Biology Terms
Anatomy
Study of structure of an organism
Dorsal
Top of the body
Cell Membrane
Membrane surrounding the organelles of the cell
Golgi Apparatus
Packages and delivers materials
Repro tract: serous or mucous
Mucous
Physiology
The study of the function of an organism
Cranial
Towards the front of the body
Nucleus
Contains the genetic material of the cell
Lysosomes
Clean up debris
Peritoneum: Mucous or serous
Serous
Absorbtion
Taking dissolved materials into the cell
Ventral
Bottom of the body
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell
mRNA
Carries the genetic code
Organ of transitional epithelium
Bladder
Mitosis
Replication of cells
Caudal
Towards the rear of the body
Endoplasmic reticulum
Membrane where things are manufactured
DNA: Double Helix
Represents the genetic code
Tendons and ligaments
Connective tissue
Meiosis
Replication of cells to create gametes
Anterior
Towards the front of the body
DNA
The Genetic Code
Mammary gland (type of gland)
An apocrine gland
Mediastinum
Separates thoracic cavity into right and left sides