Chapter 7 - General Physiology

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Apocrine sweat glands



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Large sweat glands that are found under the arms, around the nipples, and in the genital region.

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Appendicular skeleton



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Portion of the skeleton that consists of the upper extremities and shoulder girdle plus the lower extremities and pelvic girdle.

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Arteries



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Large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

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Articulation



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Another term for joint.

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Axial skeleton



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Portion of the skeleton that consists of the skull, spinal column, ribs, and sternum.

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Bone marrow



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Gelatinous material that produces white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelets.

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Cancellous bone



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Lightweight bone found in the interior of bones.

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Capillaries



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A system of microscopic vessels that connects the arterial and venous systems.

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Cartilage



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Tough, connective, nonvascular elastic tissue.

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Central nervous system (CNS)



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The brain and spinal cord.

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Compact bone



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Outer layer of bones, where needed for strength; also known as cortical bone.

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Gomphosis



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A type of fibrous joint such as a tooth into the alveolus.

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Integumentary system



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The skin system.

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Involuntary muscles



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Muscles that function
automatically without conscious control.

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Joints



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Structural areas where two or more bones come together.

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Muscle insertion



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Location where the muscle ends; the portion away from the body's midline.

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Muscle origin



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Location where the muscle begins; the portion toward the body's midline.

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Neurons



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Direct nerve impulses.

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Osteoblasts



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Cells that form bone.

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Pericardium



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Double-walled sac that enclose the heart.

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Periosteum



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Specialized connective tissue that covers all bones of the body.

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Peripheral nervous system (PNS)


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Cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

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Peristalsis



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Rhythmic action that moves food through the digestive tract.

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Plasma



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A straw-colored fluid that transports nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

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Red blood cells



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Cells that contain the blood protein hemoglobin, which plays an essential role in oxygen transport; also known as erythrocytes.

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Sebaceous glands



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Oil glands that keep the hair and skin soft and are associated with sex hormones.

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Sharpey's fibers



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Tissues that anchor the periosteum to the bone.

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Sudoriferous glands



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Sweat glands that are widely distributed over the body and provide heat regulation.

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Veins



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Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart.

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White blood cells



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Cells that have the primary function of fighting disease in the body; also known as leukocytes.