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StudyStack Set 1
StudyStack Set 1 - Week 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anterior | Referring to the front |
| Posterior | Referring to the back |
| Medullary | Inner portion or cavity of an organ |
| Cortical | Outer region or layer of an organ |
| Lumen | Hollow area of an organ |
| Basal | Referring to the base or widest part of an organ |
| Apical | Referring to the narrow tip of an organ |
| Synarthroses | Type of joint that is immovable |
| Amphiarthroses | Type of joint that permits slight movement |
| Diarthroses | Type of joint that is fully movable |
| Sympathetic (division) | Responsible for "fight or flight" response |
| Parasympathetic (division) | Responsible for "rest and repair" response |
| Enteric nervous system | Intestinal or "gut" nervous system/division |
| White matter | Myelinated fibers; contains myelin that makes fibers appear white |
| Gray matter | Unmyelinated fibers |