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NAU Intro to Anatomy and Physiology, Chemical Basis of Life

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Simplest substance, cannot be decomposed or resolved by chemical changes into simpler substances. Basic substance out of which all matter is composed.   Elements  
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2 or more atoms combine of the same kind   Molecule  
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2 or more atoms combine of a different kind   Compound  
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Instrumental in bond formation   Role of Electrons  
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Formed between oppositely charged particles, if separated the result can be an Electrolyte   Ionic Bonds  
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Molecules in which electrons are shared instead of gained or lost.   Covalent Bonds  
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Weak bonds formed between water molecules and intramolecular bonds. Gives a 3-dimensional shape   Hydrogen bonds  
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The starting materials in a chemical reaction   Reactants  
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The finished compound in a chemical reaction   Products  
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Actual Reaction in a chemical reaction   Synthesis  
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When 2 or more atoms or molecules combine to form a larger more complex molecule. Amino acids binding together into proteins   Synthesis Reactions  
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When a molecule is broken down into smaller molecules, atoms, or ions. Ex. Glycogen into individual glucose molecules.   Decomposition Reactions  
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When both synthesis and decomposition reactions are involved as ATP reacts with glucose to become trapped in a cell   Exchange Reactions  
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Can donate a hydrogen ion into a solution   Acid  
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Can accept hydrogen ions from a solution   Base  
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Is a balanced combination of an acid with a base   Salt  
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Monitors the acidity and the alkalinity of a solution based on how many ions have been released into the solution.   PH scale  
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Resist PH change and help prevent such changes, bicarbonate   Buffers  
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A chemical element almost identical except for its number of neutrons in it's nucleus.   Isotope  
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Compounds that do not have carbon and usually dissociates in water forming ions.   Inorganic Substances  
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Universal solvent, can dissolve many substances in large amounts   Water  
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Water   Hydro  
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Water loving   Hydrophyllic  
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Water fearing   Hydrophobic  
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Consists of 2 or more compounds combined but are not chemically bound.   Mixture  
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Homogeneus mixture where the molecule are evenly distributed and will not separate upon standing.   Solution  
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The dissolving substance   Solvent  
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The substance which is being dissolved. Ex- sugar glucose.   Solute  
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Heterogeneous mixture where the particles will separate out upon standing. Ex- Salad dressing   Suspension  
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Used by organelles to release energy from nutrient molecules to drive the cell's metabolic activities   Oxygen  
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Heterogeneous mixture where the particles remain suspended, but DOES NOT separate upon standing. Ex- Jell-O   Colloid  
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Contain ions that are essential for metabolism, maintaining proper water concentrations, pH, blood clotting, bone development, energy transfer within cells and muscle and nerve functions.   Inorganic Salts  
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Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins, contains carbons   Organic Substances  
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Main energy source composed of basic units that are simple sugars. Ex: Monosaccharides, disaccharides (table sugar)   Carbohydrates  
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Chemically diverse group consisting of fats, steriods, vitamins A, D, E and K, all which are fairly insoluable in water. Ex: cholesterol   Lipids  
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Used to make bile salts that help digest lipids.   Cholesterol  
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Are essential for maintaining cell membranes and organelles, synthesis of enzymes, cell division and other processes. Composed of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen, which form building blocks   Protein  
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Directs the cell's activities, consists of Adenine (A), Guanine (G), Cytocine (C), Thymine (T).   Deoxyribonucleic Acid  
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Located almost entirely in the cytoplasm, Copy of the DNA.   Ribonucleic Acid  
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Cutting up. A study of structures.   Anatomy  
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Relationship to nature. Study of functions   Physiology  
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Electrons, protons and neutrons   Subatomic Particles  
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Combination of subatomic particles   Atom  
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A binding together of multiple atoms. Ex: water   Molecule  
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A binding together of multiple molecules   Macromolecule  
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Structure within a cell that carry a specific activity for the cell to function.   Organelle  
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Basic functional unit of any living organism. Ex: Thread   Cell  
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Group of cells. Ex: material   Tissue  
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Groups of tissues with the same purpose. Ex: sleeve, collar, cuff.   Organs  
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Groups of organs all functioning for the same purpose. Ex: Shirt, skirt.   Organ systems  
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Living species   Organism  
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Protection, consists of skin, nails, hair, sweat and oil glands.   Integumentary System  
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Supports and protect, consists of 206 bones, cartilage, ligaments and joints   Skeletal System  
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Formation of blood cells   Hematopoiesis  
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Movement, protection, form, consists of skeltal, cardiac and smooth   Muscular system  
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Central and peripheral, consists of brain, spinal cord and everything else with brain   Nervous system  
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Hormone production, located in various areas of the body   Endocrine system  
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Moves nutrients and gases into and out of the tissues, consists of heart and vessels   Cardiovascular system  
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Immunity, protection and absorption of digested fats; located in various areas of the body.   Lymphatic system  
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Gas movement in adn out of the tissues, consists of lungs and passageways   Respiratory system  
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Absorption of nutrients; consists of everything of mouth to anus   Digestive system  
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Reduction of waste and excess water; consists of kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.   Urinary system  
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Production of offspring and aging, consists of internal and external sex organs, penis, vagina, testes, ovaries   Reproductive System  
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Physical and chemical events that obtain, release, and utilize energy.   Metabolism  
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Breakdown of complex into simple. Ex: potato chips into starch, sugar   Catabolism  
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Building of simple nutrients into compound energy-ATP   Anabolism  
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Adenosine Triphosphate   ATP  
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State of equilibrium or balance   Homeostaisis  
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Receives information regarding conditions or situations.   Receptors  
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Monitors and input and sets the normal ranges. Ex: body temp   Control center  
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Responds to information to help maintain homeostaisis   Effectors  
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The net effect of the response to the stimulus shuts off the original stimulus or reduces its intensity. Ex: sugar high, over production of insulin   Negative Feedback  
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Controls infrequent events that ocur explosively and does not require continuous adjustments. Ex: puncture wounds and childbirth.   Positive Feedback  
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2 main body cavities   Dorsal and Ventral  
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Consists of cranial and spinal cavities   Dorsal cavity  
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Consists of Thoracic and Abdominopelvic cavities   Ventral cavity  
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Consists of Oral, Nasal, Orbital and Middle ear cavities   Cranial cavity  
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Contains vertebral column   Spinal cavity  
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Consists of mouth   Oral cavity  
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Consists of paired, inside nose and associated sinuses   Nasal cavity  
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Consists of paired, eyes, associated nerves and muscles   Orbital cavity  
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Consists of paired, containing the bones, nerves and membranes.   Middle ear cavity  
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Separates the lungs into left and right regions   Mediastinum  
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Consists of mediastinum   Thoracic cavity  
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Consists of abdominal and pelvic regions   Abdominopelvic cavity  
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Consists of stomach, liver and intestines   Abdominal cavity  
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Consists of reproductive organs   Pelvic cavity  
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Toward head   Superior  
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toward tail, away from head   Inferior  
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Ventral   Anterior  
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Back   Posterior  
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Midline   Medial  
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Away from midline   Lateral  
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Between medial and later structure   Intermediate  
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Close to origin, point of attachment of the body   Proximal  
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Away from the origin, point of attachment of the body   Distal  
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External, toward body surface   Superficial  
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Internal, away from the body surface   Deep  
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Longitudinal section dividing the body into unequal left and right sides   Sagittal Plane  
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Longitudinal section dividing the body into equal left and right sides   Mid-sagittal Plane  
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Divides the body into anterior and posterior   Frontal Plane  
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Section parallel to the floor dividing the body into superior and inferior   Transverse Plane  
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Around bellybutton   Umbilical  
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Above stomach   Epigastric  
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Below Stomach   Hypogastric  
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Lateral region of hypogastric   Right and Left Inguinal  
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Lateral to umbilical   Right and Left Lumbar  
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Lateral to Epigastric   Right and Left Hypochrondiac  
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Trunk, inferior to ribs   Abdominal  
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Point of shoulder   Acromial  
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Anterior surface of elbow   Antecubital  
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Armpit   Axillary  
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Arm   Brachial  
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Facial cheek   Buccal  
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Wrist   Carpal  
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Fingers or toes   Digital  
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Thigh   Femoral  
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Lateral part of leg   Fibular  
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Lateral area where the trunk meets leg   Inguinal  
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Nose   Nasal  
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Mouth   Oral  
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Eye   Orbital  
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Neck- anterior and posterior   Cervical  
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Hip   Coxal  
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Leg   Crural  
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Anterior surface of knee   Patellar  
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Lower abdomen   Pelvic  
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Breastbone   Sternal  
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Ankle   Tarsal  
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Chest   Thoracic  
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Heel of foot   Calcaneal  
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Head   Cephalic  
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Superior curve of shoulder   Deltoid  
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Buttock   Gluteal  
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Lower back between ribs and hips   Lumbar  
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Back of head   Occiptal  
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Posterior surface of elbow   Olecranal  
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Posterior surface of knee   Popliteal  
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Area between hips   Sacral  
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Shoulder blades   Scapular  
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Calf   Sural  
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Spine   Vertebral  
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Sole of foot   Plantar  
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A thin sheet or layer of pliable tissue, serving as a covering or envelope of a part, as the lining of a cavity, as a partition or septum, or as a connection between 2 structures   Membranes  
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Surface is made of epithelium   Epithelium Membranes  
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Lines the body cavities   Serous membranes  
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Attached to the body wall, lines thoracic cavity   Parietal membranes  
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On the surface of the organs, intimate covering of the lungs   Visceral membranes  
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Area holding the lungs   Pleurae membranes  
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Sac that holds the heart divided into   Serous pericardium  
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Lying on heart surface. (Epicardium)   Visceral pericardium  
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Containing pericardial fluid which functions to reduce friction during beating   Pericardial cavity  
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Outer layer lying just below the fibrous pericardium   Parietal pericardium  
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Outer most layer of the sac (serous pericardium)   Fibrous pericardium  
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Lines the walls of the abdominal cavity, covers the organs; supports and protects the structures within the abdomen.   Peritoneum  
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Lines tubes and other spaces that open to the outside of the body   Mucous  
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Skin   Cutaneous  
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Lines the joint cavities and small cushions near the joints (bursae)   Synovial membranes  
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Small cushions near the joints   Bursae  
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Covers parts of nervous tissue   Meninges  
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Dense, regular, connective tissue- bands that wrap around muscle   Fascia  
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Insulates the body and protects the skin, located beneath the skin   Superficial Fascia  
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Covers, separates and protects skeletal muscle   Deep Fascia  
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Associated with various organs   Peri  
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Next to the heart   Pericardium  
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Next to the bone   Periosteum  
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Next to the cartilage   Perichondrium  
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