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Content Covered in week 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Digestive Organs : Examples | Organs that break down food and absorb nutrients (e.g., mouth, stomach, intestines, liver). |
| Respiratory Organs: Examples | Organs that help with breathing and gas exchange (e.g., lungs, trachea, diaphragm). |
| Cell Structure | The parts that make up a cell, like the nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane. |
| Integumentary System | The body’s outer covering (skin, hair, nails) that protects and regulates temperature. |
| Chemistry of Life | Study of elements, molecules, and chemical reactions essential for living organisms. |
| Skeletal Tissues: Examples | Supportive tissues such as bone and cartilage. |
| Axial & Appendicular Muscles | Axial muscles support the head, neck, and trunk; appendicular move the limbs. |
| Diaphysis | The long, central shaft of a long bone. |
| Cartilage | Smooth, flexible connective tissue that cushions joints. |
| Blood Calcium Regulation | The control of calcium levels in the blood, mainly by parathyroid hormone and calcitonin. |
| Radius | One of the two forearm bones; located on the thumb side. |
| Humerus | The upper arm bone, connecting shoulder to elbow. |
| Sagittal Plane | Divides the body into left and right sections. |
| Coronal Plane | Divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sections. |
| Transverse Plane | Divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) sections. |
| Ligaments | Tough bands of tissue that connect bones to other bones. |
| Bones | Rigid organs that support, protect, and enable movement in the body. |