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Victoria Santacruz
Anatomy 6-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alveoli | Tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are |
| Hemoglobin | Iron containing proteins in red blood cells |
| Left ventricle | Heart chamber that pumps oxygenated blood to the body |
| Arteries | Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart |
| Capillaries | Microscopic blood vessels where gas and nutrients exchange occurs |
| Lymphatic system | Network that returns tissue fluid to blood and provides immune defense |
| Lacteals | Specialized lymph vessels in the small intestine that absorb fats |
| Spleen | Organ that filters blood and stores immune cells |
| Kidneys | Organs that filter blood to remove waste and regular fluid balance |
| Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) | Hormone that increases blood calcium levels |
| Insulin | Hormone that lowers blood glucose levels by promoting cellular uptake of glucose |
| Peristalsis | Wave like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract |
| Bile | Digestive fluid produced by the liver that emulsifies fats |
| Gallbladder | Organ that stores and concentrates bile |
| Autonomic Nervous System | Division of the nervous system controlling involuntary body functions |