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Nephron | The functional unit of the kidney. |
Synovial Fluid | A viscous fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints that reduces friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement. |
Hepatic Portal System | The veins that carry blood from the digestive organs to the liver. |
Lymphocyte | A type of white blood cell involved in the immune response. |
Dermis | The thick layer of skin beneath the epidermis that contains blood vessels and nerves. |
Axon | The long thread-like part of a nerve cell along which impulses are conducted. |
Hypothalamus | A region of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, and thirst. |
Villus | A small, finger-like projection that extends into the lumen of the small intestine. |
Diastole | The phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and fills with blood. |
Peristalsis | The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal. |
Homeostasis | The tendency to maintain a stable, relatively constant internal environment. |
Hemoglobin | A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
Synapse | The junction between two nerve cells, where impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter. |
Glycogen | A stored form of glucose, primarily found in the liver and muscles. |
Alveoli | Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. |
Osteocyte | A bone cell, formed when an osteoblast becomes embedded in the matrix it has secreted. |
Myocardium | The muscular tissue of the heart. |
Systole | The phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood. |
Cerebellum | The part of the brain that regulates motor control and coordination. |
Phagocytosis | The ingestion of bacteria or other material by phagocytes. |