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veterinary assistant career and medical terminology

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Abdominal muscle   body cavity containing the liver, stomach, small intestines.part of the large intestine, kidneys and the pancreas.  
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Anatomy   study of the internal and external body structures.  
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body system   collection of structures, organs, and tissues that are linked by their contribution to a common function.  
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cartilage   more rigid form of connective tissue found in joints between bones.  
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connective tissue   tissue that connects structures together, providing support and protection.  
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cranial cavity   The body cavity that contais the brain.  
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Dorsal cavity   Body cavity subdivided into th cranial and spinal cavity.  
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Epithelial tissue   tissue covering all body surfaces, inside and out, including the outer layer of skin.  
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Neural tissue   Tissue composed of neurons and found in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.  
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Neuroglia   Cells that provide support, protection, oxygen and nutrients for neurons.  
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Neurons   Highly specialized nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses to all areas of the body.  
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Oxygen   collection of different tissues that work together to perform a particular function.  
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pelvic cavity   body cavity containing the bladder, final section of the large intestine, the female reproductive organs or prostrate gland.  
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Peripheral nerves   nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord.  
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Physiology   study of how animals perform their vital functions  
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Sex cells   cells involved in reproduction: ova(eggs) and sperm. Soatic  
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Somatic cells   Any cells forming the body of an organism. most of the cells in the body are somatic cells.  
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Spinal cavity   body cavity that contains the spinal cord  
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thoracic cavity   body cavity that contains the heart and lungs  
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Tissue   collection of cells in which one type of cell predominates.  
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Ventral cavity   body cavity subdivided into thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavity.  
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