| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Conduct Impulses | This is the primary function of neurons as well as a function that muscle cells do as well |
| Cell | The simplest structural and functional unit of life |
| Insertion | The attachment of a skeletal muscle that USUALLY moves during the contraction of the muscle. It is also USUALLY distal. |
| Columnar | A type of epithelial cell that is taller than it is wide |
| Adipose Tissue | This is a type of connective tissue. Functionally it is the primary site for excess energy storage, it insulates, and forms pads. |
| Neurons | The functional unit of nerve tissue that conducts impulses |
| Organ | A group of cells and tissues with at least one specialized function. Examples include the ulna bone and the biceps brachii |
| Epithelial | This is one of the five major tissue types. It covers and lines the body, ducts, and vessels. Functionally it forms a barrier, helps prevent abrasion, blocks UV light, secretes, absorbs, and is capable of significant regeneration. This tissue typically has little or no extracellular matrix. |
| Bone Tissue | This is one of the four main types of connective tissue. It is important as a major component in the organs that support us against gravity, protect us, and function as lever systems for movement. |
| Cilia | Hair-like organelles that are part of some epithelial cells. They are found in the respiratory system and oviducts of humans. In humans they usually function in moving material adjacent to the cell. |
| Bulk Flow | This involves the movement of relatively large amounts of materials being moved over relatively large distances in a short period of time. The primary system that accomplishes this is the circulatory system. It is supplemented by the lymphatic system. |
| Connective Tissue | This is one of the five major tissue types. Functionally this is important because it plays a role in holding other tissues together, provides protection, insulates, plays a role in bulk flow, immunity, and storage of excess energy. It typically contains a large percentage of extracellular matrix. |
| Nerve Tissue | This is one of the five major tissue types. This tissue includes conductive cells and the cells that act in a supportive role. Functionally they are important in sensory activity and communication between the organs and the central nervous system. |
| Organism | A collection of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems that is capable of sustaining life at some point in time. Examples of this level of biological organization would include me and you. |
| Cardiac Muscle | This tissue is found in the heart. It has attributes similar to both skeletal muscle and smooth muscle. Functionally it is responsible for creating pressure gradients that are responsible for most blood flow. |
| Blood | This is the only liquid tissue. It is essential to bulk flow |
| Cartilage | This is one of the four main types of connective tissue. It is found in joints as well as a number of other places and often helps reduce friction during movement. |
| Cuboidal | A type of epithelial cell that are nearly as tall as they are wide |
| Involuntary Muscle | This muscle tissue is usually found in the walls of tubular organs. Functionally it is responsible for creating pressure gradients that are responsible for moving fluids within the body. It has another name that begins with an "S". |
| Muscle Tissue | This is one of the five major tissue types. It may be responsible for movement, pressure gradients, thermoregulation, and support against gravity. |
| Voluntary Muscle | Muscle tissue usually attached to bones. Functionally it is responsible for creating pressure gradients to move fluids and gases within the body, movement of the body, thermoregulation, and support against gravity. This name does not begin with "S". |
| Reproductive Tissue | This is the tissue type (one of the five major tissue types) that includes the male and female cells that combine to form a fetus. |
| Squamous | A type of epithelial cell that is relatively flat. |
| Whartons Jelly | This is a type of connective tissue found only in the umbilical cord. |
| Skeletal Muscle | Muscle tissue usually attached to bones. Functionally it is responsible for creating pressure gradients to move fluids and gases within the body, movement of the body, thermoregulation, and support against gravity. The second letter is not "T". |
| Motor Neurons | Neurons that conduct impulses from the central nervous system to an organ. This is a functional classification. The answer does not start with an "E". |
| Sensory Neurons | A neuron that usually conducts impulses from sensory receptors to the central nervous system. They are also called afferent neurons. This is a functional classification. |
| Spermatozoa | This cell is the male gamete. In the human it normally has 23 chromosomes. It develops a flagellum while in the duct of the epididymis. This organelle propels the cell. These cells usually travel in herds |
| Smooth Muscle | Muscle tissue usually found in the walls of tubular organs. Functionally it is responsible for creating pressure gradients that are responsible for moving fluids within the body. The correct answer does not start with "I" |
| Striated Muscle | Muscle tissue usually attached to bones. Functionally it is responsible for creating pressure gradients to move fluids and gases within the body, movement of the body, thermoregulation, and support against gravity. The correct answer does not start with "V" nor is the second letter "K". |
| Tissue | A group of cells with similar origin, structure, and function. |
| Ova | This is the name for the female gamete. In the human it normally has 23 chromosomes. It is released from the ovary at ovulation and may be fertilized in the distal third of the oviduct. |
| Origin | The attachment of a skeletal muscle that USUALLY remains motionless during the contraction of the muscle. It is also USUALLY proximal. |
| Interneurons | This is the name for a neuron that is completely within the central nervous system. They transmit impulses between the sensory neurons and the brain, the brain and the motor neurons, and in reflex arcs between the sensory and motor neurons. This is a functional classification. |
| Organ System | A group of cells, tissues, and organs that have at least one specialized function. |
| Longitudinal Plane | A plane that cuts a human or cat into left and right portions. Do not use a word beginning with an "S". |
| Superior | Above. We will use this mostly for humans |
| Posterior | Toward the back. We will mostly use this for humans |
| Sagittal Plane | A plane that cuts a human or cat into left and right portions. Do not use a word beginning with an "L". |
| Parasagittal Pland | A plane that cuts a human or cat into left and right portions but does not cut them in the middle |
| Distal | Away from the attached end of an appendage. We will mostly use this for parts of the appendages and their girdles |
| Anterior | Toward the front. We will mostly use this for humans |
| Inferior | Below. We will mostly use this for humans |
| Caudal | Toward the tail. We will mostly use this for cats. |
| Coronal | A plane that cuts a human into anterior and posterior portions. This plane would cut a cat into ventral and dorsal portions. Do not use a name that starts with "F". |
| Ventral | Toward the side where the sternum is. We will mostly use this for cats |
| Oblique Plane | Any plane that is not a transverse, sagittal, or coronal plane |
| Lateral | Away from the midline. We will use this in both humans and cats |
| Medial | Toward the midline. We will use this in both humans and cats |
| Left | On the side of the body to the north when the subject is facing east. |
| Dorsal | Toward the back. We will mostly use this for cats |
| Proximal | Toward the attached end of an appendage. We will mostly use this for parts of the appendages and their girdles |
| Superficial | Located at or close to the surface. We will use this in humans and cats |
| Cranial | Toward the head. We will mostly use this for cats |
| Right | On the side of the body to the south when the subject is facing east. |
| Deep | Toward the inside. We will use this for humans and cats |
| Cross Section | A plane that cuts across the LONG axis of an object. This plane would cut a human into superior and inferior portions. This plane would cut a cat into cranial and caudal portions. Do not use a name beginning with "T". |
| Frontal Plane | A plane that cuts a human into anterior and posterior portions. This plane would cut a cat into ventral and dorsal portions. Do not use a name that begins with "C". |
| Midsagittal Plane | This is a plane that is along the midline and cuts a human into right and left sections |
| Transverse Plane | A plane that cuts across the LONG axis of an object. This plane would cut a human into superior and inferior portions. This plane would cut a cat into cranial and caudal portions. The answer does not begin with a "C". |
| Coronal Plane | A plane that cuts a human into anterior and posterior portions. This plane would cut a cat into ventral and dorsal portions. The answer does not begin with "F" |
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