Physiology exam 1
What is an endocrine gland?
A gland that secretes a substance (a hormone) into the bloodstream.
Where does translation occur?
ribosomes in the cytoplasm
What is physiology?
The study of how living things function (focuses on the underlying mechanisms)
What is anatomy?
The study of the structure of body parts and their relationship to one another.
What is an organ composed of?
Composed of 2 or more tissue types - designed to perform a specific task
What is tissue composed of?
Groups of cells that are similar in structure and function and embedded in an extracellular matrix
Where is the mitochondria located in the cell?
cytoplasm
How are anatomy and physiology related?
form and function are closely related in all living things.
How does ATP store energy?
in the form of high energy phosphate bonds
What is an organ system composed of?
organs
What is an exocrine gland?
A ducted gland that produces a secretion onto a body surface.
What is ATP composed of?
A ribose of five-carbon sugars, adenine (a nitrogenous base), and three phosphate groups
What is glucose?
a simple sugar which is an important energy source in living organisms
What does tranfer RNA do?
translate mRNA code linking specific bases on the mRNA with specific amino acids that will be used to build protein.