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Anatomy Weeks 6-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The connective tissue layer that holds fascicles together. | Perineurium |
| This always consists of an afferent neuron and an efferent neuron. | A reflex arc |
| The ratio of glia cells and neurons. | 1:1ish |
| Inhibits the spread of both viruses and bacteria. | Interferon |
| Approximately half the lymph in the thoracic duct comes from the. | Liver and small intestine |
| Assists the muscles in maintaining posture. | Digestive, endocrine, and excretory systems |
| Muscles that make up the quadriceps femoris group. | Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius |
| Part of the brain that releases melatonin. | Pineal gland |
| Cerebrospinal fluid circulates through here before being absorbed back into the blood. | The ventricles, into the central canal, and the subarachnoid space |
| Transparent structure of the eye containing regularly aligned collagen fibers. | The cornea |
| The respiratory portion of the nasal passage is lined with a mucous membrane made up of this type of epithelium. | Pseudostratified columnar |
| The lower border of the cavity of the larynx is formed by this. | Cricoid cartilage |