MT 108.1 Exam
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Selective Premeability | the cell membrane regulates the passage of materials into and out of the cell |
| Catabolism | the process of breaking down (metabolism) of complex substances into simpler substances which release energy |
| Mitochondria | the major site of cellular energy production |
| Matrix | the substance between cells/tissues made up of ground substance and fibers, provides support fro cellular growth and function |
| Organic Substances | large, complex compounds containing carbon, building blocks of body structures and serve as cellular fuel for energy used for body functions |
| Diffusion | random movement of molecules across the lipid bilayer of the cells plasma membrane |
| Phagocytosis | when a cell actively engulfs a foreign body, the cell "eats" the foreign body, usually seen with white blood cells |
| Metastasis | the spreading of the cancerous cells to other areas remote from the initial cancer site creating a secondary tumor |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | lipid and protein synthesis, transport of proteins and cellular detoxification |
| Fibroblasts | cells that produce the fibers of connective tissues |
| Cytoskeleton | provides structure, support and assists with internal movement |
| Oncology | the study of cancer |
| Carcinogen | a chemical or other environmental agent that produces cancer |
| Mitosis | the duplication of one cell into multiple cells to form specific tissues and structures |
| Lysosomes | contains digestive enzymes that break down cell wastes and toxins |
| Cell | Water is the most abundant substance in what structure? |
| the alignment of chromosomes along centerline of cell | What happens during metaphase? |
| chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, community | What are the levels of organization from smallest to largest? |
| Nervous Tissue | made up of nerve cells that are specialized to send and receive neural impulses that transmit messages within the body |
| collagen, ligaments, bone, elastic fibers, adipose, loose, blood and lymph | Give examples of connective tissue. |
| actual cellular division of the cell in a cleavage process known as cytokinesis | What happens in telophase? |
| Nucleus | houses the cells genetic material |
| Epithelial Tissue | tissue that protects the body by forming the covering and lining of all body cavities and surfaces |
| recommend that they see a medical doctor | What would you do if a client comes to you with a noticeable sized mole? |
| chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, hormones, hypothermia, anti-blood vessel growing drugs | What are the treatments for cancer? |
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