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Anatomy week 7-13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Neuron | A nerve cell that transmits electrical and chemical signals in the body. |
| Action Potential | A rapid electrical impulse that travels along a neuron’s axon. |
| Repolarization | The phase when potassium ions exit the neuron, restoring negative charge. |
| Sympathetic Nervous System | “Fight or flight” responses; increases heart rate and energy use. |
| Spinal Cord | CNS structure that relays messages and coordinates reflexes. |
| Mechanoreceptors | Sensory receptors responding to pressure, vibration, and touch. |
| Insulin | Hormone that lowers blood glucose by promoting cellular uptake. |
| Diastole | Relaxation phase when the heart fills with blood. |
| Hemoglobin | Protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
| Plasma | Liquid portion of blood containing nutrients, hormones, and proteins. |
| Antigen | A foreign molecule that triggers an immune response. |
| Innate Immunity | Immediate, non-specific defense barriers (skin, inflammation) |
| Alveoli | Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. |
| Diaphragm | Major muscle of breathing that controls inhalation and exhalation. |
| Peristalsis | Wave-like muscle contractions that move food along the GI tract. |
| Chyme | Semi-liquid mixture of food and gastric juices in the stomach. |
| Bile | Substance from the liver that emulsifies fats for digestion. |