Introduction to the Body
A systematic approach to discovery that often begins with observation or previous experiments.
What is, the scientific method? (Patton Et al., pg. 3).
What is, an element? (Patton Et al., pg. 25).
The membrane that encloses the cytoplasm and forms the outer boundary of the cell.
What is, the plasma membrane? (Patton Et al., pg. 44).
A single layer of cube shaped cells.
What is, simple cuboidal? (Patton Et al., pg. 73).
The main stem or primary meaning of the word.
What is, the word root? (Finnegan, pg. 21)
A reasonable guess based on previous informal observations or on previously tested explanations.
What is, a hypothesis? (Patton Et al., pg. 3).
NaCl is an example of what kind of bond?
What is, an ionic bond? (Patton Et al., pg. 26).
Which cellular structure has the ability to break apart large molecules?
What are, lysosomes? (Patton Et al., pg. 47).
An unusually thick scar that develops in the lower layer of the skin.
What is, a keloid? (Patton, Et al., pg 85).
-emesis
What is, vomiting? (Finnegan, pg. 27)
The cranial and spinal cavities compose this cavity.
What is, the dorsal body cavities? (Patton Et al., pg. 9).
A modified nucleotide that plays an important role in energy transfer.
What is, ATP (adenosine triphosphate)? (Patton Et al., pg. 34).
Small fingerlike projections of the plasma membrane that allow the cell to increase its ability to absorb substances.
What are, Microvilli? (Patton Et al., pg. 48).
This form of connective tissue is composed of chondrocytes and has a matrix of a gristle-like gel.
What is, cartilage? (Patton, Et al., pg 81).
-lysis
What is, destruction? (Finnegan, pg. 27)
The relative consistency of the internal environment.
What is, homeostasis? (Patton Et al., pg. 13).
Glucose, galactose, and fructose are all examples of________.
What is, a Monosaccharide (Patton Et al., pg. 30).
These structures are found in the plasma membrane to aid in stabilization.
What is cholesterol? (Patton Et al., pg. 44).
Transmits a nerve impulse away from the cell.
What is, an axon? (Patton, Et al., pg 85).
-megaly
What is, enlargement? (Finnegan, pg. 29).
In exercise, as additional CO2 is produced, the sensors in the body detect the increase of CO2 in the blood stream. This information allows the body to increase the breathing rate to lower the amount of CO2 in the body. This example is known as _____________.
What is, a negative feedback loop? (Patton Et al., pg. 15).
The four elements that make up 99% of the human body.
Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen. (Patton Et al., pg. 25).
Through this process, solutes move across a selectively permeable membrane by diffusion and others do not resulting in an uneven distribution of solutes.
What is, Dialysis? (Patton Et al., pg. 52).
This type of tissue specializes in absorption and lines the inner surface of the stomach and intestines.
What is, simple columnar epithelium? (Patton, Et al., pg 76).
-uresis
What is, urination? (Finnegan, pg. 27)