Week 1 Chapter 20 Study Guide

The ________ is one of the most basic units of life and is often described as the basic building block of the human body. molecule atom cell organelle

Cell

Each cell has an outer covering called the ________, which allows some substances passage into or out of the cell and denies passage to other substances. DNA cell membrane nucleus organelle

Cell membrane

The ________ is a network of tubules that can be rough or smooth. It is attached to the nuclear membrane. centriole mitochondrion Golgi apparatus endoplasmic reticulum

Endoplasmic reticulum

________ is the study of the hereditary makeup of animals or plants. DNA Phagocytosis Genetics Pinocytosis

Genetics

________ is the transfer of genetic traits from parent to child. Inheritance DNA Disease Heredity

Heredity

________ is the two-part cell division process in sexually reproducing organisms that yields gametes, reproductive cells with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cells. Anaphase Metaphase Meiosis Telophase

Meiosis

________ tissue is conductive and acts as the functional unit of the nervous system. Muscle Connective Epithelial Nerve

Nerve

Tissues with similar functions form ________. systems cells organs skin

Organs

________ is the study of diseases and disorders that affect organisms. Homeostasis Physiology Anatomy Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology

In ________, the cell engulfs a solid particle, such as a bacterium. phagocytosis pinocytosis genetics mitosis

Phagocytosis

________ is the study of the function of an organism. Homeostasis Anatomy Pathophysiology Physiology

Physiology

________ tissue is controlled by the autonomic nervous system. Connective Smooth muscle Epithelial Striated muscle

Smooth muscle

________ tissue forms skeletal muscles. Smooth muscle Striated muscle Epithelial Connective

Striated muscle

Active transport is a method in which cellular energy is used so that cells can obtain what they need from tissue fluid. True False

True

The mitochondria are known as the "powerhouse" of the cell due to their ability to produce energy. True False

True

Which of the following is NOT part of the digestive system? Gallbladder Urethra Pancreas Appendix

Urethra

________ tissue is the most abundant type of tissue in the human body. Connective Epithelial Nerve Muscle

Connective

________ involves the movement of dissolved particles from an area of greater concentration to an area of lesser concentration. Osmosis Filtration Active transport Diffusion

Diffusion

________ is the study of the structures of an organism. Physiology Homeostasis Anatomy Pathophysiology

Anatomy

The most basic level of the body's structure is the ________. atom organelle molecule cell

Atom

________ occurs when digestion of food takes place. Phagocytosis Catabolism Pinocytosis Anabolism

Catabolism

The nucleus is the control center of the cell. True False

True

________ or involuntary muscle tissue is found in the viscera (walls of hallow organs). Smooth Rough Cardiac Skeletal

Smooth

________ tissue is a flat arrangement of cells that forms the skin, lines and covers the organs, lines the walls of cavities, and forms tubes, ducts, and some glands. Epithelial Muscle Connective Nerve

Epithelial

Osmosis is a form of diffusion whereby water is pulled through a membrane, moving from areas of lesser concentration to areas of greater concentration. True False

False