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Anoxia

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the absence of oxygen in an area

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Autonomic nervous system

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part of the nervous system responsible for the control of functions that aren’t under conscious control

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Benign

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not harmful, non-cancerous

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Cistern

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a channel or tubule in the cell

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Cytology

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the study of cells

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Diploid

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having 2 complete sets of chromosomes per cell

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Enzyme

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a protein that speeds up the rate of a reaction without itself being used in the reaction

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Equilibrium

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balance

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Gene

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the basic unit of genetic material

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Haploid

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having one complete set of chromosomes per cell

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Histology

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the study of tissues

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Homeostasis

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the process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment

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Hydrophilic

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water-loving

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Hydrophobic

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water-hating

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Hypoxia

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a lack, or deficiency, of oxygen in an area

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Ischemia

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a reduced or inadequate blood supply to an area

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Kinetic energy

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the energy of motion

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Malignant

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cells are dividing abnormally or uncontrollably, cancerous

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Metabolism

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the changes that take place within the body to enable its growth and function

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Phagocytosis

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the engulfment and destruction of microbes, cell debris, and foreign matter by phagocytes, which are a type of white blood cell

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Solvent

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a liquid in which a solid is dissolved

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Somatic

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any cell except the reproductive cells

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Vacuole

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a space within the cytoplasm of a cell that contains material take in by the cell

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Vesicle

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a small, fluid-filled sac

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Arthrology

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the study of joints

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Articulation

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the point of contact between 2 bones (commonly called a joint)

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Cartilage

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a resilient, strong connective tissue

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Demineralisation

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the process through which minerals (like Ca and P) are lost from the bones

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Hemopoiesis

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the production of blood cells and platelets

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Kinesiology

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the study of the motion of the body

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Ligament

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a tough band of connective tissue that attaches bone to bone

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Osseous tissue

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bone tissue

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Ossification

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the process of bone formation

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Osteology

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the study of the structure and function of bones

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Process

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a bony projection or prominence

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Remodelling

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the process through which new bone tissue replaces old, worn out, or injured bone tissue

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Tendon

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a tough band of connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones

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Action potential

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an electrical charge that occurs on the membrane of a muscle cell in response to a nerve impulse

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Aerobic

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requiring oxygen

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Agonist

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the muscle responsible for causing a movement (prime mover)

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Anaerobic

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not requiring oxygen

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Antagonist

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  • the muscle that opposes the movement caused by a prime mover
  • it relaxes and lengthens in a controlled way to ensure movement is performed smoothly by the prime mover
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Aponeurosis

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a flat, sheet-like tendon that attaches muscle to bone, to skin, or another muscle

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Atony

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the lack of muscle tone

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Atrophy

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the wasting away of muscles

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Autorhythmic cells

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muscle or nerve cells that generate an impulse without an external stimulus (i.e. they’re self-excitable)

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Conductivity

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the ability of muscle cells to move action potentials along their plasma membranes

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Contractility

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the ability of muscles to contract and shorten

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Depression (of the shoulders)

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dropping of the shoulders downward

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Elasticity

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the ability of muscles to return to their original shape after contracting or extending

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Elevation (of the shoulders)

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lifting the shoulders upwards

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Excitability

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the ability of the muscles or nerve cells to respond to stimuli

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Extensibility

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the ability of the muscles to extend and lengthen

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Fascia

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connective tissue that surrounds and protects organs, lines walls of the body, holds muscles together, and separates muscles

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Fatigue (of muscles)

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a muscle’s inability to respond to stimulus or maintain contractions

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Fibrosis

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the replacement of connective tissue by scar tissue

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Fixators

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muscles that stabilise the bone of the prime mover’s origin so that it can act efficiently (stabilisers)

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Glycolysis

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the cellular process through which glucose is split into pyruvic acid and ATP

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Hypertonia

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an increase in muscle tone (hypertonic muscles)

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Insertion

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the point where muscle attaches to the moving bone of a joint

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Irritability

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the ability of muscles or nerve cells to respond to stimuli

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Myoglobin

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a protein that binds with oxygen and carries it to the muscle cells

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Myology

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a study of muscles

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Origin

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the point where a muscle attaches to a stationary bone of a joint

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Prime mover

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the muscle responsible for causing a movement (agonist)

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Protraction

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a forward movement of the shoulder or mandible on a plane parallel to the ground

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Retraction

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a backward movement on a plane parallel to the ground (the opposite of protraction)

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Stabilisers

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muscles that stabilise the bone of the prime mover’s origin so that it can act efficiently (fixators)

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Striated

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having the appearance of light and dark bands, or striations

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Synergists

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muscles that help the prime mover

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Tendon

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a strong cord of dense connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones, to the skin, or to other muscles

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Thermogenesis

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the generation of heat in the body

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Tone (tonus)

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the partial contraction of a resting muscle

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Apoptosis

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the normal, ordered death and removal of cells as part of tissue development, maintenance, and renewal

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Endocrine glands

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  • ductless glands that secrete substances into the extracellular space around their cells
  • these secretions then diffuse into blood capillaries and are transported by the blood to target cells located throughout the body
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Endocrinology

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the study of the endocrine glands and the hormones they secrete

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Exocrine glands

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glands that secrete substances into ducts that carry the substances into the body cavities or to the outer surface of the body

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Gonads

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sex organs that produce mature sex cells

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Hormone

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a chemical messenger that regulates cellular activity and is produced by an endocrine gland and transported in the blood

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Hypersecretion

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over- or excessive secretion

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Hyposecretion

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under-secretion

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Antibody

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a specialised protein that is synthesised to destroy a specific antigen

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Antigen

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any substance that the body recognises as foreign

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Inflammation

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the body’s response to tissue damage

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Lymphocyte

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a type of white blood cell involved in immunity (B and T cells are types)

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Macrophage

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a scavenger cell that engulfs and destroys microbes

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Metastasis

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the spread of cancer from its site of origin

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Microbe (microorganism)

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an organism that is too small to be seen by the naked eye (including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and some fungi)

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Pathogen

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a disease-causing microorganism

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Phagocyte

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a cell that is able to engulf and digest microbes (include macrophages and some types of white blood cell)

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Fertilisation

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the union and fusion of an ovum and a spermatozoon to form a zygote

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Gamete

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a mature sex cell (spermatozoon or ovum)

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Lactation

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the secretion of milk by the mammary glands

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Meiosis

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reproductive cell division in which 4 haploid daughter cells are produced

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Menopause

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the time in a woman’s life when she stops menstruating and ovulating, and is no longer able to bear children

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Oogenesis

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the production of mature ova in the ovaries

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Ova (ovum = singular)

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mature female sex cells

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Puberty

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the time of life when people become capable of reproducing children and their bodies develop secondary sexual characteristics

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Semen (seminal fluid)

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fluid containing sperm and a mixture of fluids secreted by the reproductive glands

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Spermatogenesis

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the production of spermatozoa in the testes

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Spermatozoa (spermatozoon = singular)

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mature male sex cells

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Kinesiology

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= study of motion of the body

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Aetiology

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= the cause of a specific disease

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Pathology

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the study of disease, including its causes, effects and progression

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Incidence

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the number of new cases of a disease that occur in a population over a specific period of time

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Prevalence

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a measure of the total number of cases of a disease in a population at a given time; it includes both new and pre-existing cases

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Diagnosis

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the process of identifying a disease, condition or injury from its signs and symptoms

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Prognosis

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prediction of the likely course of a disease, including the chance of recovery, recurrence, or death

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Pathogenesis

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focuses on the origin, development and underlying causes of a disease

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Pathophysiology

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delves into the physiology changes that occur as a result of the disease process

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Signs

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an objective indication and evidence of a disease

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Symptoms

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a person’s subjective experience that may indicate a disease or condition

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Disease

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a specific medical condition

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Illness

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a disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind

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Condition

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the general term indicating a state of health(e.g.: well, ill, stable, critical); sometimes used in place of disease or disorder

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Disorder

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a group of symptoms that disrupts normal physical or mental functions (also referred to as functional abnormalities or disturbances)

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Syndrome

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a group of symptoms that occur together and may covary over time (e.g.: AIDS)

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Disability

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a restriction that results from an impairment

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Impairment

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a loss or abnormality in a person’s body or mind

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Hemopoiesis

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the production of blood cells and platelets

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Metastasis

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spread of cancer from its site of origin

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Physiotherapy (30 decks)

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