A&P Midterm
neutralization reactions
exchange reactions in which an acid and base interact are known as
saturated fats
exist as solids at room temperature
papillary layer
fingerprints and footprints in the epidermis are created by dermal papillae present in the _______
Polysaccharides
glycogen and starch are examples of a specific category of carbohydrates called
melanin
hair color is due to a pigment known as ______
areolar tissue
identify the type of tissue that is found in lymph nodes, the spleen, and bone marrow
cytokinesis
in cell division, the term that refers to the division of the cytoplasm is ______
added
in order to break a disaccharide down into simple sugar units, water molecules must be _____ to each bond
subcantaneous tissue
jan got her microscope slides mixed up in a lab as they were unlabeled. The slide with abundant adipose tissue should be labeled as the ________
flagella
looking under a microscope, you notice cells swimming, propelled by a long tail. what cell structure must these cells have in order to be mobile?
fibrous proteins
major source of stored energy in the body
stratified squamous
many layers of flattened cells should be termed _____ epithelial tissue
smooth
muscle tissue has no visible striations and has spindle-shaped cells
nervous tissue
neurons and neurogila are components of
synovial fluid
reduced friction in movable joints, like the knee
anticondons
sequences of 3 bases found in messenger RNA are called _____
integumentary system
skin and its derivatives; provides the external protective covering of the body
transcription
some antibiotics inhibit tRNA from performing its job of protein synthesis. what process cannot be completed if those antibiotics are administered?
impetigo
staphylococcus infection of the skin that causes pink, water-filled, raised lesions is known as
melanin
the "tanning" effect that occurs when a person is exposed to the sun is due to
gene
the DNA segment that carries information for building one protein or polypeptide chain is called a______
synovial
the _______ membrane lines the fibrous capsule surrounding joints
visceral pericardium
the deepest layer of the serous membrane covering the outer surface of the heart
visceral
the layer of serous membrane that covers an organ is known as the ________ layer
gap junctions
the membrane connections that prevent the leaking of fluid between cells are called _____
Transfer RNA
the molecule that carries an amino acid to the ribosome for incorporation into a protein is _____
thymine, guanine
the nucleotides of DNA join in a complementary way in which adenine pairs with _______ and cytosine pairs with ______
Mitochondrion
the organelle responsible for making the majority of ATP in cells is the _____
peroxisome
the organelle that contains digestive enzymes produced by ribosomes and packaged by the golgi apparatus is the _____
osmosis
the passive process that involves the movement of water through aquaporins is_______
Interphase
the period of the cell cycle when the cell grows and performs is metabolic activities is _______
hydrophobic
the phospholipid tails are _____ which makes the plasma membrane impermeable to water
Golgi apparatus
the preparation of secretory vesicles containing large molecules for export from the cell is the responsibility of the ______
cartilage
the presence of chondrocytes indicates that a tissue is _____
exocrine
the sebaceous and sweat glands associated with the skin are classified as ______ glands because they release secretions to the skins surface via ducts
eccrine glands
the secretions of the ______ are mostly water, sodium chloride, and trace amounts of wastes, lactic acid, and vitamin c
epidermis and dermis
the two main layers of skin are ________
transcription, translation
the two steps of protein synthesis, in correct order, are ______ and ________
simple columnar
the type of epithelial tissue found lining organs of the digestive system such as the small intestines
smooth muscle
the type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs, such as the stomach, and in the walls of blood vessels is _____
melanin, carotene, hemoglobin
three pigments that contribute to skin color
adipose
tissue is commonly called fat
apical
Epithelial tissues have one free surface or edge known as the ____ surface
endocrine
Glands, such as the thyroid, that secrete their products directly into the blood rather than through ducts are classified as
tissues
Groups of cells with a common structure and function.
serous
The pleura and pericardium are examples of ________ membranes that cover organs in a body cavity closed to the exterior.
prophase
a cancer drug interferes with the development of mitotic spindle fibers during cell division. what phase is directly affected?
carbohydrate
a chemist experiments on a molecule with the formula of C(5)H(10)O(5). This composition is likely a ____
2,4,3,5,1
a needle pierces through the epidermal layers of the forearm in the following order 1. stratum basale 2. stratum corneum 3. stratum granulosum 4. stratum lucidum 5. stratum spinosum
deoxyribose, phosphate group, nitrogenous base
a nucleotide of DNA contains 3 components:
RNA
a single nucleotide strand
hypotonic
a solution that contains fewer solutes than a cell is ___ to the cell
simple squamous
a tissue constructed of a single layer of flattened cells is known as
Desmosome
a type of cell junction that anchors adjacent cells together and prevents them from being pulled apart during periods of mechanical stress
keratin
although you get wet while swimming, a tough protein within the skin prevents it from soaking up moisture like a sponge. This substance is __________
protons (hydrogen ions)
an acid is a molecule that releases (donates) _____
enzymes
biological catalysts
7.35 to 7.45
blood pH falls in a narrow range from _____
phagocytosis
by what endocytosis process do some white blood cells engulf (ingest) bacteria?
regeneration
damaged tissue that are repaired by the same kind of cells experience a replacement process known as ______
proteins
during a synthesis reaction, amino acids join to form _____
scar tissue
Which of the following tissues is constructed of many collagen fibers?
cytoplasm
cellular material located outside the nucleus yet inside the plasma membrane is the_____
arrector pili muscles
"Goosebumps" are caused by contractions of the _______.
osseous tissue
Bone is best described as ________.
dense connective tissue
Jacinda tore her Achilles (calcaneal) tendon during a recent track meet. She has injured:
stratified squamous epithelium
The epidermis is composed of
Corneum
The outermost layer of the epidermis is keratinized and known as stratum ________
eccrine
The type of gland responsible for body temperature regulation is the __________ gland.
connective
The type of tissue consisting of cells embedded in an extracellular matrix is __________ tissue.
glucose
carbohydrate known as blood sugar
protein carriers or channels
what assists the movement of substances by facilitated diffusion?
DNA replication
what process results in the exact duplication of DNA?
inside of stomach
where are mucous membranes found?
jaundice
which of the following abnormal skin colors results from liver disorders?
sebum
which of the following kills bacteria and prevents bacterial invasions of the skin?
stratified squamous
which of the following tissues is composed of many layers of cells?
high heat capacity
which property of water explains its ability to prevent sudden changes in body temperature?
smooth muscle tissue
which tissue performs peristalsis to move substances, such as food, through the hollow organs of the body?
nervous tissue
which type of tissue conducts electrochemical impulses?
transitional epithelium
which type of tissue is situated in the lining of the urinary bladder and urethra where stretching occurs?