Biology Terms
Anatomy
Study of structure of an organism
Dorsal
Top of the body
Cell Membrane
Membrane surrounding the organelles of the cell
Plasma
The unclotted fluid portion of the blood
Dermis
Deepest layer of the skin
Physiology
The study of the function of an organism
Cranial
Towards the front of the body
Nucleus
Contains the genetic material of the cell
Serum
Fluid left over after the blood is clotted
Melanocyte
Pigment cells found in the skin
Absorbtion
Taking dissolved materials into the cell
Ventral
Bottom of the body
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell
Erythocyte
Red Blood Cell - Carries oxygen
Hair follicle
Site where the hair shaft originates from
Mitosis
Replication of cells
Caudal
Towards the rear of the body
Endoplasmic reticulum
Membrane where things are manufactured
Leukocyte
White blood cell, part of the immune system
Sebaceous Glands
Secrete an oily mixture of fat and cellular debris
Meiosis
Replication of cells to create gametes
Anterior
Towards the front of the body
DNA
The Genetic Code
Platelets
Important in blood clotting
Sweat Glands
Excrete water, salt, urea, uric acid