Medical Assistant Anatomy and Physiology Terms Flashcards

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NephronThe functional unit of the kidney.
Synovial FluidA viscous fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints that reduces friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement.
Hepatic Portal SystemThe veins that carry blood from the digestive organs to the liver.
LymphocyteA type of white blood cell involved in the immune response.
DermisThe thick layer of skin beneath the epidermis that contains blood vessels and nerves.
AxonThe long thread-like part of a nerve cell along which impulses are conducted.
HypothalamusA region of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, and thirst.
VillusA small, finger-like projection that extends into the lumen of the small intestine.
DiastoleThe phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and fills with blood.
PeristalsisThe involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal.
HomeostasisThe tendency to maintain a stable, relatively constant internal environment.
HemoglobinA protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
SynapseThe junction between two nerve cells, where impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.
GlycogenA stored form of glucose, primarily found in the liver and muscles.
AlveoliTiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.
OsteocyteA bone cell, formed when an osteoblast becomes embedded in the matrix it has secreted.
MyocardiumThe muscular tissue of the heart.
SystoleThe phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood.
CerebellumThe part of the brain that regulates motor control and coordination.
PhagocytosisThe ingestion of bacteria or other material by phagocytes.

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