Body as a whole pt2 Flashcards

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Adipose tissue

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Collection of fat cells

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2
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Epithelia cells

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Skin cells that cover the outside of the body and line the internal surface of organs

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3
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Cartilage

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Flexiable connective tissue often attached to bones and joints. forms part of ear and nose.

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4
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Histologist

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specialist in the study of tissues.

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5
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Larynx (LAH-RINKS)

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Voice box located above trachea. ** hint laryngitis means inflammation of the voice box may result in losing voice.

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Pharynx

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Throat, serves as a common passage way for food and air ** hint y befor n

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Pituitary gland

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Endocrine glands at the base of brain **careful when spelling as two ii’s

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8
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Thyroid gland

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Endocrine gland that surrounds the trachea in the neck

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9
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Trachea

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Windpipe (tube leading from the troat to the bronchial tubes)

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Ureter

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One of two tubes, each leading from a single kidney to the urniary bladder

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11
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Uterus

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womb:the organ that holds embryo/fetud as it develops.

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12
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Viscera

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Internal organs in the main cavities of the body, especially the abdonmen

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