Basic Chemistry
Atoms that have the same number of protons and electrons, but different number of neutrons
Isotopes
studies the form and structure of the body
Anatomy
Describes the organization of cell membranes
The fluid mosaic model
the study of tissues and how they are arranged into organs
Histology
Order the layers of skin from superficial to deep
Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis
The time required for half of the radioactive material from a test to be eliminated from the body
Biological half-life
examines how the body functions
Physiology
Catalyze chemical reactions
Enzymes
Changing from one type of mature tissue to another
Metaplasia
Great majority of epidermal cells; Synthesize keratin
Keratinocytes
Large molecules with both polar (charged) and nonpolar regions (neutral)
Amphipathic molecules
What are the 2 subdivisions of anatomy
Macroscopic or Gross and Microscopic
1. Diffusion
2. Facilitated diffusion
3. Osmosis
4. Filtration
Are all examples of what?
Passive processes
Cuboidal, columnar, squamous
Name the 5 layers of the Epidermis
Stratum Corneum, Stratum Lucidum, Stratum Granulosum, Stratum Spinosum, Stratum Basale
The 4 Properties of Water
Transports
Lubricates
Cushions
Excretes wastes
Space between emebranes
Serous cavity
Transport process for small charged or polar solutes requires assistance from plasma membrane proteins
Facilitated Diffusion
epithelial organ that secretes substances for use elsewhere in the body or releases them for elimination from the body
Gland
Name the layers of the dermis
Papillary layer and reticular layer
Blood is an example of a
Colloid
What organ is the pericardium associated with?
The heart
Solution has a lower concentration of solutes, higher concentration of water than in cytosol
Hypotonic solution
Elastic fiber abnormality
Marfan's Syndrome
What layer of skin is tattoo ink injected into?
Papillary layer of the dermis