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Katelyn Porter
Anatomy weeks 1-5
The _____ system is involved in immunity. | Lymphatic |
The space that encloses the brain and spinal cord forms one continuous cavity called ____ cavity. | Dorsal |
Processes for maintaining or restoring homeostasis are known as | Homeostatic control mechanisms |
Intrinsic control: | is sometimes called autoregulation |
What is not a subatomic particle? | Radon |
What is the most abundant element essential to life? | Carbon |
What term is used to describe all of the chemical reactions that occur in body cells? | Metabolism |
A structural lipid found in the cell membrane is a: | Phospholipid & Steroid |
Which level of protein structure refers to the number, kind, and sequence of amino acids? | Primary |
Acids: | Are protein donors, Taste sour, and Release hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution |
The mitochondria structure is called the _____ of the cell. | "Powerhouse" |
What component distinguishes one nucleotide from another? | Nitrogen base |
How does water move through the cell membrane? | by Osmosis |
Which of the following cytoskeleton elements are the largest in diameter? | Microtubules |
Which of the following is a type of cell extension that lines the intestines and other areas of the body? | Microvilli |
What are skin cells (epithelial) held tightly together by? | Desmosomes |
What lubricating substance is produced by goblet cells? | Mucus |
What is the fluid environment that fills the space between the cells of the body? | Extracellular matrix |
Where is the stratified squamous (keratinized) epithelial cells found? | Epidermis |
The _____ junction glue the epidermis and dermis together and provides mechanical support for the epidermis. | Dermoepidermal |
What is the fluid environment that fills the space between the cells of the body? | Extracellular matrix |
Where is the stratified squamous (keratinized) epithelial cells found? | Epidermis |
The _____ junction glue the epidermis and dermis together and provides mechanical support for the epidermis. | Dermoepidermal |