Exercise 1 and 4 Lab Flashcards

Which serous membrane is involved in an abdominal hernia?

Which smaller body cavity would be opened to perform a total knee joint replacement?

Which membrane-enclosed cell organelle would you expect the plasma cells to have in abundance due to their role in secreting antibodies?

Which organelle would you expect to play the largest role in total cell destruction?

During which phase of the cell cycle do some antifungal medications work by blocking DNA synthesis?

What does 'endo' mean?

What does 'glyco' refer to?

What does 'nucle' refer to?

What does 'auto' mean?

What does 'anti' mean?

What does 'cyto' refer to?

Which organelle would you expect to play the largest role in total cell destruction?

During ________, the shortest phase of mitosis, chromosomes are pulled toward the poles of the cell.

During this phase of mitosis, the mitotic spindle forms and the nuclear envelope fragments.

This organelle is particularly important during cell division. It directs the formation of the mitotic spindle.

Abdominal Hernia

An abdominal hernia occurs when weakened muscles allow abdominal structures to protrude.
The serous membrane involved in certain abdominal hernias is the peritoneum.

Knee Joint Replacement

The smaller body cavity accessed during a total knee joint replacement is the synovial cavity.

Plasma Cells and Antibodies

Plasma cells are crucial for the immune response as they secrete antibodies.
These antibodies, being proteins, require an abundance of rough endoplasmic reticulum in plasma cells.

Cell Destruction and Organelles

Lysosomes are the organelles responsible for total cell destruction.

Antifungal Medications and Cell Cycle

Antifungal medications that inhibit DNA synthesis target cells during the S phase of the cell cycle.

Medical Prefixes and Their Meanings

Endo: Means inside, taking, or within.
Glyco: Refers to sugar.
Nucle: Relates to nucleus or nuclear.
Auto: Indicates self or self-acting.
Anti: Signifies against or opposite.
Cyto: Pertains to cell.

Mitosis Phases

Anaphase: The shortest phase of mitosis where chromosomes are pulled toward the cell poles.
Prophase: During this phase, the mitotic spindle forms and the nuclear envelope fragments.
Centriole: An organelle critical for directing the formation of the mitotic spindle during cell division.

Test your knowledge on abdominal hernias and joint anatomy with these flashcards. This quiz covers essential anatomical terms and concepts related to body cavities and serous membranes used in medical labs. Perfect for students studying anatomy or preparing for exams.