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term | function |
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Node of Ranvier | They are the gaps in the myelin sheath coating that allow electrical impulses in and out of the neurons. |
Microglia | They help rebuild muscles and tissues while clearing out dead cells. |
Ciliary body | Produces the aqueous humor in the eyes and the accommodation of seeing close and far. |
Lymphocyte | The main function is to help the body's immune system fight cancer and foreign bacteria. |
Olfactory bulb | Receives information about the smells the nose receives and transfers the signals to the brain. |
Mitral valve | Prevents the blood from flowing backward. It pushes the blood from the left artium to the left ventricle. |
Sinoatrial Valve | Generate electrical signals causing the chambers of the heart to contract." Pacemaker" |
Spleen | Controls blood levels/ filters the germs in the blood. |
Tonsils | Glands that cntain wbc to fight infection and catch germsas they pass through the mouth and nose. |
Thymus | Produces "T-Cells" that fight off infection. |