the nucleotide involved in energy metabolism; used to store energy.
alveolocapillary membrane
very thin membrane, consisting of only one cell layer. lies between the alveolus and capillary, through which respiratory exchange between the alveolus and the blood vessel occurrs.
apneustic center
a portion of the pons that assists in creating longer slower respirations
cancellous bone
consists of a lacy network of bony rods called trabeculae
brachial artery
major vessel in the upper extremity that supplies blood to the arm
cellular immune response
tell-mediated immunity. t-cells attach to foreigh, antigen-bearing cells such as bacterial cells and interact with direct cell-to-cell contact
anions
ions with a negative charge
acetabulum
the depression on the lateral pelvis. 3 component bones join to house the femoral head.
