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PTAP Chapt 2
Word Definitions
Question | Answer |
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karyotype | Classification of chromosomes |
epithelium | Skin Cells |
cartilage | Connective tissue at the joints |
anabolism | Building up process in a cell; proteins are synthesized for use in the body |
diaphragm | Muscle dividing the thoracic and abdominal cavities |
vertebra | A backbone |
sagittal | Vertical plane dividing the body into a right and a left portion |
supine | Lying on one's back |
mitochondria | Structures in a cell where food is burned to produce energy |
larynx | The voice box |
adipose | Pertaining to fat |
thoracic | Pertaining to the chest |
visceral | Pertaining to the internal organs |
epinephrine | Hormone secreted by the adrenal gland; adrenaline. |
intravenous | Within a vein |