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Anatomy and Physiology Key Terms

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carbon dioxide (CO2)   Tasteless, colorless, odorless gas produced by body cells during the metabolic process  
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cartilage   Tough, elastic connective tissue that is more rigid than ligaments but less dense than bone  
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cilia   Any hairlike structure  
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diffuse   Moving or spreading out of a substance at random, rather than by chemical reaction or application of external forces  
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homeostasis   State in which the regulatory mechanisms of the body maintain a constant internal environment  
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mucous membrane   Moist tissue layer lining hollow organs and cavities of the body that open to the environment; also called mucosa  
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oxygen (O2)   Tasteless, odorless, colorless gas essential for human respiration  
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pH   Symbol that indicates the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a substance  
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septum   Wall dividing two cavities, such as the nasal septum, which separates the two nostrils  
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serous membrane   Thin layer of tissue that covers internal body cavities, the cells of which secrete a fluid that keeps the membrane moist; also called serosa  
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