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Anatony week 6-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Axial Muscles | Muscles that support and move the head, neck, and torso. |
| Apendicular Muscles | Muscles that move the arms and legs. |
| Neuron | A nerve cell that sends and receives electrical signals. |
| Central Nervous System (CNS) | The brain and spinal cord. |
| Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) | Controls involuntary actions like breathing and heartbeat. |
| Sympathetic Division | Flight or fight response. |
| Hormone | Chemical messenger released by endocrine glands. |
| Pituitary Gland | Master gland that controls other endocrine glands. |
| Lymphatic Nodes | Small structures that filter lymph fluid and help fight infection. |
| Alveoli | Tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged. |