ISSA (CFT): UNIT 2: Basic Anatomy & Physiology

A collection of similar cells and their intracellular substances.

Any of a large group of monobasic acids, especially those found in animal and vegetable fats and oils.

The storage form of fat made up of three fatty acids and a glycerol group.

A polypeptide hormone functioning in the regulation of the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, especially the conversion of glucose to glycogen, which lowers the blood glucose level.

Principal circulating sugar in the blood and the major energy source of the body.

Any of a large group of monobasic acids, especially those found in animal and vegetable fats and oils.

Structure of the cell that stores glycogen and enzymes for glycogen breakdown and synthesis.

Chemical process that converts lactate and pyruvate back into glucose.

The metabolic process that creates energy from the splitting of glucose to form pyruvic acid or lactic acid and ATP.

Epithelium consisting of one or more cell layers, the most superficial of which is composed of flat, scalelike or platelike cells.

Epithelial tissue consisting of one or more cell layers, the most superficial of which is composed of cube-shaped or somewhat prismatic cells.

Epithelium consisting of one or more cell layers, the most superficial of which is composed of elongated and somewhat cylindrical cells projecting toward the surface.

Of, relating to, affecting, or resembling a gland or its secretion.

Connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.

Connective tissue that connects bone to bone or bone to cartilage.