Body Terms
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| anabolism | process of building up complex materials from simple materials
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| catabolism | process of breaking down complex materials to form simpler substances and release energy
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| cell membrane | structure surrounding and protecting the cell. It determines what enters and leaves the cell
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| chromosomes | rod-shaped structures in the nucleus that contain regions of DNA called genes. There are 46 in each cell except eggs and sperm which have 23
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| cytoplasm | all material that is outside the nucleus but contained in the cell membrane.
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| DNA | chemical found within each chromosome.
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| endoplasmic reticulum | structure (canals) within the cytoplasm. Site in which large proteins are made from smaller protein pieces. Ribosomes are found on the endoplasmic reticulum.
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| genes | regions of DNA within each chrosome
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| karyotype | picture of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell. they are arranged in numerical order to determine their number and structure.
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| metabolism | the total chemical processes in a cell. It includes both anabolism and catabolism
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| mitochondria | structures in the cytoplasm in which foods are burned to release energy
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| nucleus | control center of the cell. contains chromosomes and directs the activities of the cell
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| adipose tissue | collection of fat cells
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| cartilage | flexible connective tissue attached to bones at the joint.
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| epithelial cells | skin cells that cover the external body surface and lines the surface of organs
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| histologist | specialist in the study of tissues
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| larynx | voice box, located in the upper part of the trachea
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| pharynx | throat. passageway for food and air
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| pituitary gland | endocrine gland at the base of the brain
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| thyroid gland | endocrine gland that surrounds the trachea in the neck
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| trachea | "windpipe"
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| ureter | one of two tubes, each leading from a kidney to the urinary bladder
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| urethra | tube from bladder to the outside of the body.
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| uterus | the womb
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| viscera | internal organs
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| abdominal cavity | space below the chest containing organs such as the liver, stomach, gallbladder, and intestines; also called the abdomen
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| cranial cavity | space in the head containing the brain and surrounded by the skull
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| diaphragm | muscle separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities
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| dorsal | pertaining to the back
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| mediastinum | centrally located space between the lungs
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| pelvic cavity | space below the abdomen containing portions of the intestines, rectum, urinary bladder, and reproductive organs. It's composed of the hip bones.
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| peritoneum | double-layered membrane surrounding the abdominal organs
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| pleura | double-layered membrane surrounding each lung
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| pleural cavity | space between the pleural membranes surrounding each lungs
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| spinal cavity | space within the spinal column. also called the spinal canal
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| thoracic cavity | space in the chest containing the heart, lungs, bronchial tubes, trachea, esophagus, and other organs
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| ventral | pertaining to the front
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| hypochondriac | upper right and left regions beneath the ribs
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| epigastric | upper middle region near the stomach
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| lumbar | middle right and left regions near the waist
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| umbilical | central region near the navel
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| inguinal | lower right and left regions near the groin. also called the iliac regions
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| hypogastric | lower middle region below the umbilical region
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| cervical | neck region
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| thoracic | chect region
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| lumbar | loin (waist) region
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| sacral | (region of the sacrum)
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| coccygeal | region of the coccyx (tailbone)
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| vertebra | a single backbone
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| vertebrae | backbones
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| spinal column | bone tissue within the spinal cavity
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| spinal cord | nervous tissue within the spinal cavity
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| disk | a pad of cartilage between vertebrae
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| deep | away from the surface
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| distal | far from the point of attachment to the trunk, far from the beginning of a structure
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| inferior | below
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| lateral | pertaining to the side
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| medial | p2 the middle
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| prone | lying facedown
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| proximal | near the point of attachment to the trunk. Near the beginning
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| sagittal | lengthwise, vertical plane dividing the body into right and left
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| superficial | on the surface
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| supine | lying face up
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| transverse | cross sectional
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