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The Language of Medicine 11th Edition

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Definition
Cell   The smallest living unit, the fundamental unit of all living things.  
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Cell Membrane   Surrounds and protects the cell, as well as regulates what passes into and out of the cell.  
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Nucleus   controls the operations of the cell, determines the structure and function of the cell  
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Chromosomes   rod like structures within the nucleus. All human body cells contain 23 pairs.  
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Genes   chromosomal regions  
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DNA   Deoxyribonucleic Acid. Regulates the activities of the according to it's sequence on each chromosome.  
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Karyotype   a photograph of an individuals chromosomes, arranged by size, shape, and number.  
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amniocentesis   Puncture of the sac around the fetus for removal of fluid and cells.  
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Cytoplasm   (Cyto=cell, Plasm=formation) includes all of the material outside the nucleus and is enclosed by the cell membrane.  
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Mitochondria   small sausage shaped bodies that provide the principal source of energy for the cell.  
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Catabolism   The process where sugar and fat are broken down into simpler substances and energy is released by mitochondria.  
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endoplasmic reticulum   network (reticulum) of canals within the cytoplasm of the cell, that manufacture proteins in the cell.  
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Ribosomes   attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, which build long chains of proteins.  
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Anabolism   the process of building large proteins from small protein pieces called amino acids. (Occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum)  
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metabolism   Total of the chemical processes in a cell. It includes catabolism and anabolism. Meta- means change, bol- means to cast, and -ism means a process.  
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Muscle Cell   Long and slender and contains fibers that aid in contracting and relaxing.  
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Epithelial Cell   (a lining and skin cell) Square and flat to provide protection.  
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Nerve Cell   may be long and have various fibrous extensions that aid in its job of carrying impulses.  
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Fat Cell   contains large, empty spaces for fat storage.  
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Tissue   a group of similar cells working together to do a specific job.  
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Histologist   a scientist who specializes in the study of tissues.  
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Hist/o   Tissue  
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Epithelial   Tissue that covers the outside of the body and lines the inner surfaces of internal organs.  
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Connective Tissue   Fat, Cartilage, Bone, and Blood  
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Adipose   fat tissue  
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Cartilage   elastic, fibrous tissue attached to bones  
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Nerve Tissue   Conducts impulses all over the body.  
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Viscera   Internal organs (Singular: Viscus)  
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Digestive System   mouth, pharynx, esophagus,stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas  
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Pharynx   Throat  
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Urinary or Excretory System   kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra  
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ureters   tubes from the kidneys to the urinary bladder  
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urethra   tube from bladder to outside of the body  
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Female Reproductive System   Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, mammary glands  
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uterus   womb  
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Male Reproductive System   testes and associated tubes, urethra, penis, prostate gland  
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Endocrine System   Thyroid Gland, Pituitary gland, sex glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, parathyroid glands  
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Nervous System   Brain, Spinal Chord, nerves, collections of nerves  
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Circulatory System   Heart, Blood Vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries), lymphatic vessels and nodes, spleen, thymus gland  
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Muscuskeletal System   Muscles, Bones, and Joints  
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Skin and Sense organs   Skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands (oil glands); eye, ear, nose, tongue  
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Respiratory System   Nose, Pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs  
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Larynx   Voice Box  
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Pharynx   Throat  
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trachea   windpipe  
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Ventral Cavities   Located in the front of the body  
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Dorsal Cavities   Located in the back of the body  
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Cranial Cavity   Brain, pituitary gland  
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Thoracic Cavity   Lungs, heart, esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, thymus gland, aorta  
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Pleural Cavity   Space surrounding each lung. (part of the Thoracic cavity)  
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Pleura   double membrane that surrounds the lungs and protects them.  
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Mediastinum Cavity   centrally located space outside of and between the lungs. It contains the heart, aorta, trachea, esophagus, thymus gland, bronchial tubes, and many lymph nodes. (part of the Thoracic Cavity)  
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Abdominal Cavity   Peritoneaum, stomach, small and large intestines, spleen, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder.  
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Peritoneum   double folded membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity- attaches the abdominal muscles and surrounds each organ to hold it in place.  
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Kidneys   two bean shaped organs situated behind the abdominal cavity, in the retroperitoneal cavity.  
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Diaphragm   a muscular wall that divides the abdominal and thoracic cavities.  
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Pelvic Cavity   Portions of the small and large intestines, rectum, urinary bladder, urethra, and ureters; uterus and vagina in the female.  
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Spinal Cavity   Nerves of the spinal chord.  
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Abdominopelvic cavity   the abdominal and pelvic cavities referred together as ______.  
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Ventral (Anterior)   Pertaining to the front  
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Dorsal (posterior)   Pertaining to the back  
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