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PhysiologyFinal
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Basal Cells | Basal cells can be found in olfactory epithelium |
| Inner ear | Also known as labyrinth consists of two parts: bony and membraneous |
| Pre auricular lymph nodes | Located in the front of the ear, is in charge of draining the superficial tissues and skin on the lateral side of the head and face |
| Lymph Nodes Function | To defend and hematopoiesis |
| Thymus | Primary organ of the lymphatic system, located in the mediastinum |
| Colon | Ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon |
| Gallbladder | Stores bile and ejects bile into the duodenum |
| Jaundice | Yellow discoloration of the skin, occurs when obstruction of bile flow |
| Cholelithiasis | Inflammation of the gallbladder caused by a gallstone |
| Pancreas function | Pancreatic islets secrete insulin |