Cells
What is Osmosis?
The diffusion of water only across a semi-permeable membrane.
A tissue is:
A collection of cells
Where does blood cell formation happen?
In the Bone Marrow
Myosin is ___ filaments.
Thick
What is the overall function of the nervous system?
Which way will the water move in a hypotonic solution?
Into the cell
Which tissue forms the Brain and the Spinal Cord?
Nervous Tissue
What division of bones are your limbs?
The appendicular division
Where are Neurotransmitters stored?
Synaptic Vesicles
The parts of a Neuron are:
The cell body, dendrites and axons.
Diffusion and Osmosis are examples of:
Passive Transport
What cartilage pads the end of bones?
Hyaline
What is the diaphysis of the bone?
The main or midsection of the bone
What is muscle fatigue?
When a muscle loses ability to contract after prolonged use.
What is the function Myelin Sheaths?
To insulate axons
Molecules will move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration until they reach:
Equilibrium
Simple Squamous epithelium performs what function?
Diffusion
The hole in the base of the skull, which the spinal cord passes through:
Foramen Magnum
What is a muscle fiber membrane?
The Sarcolemma
What is the function of astrocytes?
To connect blood vessels to neurons.
What is the first step in Mitosis?
Prophase
What tissue surrounds and cushions the body's organs?
Connective Tissue
What type of joint does the thumb have?
Saddle
What neurotransmitter is needed to initiate a muscle contraction?
Acetylcholine
What is the overall function of the cerebellum?
Maintaining balance and movement and muscle control.