APHY 101-26 Exam 1 Study Guide Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts, processes, and categories from Chapters 1 through 5 of APHY 101-26 Exam 1 Study Guide.

Homeostasis

A core physiological topic in Chapter 1 concerning the body's mechanisms for maintaining internal stability.

4 elements that comprise 96% of the human body

A key topic in Chapter 2-3 addressing the primary chemical elements composing nearly all human body mass.

4 major organic compounds

A major topic in Chapter 2-3 covering essential biological macromolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Enzymes

A topic covered in Chapter 2-3 detailing biological catalysts and their functions.

ATP

A cellular energy molecule topic listed under Chapter 2-3.

Interphase

A stage of cellular reproduction specifically listed as an example phase in Chapter 4.

Mitosis

A phase of nuclear division during cellular reproduction listed as an example in Chapter 4.

Cytokinesis

The stage of cellular division following mitosis, listed as an example step in Chapter 4.

Transcription

A major process of protein synthesis outlined in Chapter 4.

Translation

A process in protein synthesis following transcription listed in Chapter 4.

Hyperplasia

A specific cellular response or condition listed under Chapter 4.

Atrophy

A cellular condition involving cell size reduction or wasting listed in Chapter 4.

4 basic types of tissue

The foundational tissue categories examined in Chapter 5 regarding structure, location, and function.

4 main classes of connective tissue

The principal groupings of connective tissue detailed in Chapter 5, including their subclasses, characteristics, and locations.