the cell
Which type of tissue has cube-shaped cells and can be found lining the kidney tubules? Simple cuboidal epithelium
Created by: condon
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