lab midterm 2026

Unique structure of nerve cells

Dendrites

Function of dendrites

Branch out into extensions which increase surface area for receiving signals from multiple sources

Unique structure of ciliated epithelial cells

Cilia

Function of cilia

Tiny hair like projections that allow the cell to move substances like mucus and debris in a specific direction

Unique structure of red blood cells

Lack a nucleus

Function of lacking a nucleus

More room to transport oxygen

10x ocular X 40x objective high power

400x

10x ocular X 4x objective scanning

40x

10x ocular X 10x objective low power

100x

10x ocular X 100x objective oil immersion

1000x

Anterior (ventral)

To the front

Posterior (dorsal)

To the back

Deep

Toward the core

Proximal

Near the trunk

Superficial

Toward the surface

Lateral

Toward the side

Medial

Toward the middle

Distal

Away from the trunk

Inferior

Below

Superior

Above

Thoracic cavity

Heart and lungs

Abdominal cavity

Stomach and liver

Pelvic cavity

Uterus and ovaries

Cranial cavity

Brain

Vertebral cavity

Spinal cord

reproductive system

Contain sex producing cells of the body, transport of sex cells, and development of a fetus

Organs in reproductive system

Uterus, penis, vagina and seminal vesicles

Muscular system

Move and strengthen joints and generate heat along with other functions like abdominal compression

Skeletal system

Supports the body, protects delicate organs, produces blood

Respiratory system

Lungs exchange gasses between blood and air

Organs in respiratory system

Nose, larynx, trachea, and lungs

Endocrine system

Produces horomones

Organs in endocrine system

Thyroid, adrenal, endocrine glands

Circulatory system

Transports oxygen, carbon dioxide and other materials throughout the body

Organs in circulatory system

Heart, blood and blood vessels

Nervous system

Coordinates body regions, interprets environmental cues, and integrates information

Organs in nervous system

Brain, spinal cord, nerves

Urinary system

Gets rid of nitrogenous waste, adjusts the chemical balance of body fluids and maintains blood volume

Organs in urinary system

Kidneys and urinary bladder

Digestive system

Provides nutrients and water to the body and removes waste

Organs in digestive system

Mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver and intestines

Integumentary system

External body covering that protects deeper tissue

Organs in integumentary system

Skin, hair and nails

Lymphatic system

Protects body from foreign particles like bacteria, viruses and fungi

Organs in lymphatic system

Lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, tonsils

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