Body as a whole pt2 Flashcards
Adipose tissue
Collection of fat cells
Epithelia cells
Skin cells that cover the outside of the body and line the internal surface of organs
Cartilage
Flexiable connective tissue often attached to bones and joints. forms part of ear and nose.
Histologist
specialist in the study of tissues.
Larynx (LAH-RINKS)
Voice box located above trachea. ** hint laryngitis means inflammation of the voice box may result in losing voice.
Pharynx
Throat, serves as a common passage way for food and air ** hint y befor n
Pituitary gland
Endocrine glands at the base of brain **careful when spelling as two ii’s
Thyroid gland
Endocrine gland that surrounds the trachea in the neck
Trachea
Windpipe (tube leading from the troat to the bronchial tubes)
Ureter
One of two tubes, each leading from a single kidney to the urniary bladder
Uterus
womb:the organ that holds embryo/fetud as it develops.
Viscera
Internal organs in the main cavities of the body, especially the abdonmen