What is the relationship between anatomy and physiology

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What is the function of mast cells

secrete heparin and histamine

Define ground substance

unstructured material that fills the space between cells

Which body cavity is larger? Dorsal or ventral

ventral

What is the composition of bone

70% minerals and 30% protein (collagen) 99% Ca, 85% P, 60% Mg

Define matrix

Innermost compartment of the mitochondrion

Where are mucous membranes located?

Lines inside of organs that are open to the exterior

What is simple epithelial tissue

Thin and all cells have the same polarity, so the distance from thenucleus to the basement membrane does not change from one cell to the next

Where is dense fibrous connective tissue found

-tendons and ligaments; needs to be very strong

What is a tissue?

A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to carry out a particular function

What is an acid-base reaction?

An acid base reaction is when an acid and a base are placed together and they react to neutralize the acid and base properties.

What is the function of macrophage cells

Carryout phagocytosis.

Distinguish between Collagen and elastin

Collagen are thick threads of the protein collagen. Elastin are composed of a springlike protein.

The two major body cavities

Dorsal Cavity and the ventral cavity.

What is homeostasis and how is it maintained

Homeostasis- conditions inside an organism do not change maintained through negative feedback

What are goblet cells and where are they found?

Mucous producing cells. They are found in the epithelium of the GI tract and the respiratory tract except in the alveoli

What are the reactants and products of a reaction

Reactants are substances that participate in a reaction, while products are substances that form as a result of a reaction

What is an endocrine gland?

Releases secretion into internal fluids (no ducts used)

What is the function of fibroblast cells

Responsible for synthesis of fibers and intercellular ground substance (wound repair)

What is an exocrine gland and give an example?

Secrete their products on to the surfaces of organs Ex) Sweat glands

What is negative feedback?

a system to keep body conditions within a set normal range by reversing any upward or downward shift

What is matter?

anything that occupies space and has mass

What are neurons?

basic building blocks of the nervous system

What makes up bones

bone tissue, marrow, cartilage, periosteum

What is the ph range for a base

greater than 7

What makes up the axial portion of the body

head, neck, trunk

What is the ph range of acid

less than 7

What is the structure of protein

made of amino acids (20 different ones), held together by peptide bonds making polypeptide chains

What is stratified epithelial tissue

multiple layers of cells

What are the components of an atom

protons, neutrons, electrons

Where is fibrous connective tissue found?

tendons and ligaments

What is phagocytosis?

the ingestion of bacteria or other material by phagocytes and amoeboid protozoans.

What are neuroglial cells?

they are support cells that surround neurons and provide nutrients, immune support, and appropriate external environment


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