anatomy

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the transport of fully digested food into the circulatory system to feed the tissues and cells

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absorption

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accessory nerve

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known as eleventh cranial nerve, a type of nerve that controls the motion of the neck and shoulders.

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adenosine triphosphate

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transports chemical energy within cells for the metabolism

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adipose tissue

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a specialized connective tissue considered fat, which gives smoothness and contour to the body

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adrenal glands

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glands that are located at the top of the kidney assisting in regulation of metabolism, stress response, and blood pressure support of the immune system health through the generation of specific hormones.

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anatomy

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the study of the human body structure, how the parts are organized, and the science of the structure of organisms and their parts.

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aorta

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bodies largest artery, the arterial trunk that carries the blood to be distributed by branch arteries through the body.

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arteries

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thick walled, muscular, flexible tubes that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the capillaries throughout the body.

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arterioles

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small arteries that deliver blood to capillaries

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auricularis muscles

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the 3 muscles that work together to move the ear upward, forward, or backward.

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auriculotemporal

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affects the external ear and skin above the temple, up to the top of the skull

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automonic nervous system

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abbreviated ANS. the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary muscles. regulates actions of hearts, blood vessels, smooth muscles, glands.

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belly

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middle part of the muscle

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blood

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nutritive fluid circulating the cardiovascular system to supply oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues. Also removes toxins and carbon dioxide/waste.

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blood vessels

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structures that transport blood to and from the heart and various tissues in the body.

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brain stem

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structure that connects spinal cord to the brain

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buccal nerve

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effects the muscles of the mouth

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buccinator

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the thin, flat muscle of the cheek between the upper and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips (whistle)

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cardiovascular system

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body system consisting of the heart, capillaries, arteries, veins

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carpus

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also known as a wrist

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cell membrane

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part of the cell that encloses the protoplasm and permits soluble substances to enter and leave the cell.

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cells

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basic unit of all living things , capable of performing all fundamental functions in life

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central nervous system

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CNS cerebrospinal nervous system. Consists of brain, spinal, spinal and cranial nerves

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cervical nerves

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a branch of the facial nerve that effects the side of the neck and the platysma muscle.

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cervical cutaneous nerve

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located at the side of the neck affects the front and sides of the neck as far down as the breast bone.

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cervical vertebrae

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the seven bones at the top part of the vertabral column located in the neck region.

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circulatory system

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also known as the cardiovascular system; system that controls the steady circulation of blood through the body by the means of the heart and blood vessels