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Jordyn Johnson
Anatomy Weeks 6-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| External intercostals | Elevate ribs during inspiration |
| Internal intercostals | Depress ribs during forced expiration |
| Acetylcholine | Neurotransmitter for skeletal muscle contraction |
| Microglia | Phagocytic immune cells of CNS |
| Schwann cells | Produce myelin in PNS |
| Saltatory conduction | Fast conduction along myelinated axons |
| Diencephalon | Contains thalamus and hypothalamus |
| Sensory (afferent) division | Carries signals to CNS |
| Motor (efferent) division | Carries signals away from CNS |
| Chylomicrons | Transport absorbed fats |