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the study of the organs and systems of the body
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the study of the functions that bodily organs and systems perform
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the basic units of all living matter (life)
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the chemical process in which cells receive nutrients (food) for cell growth and reproduction
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groups of cells of the same kind performing a specific function in the body
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separate body structures that perform specific functions
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groups of body structures and/or organs that together perform one or more vital functions for the body
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the study of the structure, function and diseases of the muscles
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specialized tissue found only in the heart
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muscles that respond to commands regulated by will
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muscles that respond automatically to control various body functions
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fixed portion of the muscle attached to bones or other fixed muscles
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midsection of the muscle
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portion of the muscle joined to movable attachments such as bones, muscles or skin
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strong bands of fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones
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bands of fibrous tissue that attach muscle to bone
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the skeleton of the head; composed of two groups of bones
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consists of eight bones that form the top, sides, and back of the head
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14 bones that compose the face, 9 of which are involved in facial massage
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responsible for the circulation of blood, includes the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries
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blood vessel which takes oxygenated blook away from the heart and delivers it to all part of the body (exception: pulmonary)
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blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the capillaries in the tissue back to the heart (exception: pulmonary)
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circulation in which blood travels through the pulmonary artery to the lungs where it is oxygenated
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circulation in which blood travels from the heart throughout the body and back to the heart
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system composed of a network of organs, lymph nodes, and lymph vessels that make lymph fluid and move it from tissues into the bloodstream and returns leaked tissue fluid and plasma proteins to the cardiovascular system
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closed-ended capillaries located between cells that drain extracellular fluid
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lymphyocyte-rich tissue that makes up spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, tonsils, and adenoids
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thin tubes shaped like blood vessels that carry lymph fluid and white blood cells within the lymphatic system
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colorless liquid that travels through the lymph glands and vessels, removing toxins along the way before moving back into the bloodstream
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glands that filter out toxic substances, like bacteria
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the study of the nervous system
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brain, spinal cord, and spinal/cranial nerves; responsible for all voluntary body actions, thoughts, reasoning, facial expressions, and functions of the five senses
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network of nerve cells that carries messages to and from the CNS; any part of the nervous system that is not the brain or spinal cord
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part of the CNS responsible for all involuntary body functions
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nerve cell; sends messages in the form of nerve impulses
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aka afferent nerves; carry messages to the brain and spinal cord
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aka efferent nerves; carry messages from the brain to the muscles
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aka trigeminal nerve; largest of the cranial nerves; responsible for transmitting facial sensations to the brain and for controlling muscle movements of chewing.
