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30 Cards in this Set
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Metabolism |
the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
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Femur |
the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee
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Frontal Plane |
A plane parallel to the long axis of the body and perpendicular to the sagittal plane that separates the body into front and back portions.
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Transverse Plane |
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Nucleus |
a spheroid body within a cell,
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Plasma Membrane |
a thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space or organ.
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Isotonic Solution |
a homogeneous mixture of one or more substances (solutes)
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Meningitis |
Meningitis is a serious inflammation of the meninges, the thin, membranous covering of the brain and the spinal cord.
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Synapse |
the junction between the processes of two neurons or between a neuron and an effector organ
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Melanin |
what gives the skin its pigment |
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Sudoriferous
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producing sweat |
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Anterior fontanel |
the middle opening on a head of a newborn |
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Zygomatic |
the hard, rigid form of connective tissue constituting most of the skeleton of vertebrates, composed chiefly of calcium salts.
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Olecranon |
the bony projection of the ulna at the elbow.
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Encephalitis |
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain
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Bell's Palsy |
neuropathy of the facial nerve, resulting in paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face.
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Otosclerosis |
Otosclerosis is an excessive growth in the bones of the middle ear which interferes with the transmission of sound.
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Conjunctivitis |
Conjuctivitis is an inflammation or redness of the lining of the white part of the eye and the underside of the eyelid
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Cataract |
opacity of the lens of the eye or its capsule.
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Shingles |
disease that comes after chickenpox |
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Metacarpal |
pertaining to carpals |
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Tail Bone |
Coccyx |
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Clavicle |
collar bone |
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Phalanges |
Fingers |
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Student's Elbow |
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Housemaid's Knee |
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Multiple Sclerosis |
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting movement, ensation, and bodily functions |
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Hemiplegia |
paralysis of one side of the body |
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Epilepsy |
disturbances of the nervous system (seizures) |
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Parkinson's disease is treated with what drug? |
L-dopa |
