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Glossary in ANAPHY book pt. 1 Flashcards

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Abdominal

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pertaining to the anterior body trunk inferior to the ribs.

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Accommodation

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(1) adaptation in response to differences or changing needs; (2) adjustment of the eye for seeing objects at close range.

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Acetylcholine (ACh)

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a chemical transmitter substance released by certain nerve endings.

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Acid

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a substance that liberates hydrogen ions when in an aqueous solution; proton donor; compare with base.

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Acid-base balance

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the maintenance of proper pH in the body; involves buffers, the respiratory system, and the kidneys.

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Acidosis

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a condition in which the blood has an excess hydrogen ion concentration and a decreased pH; also called ketoacidosis.

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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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immunodeficiency caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacking T cells; symptoms include severe weight loss, night sweats, swollen lymph nodes, and opportunistic infections.

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Acromial

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pertaining to the point of the shoulder.

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Acrosome

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an enzyme-containing structure covering the nucleus of the sperm.

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Actin

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one of the principal contractile proteins found in muscle; makes up the thin filaments.

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Action potential

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an electrical event occurring when a stimulus of sufficient intensity is applied to a neuron or muscle cell, allowing sodium ions to move into the cell and reverse the polarity.

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Active immunity

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immunity produced by an encounter with an antigen; provides immunological memory.

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Active site

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region on the surface of a globular protein (such as an enzyme) where it interacts with other molecules of complementary shape and charge (such as substrate).

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Active transport

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net movement of a substance across a membrane against a concentration or electrical gradient; requires release and use of cellular energy.

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Adaptive defense system

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branch of the immune system that targets specific antigen; involves B and T lymphocytes and antigen- presenting cells; also called specific defense system.

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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

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the compound that is the important intracellular energy source; cellular energy.

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Adipose tissue

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fat.

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Adrenal glands

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hormone-producing glands located superior to the kidneys; each consists of a medulla and a cortex.

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Aerobic respiration

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respiration in which oxygen is consumed and glucose is broken down entirely; water, carbon dioxide, and large amounts of ATP are the final products.

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Afferent

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carrying to or toward a center.

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Agglutinins

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antibodies in blood plasma that cause clumping of corpuscles or bacteria.

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Agglutinogens

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(1) antigens that stimulate the formation of a specific agglutinin; (2) antigens found on red blood cells that are responsible for determining the ABO blood group classification.

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Albumin

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a protein found in virtually all animals; the most abundant plasma protein.

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Alkalosis

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a condition in which the blood has a lower hydrogen ion concentration than normal and an increased pH.

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Allergy

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overzealous immune response to an otherwise harmless antigen, resulting in tissue damage; also called hypersensitivity.

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Alveolus

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(1) a general term referring to a small cavity or depression; (2) an air sac in the lungs.

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Amino acid

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an organic compound containing nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; the building block of protein.

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Amphiarthrosis

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a slightly movable joint.

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Anabolism

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the energy-requiring building phase of metabolism in which simpler substances are combined to form more complex substances.

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Anaerobic glycolysis

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a process in which glucose is broken down in the absence of oxygen, resulting in the formation of 2 ATP molecules and lactic acid.

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Anatomical position

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reference point for regional and directional terminology; standing, feet parallel, palms facing forward.

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Anatomy

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the science of the structure of living organisms.

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Anemia

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reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood caused by a decreased number of erythrocytes or decreased percentage of hemoglobin in the blood.

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Antebrachial

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pertaining to the forearm.

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Antecubital

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anterior surface of the elbow.

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Antibody

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a specialized substance produced by the body that can provide immunity against a specific antigen.

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Antigen (Ag)

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any substance — including toxins, foreign proteins, or bacteria — that, when introduced to the body, is recognized as foreign and activates the immune system.

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Antigen-presenting cells (APCs)

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cells that display portions of foreign antigens to T cells; include dendritic cells, macrophages, and B lymphocytes.

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Antimicrobial proteins

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defensive proteins that assist the innate defenses by attacking microbes directly or by preventing their reproduction; see complement and interferon.

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Aorta

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the major systemic artery; arises from the left ventricle of the heart.

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Apocrine gland

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the less numerous type of sweat gland. Its secretions contain water, salts, fatty acids, and proteins.

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Aponeurosis

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fibrous or membranous sheet connecting a muscle and the part it moves.

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Appendicular skeleton

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bones of the limbs and limb girdles that are attached to the axial skeleton.

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Aqueous humor

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the watery fluid in the anterior chambers of the eye.

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Arachnoid granulation

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special projections of the arachnoid mater that protrude through the dura mater; site of cerebrospinal fluid absorption into the dural venous sinuses.

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Arachnoid mater

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middle layer of the meninges; has weblike extensions attach to the inner layer, the pia mater.

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Arrector pili

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tiny, smooth muscles attached to hair follicles; when activated, they cause the hair to stand upright.

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Arteriole

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minute artery.

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Arteriosclerosis

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any of a number of proliferative and degenerative changes in the arteries leading to their decreased elasticity and hardening; end stage of atherosclerosis.

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Artery

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a vessel that carries blood away from the heart.

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Arthritis

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inflammation of the joints.

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Articular cartilage

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hyaline cartilage covering the epiphysis of a bone at a joint.

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Asthma

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disease or allergic response characterized by bronchial spasms and difficult breathing.

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Astigmatism

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a visual defect
resulting from irregularity in the lens or cornea of the eye causing the image to be out of focus.

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Astrocyte

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type of CNS supporting cell; assists in exchanges between blood capillaries and neurons.

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Atherosclerosis

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changes in the walls of large arteries consisting of lipid deposits on the artery walls; the early stage of arteriosclerosis and increased rigidity.

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Atlas

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the first cervical vertebra; articulates with the occipital bone of the skull and the second cervical vertebra (axis).

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Atom

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the smallest part of an element; indivisible by ordinary chemical means.

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Atomic mass number

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the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom; also known as mass number.

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Atomic number

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the number of protons in an atom.

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Atomic symbol

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a one-or two-letter symbol indicating a particular element.

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Atrioventricular (AV) node

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a specialized mass of conducting cells located at the atrioventricular junction in the heart.

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Atrioventricular (AV) valves

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two valves set between the atria and ventricles to prevent backflow; includes the mitral (bicuspid) on the left and the tricuspid on the right.

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Atrium

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a chamber of the heart receiving blood from the veins; superior heart chamber.

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Atrophy

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a reduction in size or wasting away of an organ or cell resulting from disease or lack of use.

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Auricle

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the external part of the ear surrounding the auditory canal; also called pinna.

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Autonomic nervous system

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the division of the nervous system that functions involuntarily; innervates cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands; also called involuntary nervous system.

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Axial skeleton

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the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum.

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Axilla

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armpit; pertaining to axillary region.

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Axis

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(1) the second cervical vertebra; has a vertical projection called the dens around which the atlas rotates; (2) the imaginary line about which a joint or structure revolves.

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Axon

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neuron process that carries impulses away from the nerve cell body; efferent process; the conducting portion of a nerve cell.

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Axon terminal

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one of multiple ends of the axon that branch from the motor neuron axon; interacts with the sarcolemma of different muscle cells to form neuromuscular junctions.

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B cells

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lymphocytes that oversee humoral immunity; their descendants differentiate into antibody-producing plasma cells; also called B lymphocytes.

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Ball-and-socket joint

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multiaxial synovial joint in which the rounded head of one bone fits into a socket (depression) on the other.

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Basal metabolic rate (BMR)

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the rate at which energy is expended (heat produced) by the body per unit time under controlled (basal) conditions: 12 hours after a meal, at rest.

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Basal nuclei

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gray matter areas deep within the white matter of the cerebral hemispheres; also called basal ganglia.

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Base

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(1) a substance that accepts hydrogen ions; proton acceptor; compare with acid; (2) the broad, posterosuperior aspect of the heart where large vessels enter or leave the heart; (3) the broad inferior area of each lung resting on the diaphragm.

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Basement membrane

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a thin layer of extracellular material to which epithelial cells are attached in mucosa surfaces.

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Basilar membrane

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the membrane in the cochlear duct that vibrates to transmit sound waves and also houses the receptor cells for hearing.

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Basophils

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white blood cells whose granules stain deep blue with basic dye; have a relatively pale nucleus and granular-appearing cytoplasm.

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Benign

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not malignant.

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Bicarbonate buffer system

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system composed of bicarbonate ion (HCO3–) and its salt, sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), that resists changes in blood pH.

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Bile

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a greenish yellow or brownish fluid produced in and secreted by the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and released into the small intestine.

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Blind spot

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gap in vision caused by a lack of photoreceptors at the optic disc.

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Blood

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liquid connective tissue composed of plasma and cells responsible for transporting substances such as nutrients and oxygen around the body.

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Blood pressure

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the pressure exerted by blood against the inner walls of blood vessels.

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Blood sugar

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the amount of glucose in the blood.

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Bone markings

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surface features of bones where muscles, tendons, and ligaments attach, and where blood vessels and nerves pass.

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Bone remodeling

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the process of repairing or maintaining bone by adding or removing bone matrix in response to damage or mechanical stress.

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Bony callus

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“splint” of spongy bone that replaces fibrocartilage callus during bone remodeling.

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Bony thorax

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bones of the thorax, including ribs, sternum, and thoracic vertebrae; also called thoracic cage.

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Brachial

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pertaining to the arm.

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Bradycardia

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slow heartrate, usually defined as a rate under 60 beats per minute.

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Brain stem

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the portion of the brain consist- ing of the medulla, pons, and midbrain.

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Broad ligament

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large ligament formed by a fold of peritoneum that encloses the ovaries and holds them in place, and suspends the uterus from the pelvis.

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Bronchioles

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the smallest conducting passages in the lungs.

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Buccal

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pertaining to the cheek.

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Buffer

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a substance or substances that help to stabilize the pH of a solution

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Bulbourethral glands

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tiny glands inferior to the prostate that produce clear mucus that neutralizes urine prior to ejaculation.

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Burn

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tissue damage resulting in cell death caused by electricity, chemicals, too much heat or UV radiation. Burns vary in degree of severity. See rule of nines.

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