Ch 2 Exam Terms Flashcards
1
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Hemopoeiesis
A
Production of blood cells and platelets which occurs in the bone marrow
2
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Ossification
A
The process of bone formation
3
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Sinus
A
A hollow space or cavity in the body
4
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Melanin
A
Natural substance that gives color to skin, hair, and eyes
5
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Subcutaneous
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Under the skin
6
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Goblet cell
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Specialized epithelial cells that produce mucus and play a key role in the body’s defense and barrier maintenance
