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30 Cards in this Set
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Apocrine sweat glands
(R) Chapter 7 |
Large sweat glands that are found under the arms, around the nipples, and in the genital region.
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Appendicular skeleton
(R) Chapter 7 |
Portion of the skeleton that consists of the upper extremities and shoulder girdle plus the lower extremities and pelvic girdle.
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Arteries
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Large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
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Articulation
(R) Chapter 7 |
Another term for joint.
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Axial skeleton
(R) Chapter 7 |
Portion of the skeleton that consists of the skull, spinal column, ribs, and sternum.
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Bone marrow
(R) Chapter 7 |
Gelatinous material that produces white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelets.
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Cancellous bone
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Lightweight bone found in the interior of bones.
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Capillaries
(R) Chapter 7 |
A system of microscopic vessels that connects the arterial and venous systems.
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Cartilage
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Tough, connective, nonvascular elastic tissue.
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Central nervous system (CNS)
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The brain and spinal cord.
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Compact bone
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Outer layer of bones, where needed for strength; also known as cortical bone.
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Gomphosis
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A type of fibrous joint such as a tooth into the alveolus.
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Integumentary system
(R) Chapter 7 |
The skin system.
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Involuntary muscles
(R) Chapter 7 |
Muscles that function
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Joints
(R) Chapter 7 |
Structural areas where two or more bones come together.
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Muscle insertion
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Location where the muscle ends; the portion away from the body's midline.
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Muscle origin
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Location where the muscle begins; the portion toward the body's midline.
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Neurons
(R) Chapter 7 |
Direct nerve impulses.
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Osteoblasts
(R) Chapter 7 |
Cells that form bone.
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Pericardium
(R) Chapter 7 |
Double-walled sac that enclose the heart.
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Periosteum
(R) Chapter 7 |
Specialized connective tissue that covers all bones of the body.
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Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
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Cranial nerves and spinal nerves.
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Peristalsis
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Rhythmic action that moves food through the digestive tract.
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Plasma
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A straw-colored fluid that transports nutrients, hormones, and waste products.
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Red blood cells
(R) Chapter 7 |
Cells that contain the blood protein hemoglobin, which plays an essential role in oxygen transport; also known as erythrocytes.
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Sebaceous glands
(R) Chapter 7 |
Oil glands that keep the hair and skin soft and are associated with sex hormones.
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Sharpey's fibers
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Tissues that anchor the periosteum to the bone.
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Sudoriferous glands
(R) Chapter 7 |
Sweat glands that are widely distributed over the body and provide heat regulation.
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Veins
(R) Chapter 7 |
Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart.
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White blood cells
(R) Chapter 7 |
Cells that have the primary function of fighting disease in the body; also known as leukocytes.
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