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9887525160AxillaryArmpit0
9887525161CervicalNeck1
9887527008CostalRibs2
9887527009DigitalFinger3
9887529293GlutealButt4
9887529294LumbarLower back5
9887530989MammaryBreast6
9887530990MentalChin7
9887533964NasalNose8
9887535903OrbitalEye cavity9
9887535904OticEar10
9887538924PedalFoot11
9887538925SternalMiddle of thorax, breast bone area12
9887543182Levels of organizationAtom Molecule Macromolecule Organelle Cell Tissue Organ System Organism13
9887559158CardiologyHeart14
9887561481DermatologySkin15
9887564993GeriatricsOld people16
9887564994HematologyBlood and blood disease17
9887569628ImmunologyBody resistance18
9887572036PsychiatryMind19
9887572037ToxicologyPoisonous substance20
9887576464CytologyCells21
9887576465NeurologyNervous system22
9887578952OnocologyCancer23
9887580894OphthalmologyEyes24
9887580895OrthopedicsMuscle and skeletal bones25
9887584009PathologyBody changes produced by diseases26
9887602440PediatricsChildren27
9887602441PodiatryFeet28
9887605308RadiologyXrays29
9887608087UrologyKidney and urinary30
9887610709Cell membraneComposed of phospholipids and proteins, it permits small nutrients to pass across memebrane to the interior31
9887617648CytoplasmCytosol, distributes material and is the center of metabolic activities, enzymes are produced here32
9887630067CentriolesPart of centrosome, they act during the movement of chromosomes when the cell divides33
9887636684RibosomesProteins are made from amino acids function mainly in pancreas, muscle cells, and epidermal cells34
9887645165MitochondrionEnergy production takes place, muscle cells and sperm cells contains a large amount where epithelial cells contains very few35
9887659224Endoplasmic reticulumInternal network of membranes within the cytoplasm, when they contain ribosomes it is called rough ER and without is called smooth ER36
9887670574Golgi bodiesFlattened membranes store protiens37
9887674380LysosomesMaintains and stores digestive enzymes, breaks down large organic molecules into smaller ones useful to the cell in protein synthesis38
9887685645NucleusCenter of genetic activity39
9887688186MelanocyteProduces pigment40
9887690503LymphocyteWBC stimulated by forgein substances41
9887694809Cardiac muscleInvoluntary, have nuclei and Syria ruins42
9887698025Smooth muscleInvoluntary, many nuclei but no striations43
9887705450Nerve cellNeuron44
9887705451Cell bodyHouses cytoplasm, nucleus, and organelles45
9887711625AxonA long extension in which impulses travel down46
98877168064 types of connective tissueBone Blood Cartilage Fat47
98877208814 tissuesEpithelial Connective Muscle Neural48
98877238512 main parts of skeletonAxial- skull, spinal column, ribs, skull Appendicular- Arms, legs, pectoral girdle,49
9887737017Bones make up pectoral girdleClavicle Scapula50
9887744207Bones make up pelvic girdleIlium Ischium Pubis51
9887746090SutureInterlocking line of union between bones52
9887751726DiaphysisShaft between both epiphysis53
9887760041EpiphysisProximal closer to the trunk of the body, distal is away from the trunk of body54
9887765519PeriosteumTough vascular covering of fibrous tissue, aids in the formation and repair of bone tissue55
9887776673ForamenAn opening through a bone that serves as a passageway for blood vessels And nerves56
9887785891False ribs8-10 use extra cartilage to connect57
9887790554Xiphoid processThe diaphragm and the rectus abdominous attach here58
9887798044Vertebral foramenContains the spinal cord59
9887801104External auditory canalEar canal60
9887803304True ribsFirst 7 pair connect directly to sternum61
9887807306Floating ribs11-12 no connection to the sternum62
9887813731Synovial fluidLubes joints, nourishes cells in area of joint and absorbs shock63
9887952786Ball and socketHead of femur articulates with pelvic bone64
9887960207Gliding jointBack and fourth movement found at carpals and metacarpals65
9887968364Saddle jointWhen metacarpals articulate with carpals, found in thumb66
9887974099Hinge jointElbow and knee, when a convex surface fits in a concave cavity67
9887978445Pivot jointRounded projection of bone articulates by in ring68
9887982089CalcaneousHell bone and largest tarsal69
9887985522TalusTransmits weight from the tibia towards the toes. Carries all body weight70
9887994564Achilles' tendonAttaches calf muscle to heel71
9888001699ArteryVessels that carry blood away from heart72
9888004053VeinsVessel that carry blood to heart73
9888007873CapillarySmall thin walled vessels where oxygen and carbon dioxide gas exchanges occur74
9888016464ArterioleMicroscopic arteries that connect the capillaries75
9888023157VenuleThe smallest veins, connect the capillaries with the larger systemic veins76
9888034770ErythrocytesThey are responsible for gas exchange delivering oxygen and removing carbon dioxide77
9888039775LeucocytesFight infection78
9888042646HemoglobinMolecule in RBC that carry oxygen79
9888045407PlasmaLiquid component of blood80
9888047880Pulmonary circulationCirculation of oxygen poor blood from the right ventricle, thorough the lungs, and returning to the left Atrium with oxygen rich blood81
9888086504Systemic circulationCirculation of oxygenated blood through the arteries, capillaries, and veins of the circulatory system, from the left ventricle to the right atrium82
9888100057FibrinogenAids in blood clot83
9888105199GlobulinAids in bloood clot, transports lipids, fats, vitamins, helps fight infection84
9888116758Digestionbreaks down large food particles into smaller ones that can pass across the membranes of cells during absorption85
9888125605Order of alimentary canalOral cavity Pharynx Esophagus Small intestine Large intestine Anus86
9888135765PeristalisMoves food along87
9888138752DuodenumUpper portion of the small intestine where connected to stomach88
9888142588PharynxConnects the Nasal and oral cavities with larynx and esophagus89
9888149679EnamelCrown of tooth is covered by Thisbe which is made of calcium carbonate90
9888155532Pulp cavitySurrounded by Dentin, contains blood Vessels, nerves, Andy pulp91
9888167879DentinSurrounds the pulp cavity; located beneath the enamel92
9888172375GALl bladderStores bile Andy lies posterior to the liver93
9888177105UvulaHelps goodnight from entering the nose94
9888180962ChymeGoodnight the leaves the stomach95
9888185053LiverENclosed In connective tissues lying deep to the peritoneum96
9888190021CrownCovered by enamel made of calcium carbonate, beneath is dentin97
9888198996CirrhosisLIver cells degenerate usually cause death from excessive alcohol98
9895803127Three parts of a neuronCell body, dendrites, axon99
9899231662Function of cerebrumWhere all conscious process occur100
9899236891Cerbellum2nd largest portion of the brain. Helps coordinate and control movements initiated by the cerebrum101
9899243637Medulla oblengataConnects brain stem to the spinal cord102
9899249580Addison's diseaseA condition characterized hyposecretion of adrenal corticoid hormones that cause muscle atrophy, a brown skin tone, low blood pressure, kidney damage, hypoglycemia, severe loss of fluids103
9899267857Cushing syndromeA disorder of the adrenal cortex caused by hypersecretion of cortisol; symptoms include weight gain, high blood glucose levels, hypertension, and osteoporosis104
9899284871Diabetes mellitusA disease that results from the bodies inability to produce sufficient amounts of insulin to regulate blood glucose levels105
9899295255DwarfismA condition in which the pituitary gland hyposecretes growth hormone, resulting in an adult height of less than 4 feet106
9899304241GoiterAn enlargered thyroid gland caused by insufficient amounts of iodine or a thyroid disorder107
9899311062Graves' diseaseAn autoimmune disorder that causes an overactive thyroid gland and outward bulging of the eyes108
9899319857HyperthyroidismA condition characterized by a visibly larger thyroid gland in neck109
9899330460HypothyroidismA condition caused by an interactive thyroid galnd110
9899333443MyxdemeaA condition in adults with hyperthyroidism that cause weight gain; swollen face decreased mental acuity111
9899341111TetanyCondition of sustained muscular contraction112
9899344140KidnetBean shaped organ about the size of your fist113
9899347356BladderStores urine114
9899347357OvaryProduce egg cells and estrogen115
9899351832UterusHollow muscular organ located in front of the rectum and behind the bladder116
9899360869CervixThe narrow lower end of th uterus that has the opening through which a baby passes during childbirth117
9899366146VaginaA thin walled tubular structure below the uterus118
9899370046TestesWhere sperm is located119
9899372637PenisMale rep structure120
9899375718TrachaeWind pipes121
9899377484UreterTubes that carry urine away from kidneys122
9899379370UrethraDivided into the prostatic urethra and membranous urethra123

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