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Peristalsis A series of involuntary, wave-like smooth muscle contractions that move food along the gastrointestinal tract from the esophagus to the rectum.
CHyme The semi-fluid, partially digested mixture of food and gastric secretions that leaves the stomach and enters the small intestine.
microvili Finger-like projections lining the small intestine that increase surface area for nutrient absorption.
Pulmonary Circulatio The portion of the circulatory system that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for gas exchange and returns oxygenated blood to the left atrium.
Negative Feedback A regulatory mechanism in which a change in a physiological variable triggers a response that counteracts the initial fluctuation to maintain homeostasis.
Adrenal Cortex The outer portion of the adrenal glands that produces steroid hormones, including cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens.
Alveoli Microscopic air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs between inhaled oxygen and blood carbon dioxide via diffusion across the respiratory membrane.
Mesentery A fold of peritoneum that anchors the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall and carries blood vessels and nerves.
systemic Circulation Blood flow from the left ventricle to the body tissues and back to the right atrium.
Residual Volume (RV) The amount of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal exhalation to prevent alveolar collapse.
Vital Capacity (VC) The maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation.
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