Cells
The mitochondria is the...
The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.
What are the four types of tissues?
Connective/ Muscle/ Epithelial/ Nervous Tissues
What are the 3 types of Muscle Tissue?
Skeletal/Smooth/Cardiac
The Central Nervous System (CNS) consists of which two?
The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord.
What is Endocytosis/Exocytosis
Endocytosis is when things enter the cell.
Exocytosis is when things exit the cell.
Dendrites- Receive signals
Axons- Send signals
Tarsals- Term for feet
Carpals- Term for hands
Phalanges- Term for fingers
What is the difference between myosin and actin?
Myosin are thick filaments while Actin are thin filaments.
Microglial cells have a roll in...
Removing bacteria and viruses
What are the mitosis stages?
Prophase/ Metaphase/ Anaphase/ Telophase/ Cytokinesis
What is the difference between ligaments and tendons?
Ligaments connect bones to bones.
Tendons connect muscles to bones.
Osteocytes are...
Osteocytes are mature bone cells.
What is the synapse?
What is the role of the cerebellum?
The cerebellum helps with balance and coordination.
Term used to describe how the cell membrane allows specific objects to enter in and out the cell
Selectively Permeable
What are squamous cells?
Squamous cells are flat and thin cells, with single layers.
- Reminder: Function is to diffuse and filtrate
Epiphysis is the term used to call the ends of the bone.
Diaphysis is the term used to call the shaft of the bone.
What is muscular dystrophy?
Left hemisphere: Help move the right side of the body.
Right hemisphere: Help move the left side of the body.
Cancer is essentially a disease of...
Mitosis
Epidermolysis bullosa is a what type of tissue disorder?
It is a connective tissue disorder.
What is Foramen Magnum?
Foramen Magnum is any opening in the skulls for nerves and blood vessels.
Myasthenia Gravis means "grave muscular weakness," and it is an autoinmune disease.
Myelin sheaths are responsible for what?
Myelin sheaths are responsible for the insulation of axons.