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Avesta Zakria
ch.7-13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Axial skeleton | Contains the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage—supports and protects vital organs. |
| Appendicular skeleton | Consists of the limbs (upper and lower) and girdles—facilitates movement |
| Osteocyte | A mature bone cell embedded within lacunae; maintains bone matrix |
| Sarcomere | The structural and functional unit of muscle contraction within a myofibril |
| Action potential | A rapid rise and fall in membrane potential that propagates along a neuron |
| Hormone | Chemical messenger released into the bloodstream by endocrine glands to regulate body functions |
| Hemoglobin | Oxygen‑carrying protein in red blood cells; binds oxygen in lungs and releases it in tissues |
| Alveoli | Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs between air and blood. |
| Nephron | The functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtration, reabsorption, and secretion. |
| Villi | Finger‑like projections in the small intestine that increase surface area for nutrient absorption. |