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General Physiology

CH 7 - General Physiology

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Term for the large sweat glands that are found under the arms, around the nipples, and in the genital region. Apocrine Sweat Glands
The portion of the skeleton that consists of the upper extremities and shoulder girdle plus the lower extremities and pelvic girdle. Appendicular Skeleton
Term for the large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. Arteries
Another term for the joint. Articulation
Term for the portion of the skeleton that consists of the skull, spinal column, ribs, and sternum. Axial
Term for the gelatinous material which produces white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelets. Bone Marrow
Term for the lightweight bone found in the interior of bones; aka-spongy bone. Cancellous Bone
The system of microscopic vessels that connects the arterial and venous systems. Capillaries
Term for the tough, connective, nonvascular elastic tissue. Cartilage
Term for the nervous system that controls the brain and spinal cord. Central Nervous System
Term for the outer layers of bones, where needed for strength; aka-cortical bone. Compact Bone
A type of fibrous joint such as a tooth into the alveolus. Gomphosis
Term for the skin system. Integumentary System
Term for the muscles that function automatically without conscious control. Involuntary Muscles
Term for the structural areas where 2 or more bones come together. Joints
Term for the location where the muscle ends; the portion away from the body's midline. Muscle Insertion
Term for the location where the muscle begins; the portion toward the body's midline. Muscle Origin
The function of these are to direct nerve impulses. Neurons
Term for the cells that form bone. Osteoblasts
Term for the double-walled sac that encloses the heart. Pericardium
Term for the specialized connective tissue that covers all bones of the body. Periosteum
Term for the nervous system that controls the cranial nerves and spinal nerves. Peripheral Nervous System
Term for the rhythmic action that moves food through the digestive tract. Peristalsis
Term for the straw -colored fluid that transports nutrients, hormones, and waste products. Plasma
Term for the cells that contain the blood protein hemoglobin, which plays an essential role in oxygen transport; aka-erythrocytes. Red Blood Cells
Term for the oil glands that keep the hair and skin soft; associated with sex hormones. Sebaceous Glands
Term for the tissues that anchor the periosteum to the bone. Sharpey's Fibers
Term for the sweat glands that are widely distributed over the body and provide heat regulation. Sudoriferous Glands
Term for the vessels that carry blood to the heart. Veins
Term for the cells who's primary function of fighting disease; aka-leukocytes. White Blood Cells
The study of how living organisms function. Physiology
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