Anatomy Basics

Word List with 26 words
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Published March 11, 2011

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atom
noun
smallest component of an element consisting of a nucleus containing a blend of neutrons and protons
bone cell
noun
cell found in bone in any of its functional states
chemical bond
noun
attraction between atoms in a molecule or crystalline structure
connective tissue
noun
tissue usually of mesoblastic origin that connects, supports or surrounds other tissues and organs
cytology
noun
study of the microscopic appearance of cells
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digestive system
noun
group of organs that break down food and absorb the nutrients used by the body for fuel
effector
noun
organ or cell that carries out a response to a nerve impulse
epithial tissue
noun
specialized to form the covering or lining of all internal and external body surfaces
glucagon
noun
hormone secreted by the pancreas acts in opposition to insulin to regulate blood glucose levels
glucose concentration
noun
measurement of the quantity of glucose molecules that are present in a liquid solution
histology
noun
branch of biology dealing with the study of tissues
homeostasis
noun
tendency of an organism to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes
integrator
noun
instrument used for performing numerical integrations
living system
noun
general theory regarding the existence of all living systems, their structure, behavior, development
macroscopic anatomy
noun
study of the structure of the body and its parts without the use of a microscope
molecule
noun
smallest particle of a substance composed of one or more atoms
muscle cell
noun
an elongated contractile cell that forms the muscles of the body
muscle tissue
noun
body of muscle consisting of muscle fibers, muscle cells, connective tissue, extracellular material
negative feedback
noun
supply of an input to some process or system as a function of its output
nerve cell
noun
specialized, impulse-conducting cell that is the functional unit of the nervous system
neurophysiology
noun
branch of physiology dealing with the functions of the nervous system
organ
noun
grouping of tissues into a distinct structure that performs a specialized task
organ system
noun
composed of two or more different organs that work together to provide a common function
organism
noun
any organized body or system conceived of as analogous to a living being
positive feedback
noun
self-regulatory biological system in which the output affects the input either positively/negatively
receptor
noun
one end organ or group of end organs of sensory or afferent neurons sensitive to stimulating agents

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