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Hematopoiesis Process of blood cell production in red bone marrow.
Osteon The structural unit of compact bone
Sliding Filament Theory Explains how muscles contract when actin slides past myosin, shortening the sarcomere
membrane potential electrical charge difference across a cell membrane due to ion distribution
what are three components of a synapse? presynaptic neuron, synaptic cleft, and postsynaptic neuron
what are the five main functions of the skeletal system? Support, Protection, Movement, Mineral storage, and blood cell production
what is the role of Schwann cells in the PNS? Forms myelin sheath around axons to speed up nerve signal transmission
what is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump in neurons? Maintains resting membrane potential by pumping Na+ ions out and K+ ions into the cell
what are the four main chemical classes of neurotransmitters? Acetylcholine, amino acids, monoamines, neuropeptides
what are 3 major structural classifications of joints? synovial, cartilaginous, and fibrous
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