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7 Sci Test 2 Ch 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alimentary | food travels through the body in this canal |
| alveoli | air sacs in the lungs |
| appendicular | division of the skeleton that includes the bones of the appendages |
| arteries | blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart |
| axial | division of the skeleton that includes the head, spine and ribs |
| ball-and-socket | type of joints in the shoulder and hip |
| bile | substance produced by the liver that breaks up fat particles |
| cardiovascular | transports nutrients and oxygen to cells carries wastes from cells |
| central | part of nervous system that contains the brain and the spinal cord |
| cerebellum | part of the brain that controls balance and muscle coordination |
| compound | type of fracture that DOES break through the skin |
| conception | when life begins |
| coronary | brand of circulation that takes care of the heart |
| cranium | part of skull that surrounds and protects the brain |
| dermis | middle layer of skin |
| diaphragm | dome-shaped muscle that helps in breathing |
| digestive | system in charge of breaking down food |
| duodenum | first section of the small intestine |
| enamel | substance that covers the crown of a tootth |
| endrocrine | glands that control certain internal body functions |
| epidermis | top layer of skin |
| hormones | chemicals that regulate many automatic body functions |
| insulin | a hormone released by the islets of Langerhans to regulate sugar levels in the body |
| integumentary | system that covers and protects the body |
| involuntary | muscles that work whether you think about them or not |
| ligaments | these connect bones in joints |
| liver | largest internal organ in the body |
| lymph | tissue fluid is called this after it enters the lymphatic vessels |
| melanin | primary pigment that causes skin color |
| muscular | system that provides movement for the body |
| nerve | type of tissue that is able to conduct simple impulses through the body |
| nervous | system that controls other body systems |
| organ | group of tissues specifically arranged to perform a definite function for the body |
| pericardium | tough membrane that encloses the heart |
| peristalsis | muscular contractions that push food through the esophagus |
| placenta | exchanges oxygen and nutrients between the blood of an unborn child and his mother |
| red | blood cells that carry oxygen through the blood |
| respiratory | system that provides oxygen and removes carbon dioxide |
| scapula | scientific name for the shoulder blade |
| simple | type of fracture that DOES NOT break through the skin |
| skeletal | system that supports the body and protects vital organs |
| spinal cord | structure that controls simple reflexes |
| spleen | largest lymphatic organ |
| system | a group of organs that function together to do a specific job in the body |
| trachea | scientific name for the windpipe |
| trunk | part of the body that contains most of the vital organs |
| ureters | tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. |
| urinary | system that concentrates and removes liquid waste |
| villi | hairlike tubes in the small intestine that absorb nutrients |
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