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        | composed of two or more cells that are similiar in origin, structure, and function |  | 
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        | 1. Epithelial 2. Connective 3. Muscle 4. Nervous |  | Definition 
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        | muscle and nervous, because an electrochemical gradient can be set up by moving ions |  | Definition 
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        | found in coverings, linings, and some glands |  | 
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        | one exposed surface and one surface attached to a basement membrane of connective tissue, avascular, and mitotic. |  | 
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        | attached to  one another on the sides by tight junctions or flexible adhesion called desmosomes.  functions are: protection, secretion, absorption, and excretion. |  | 
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        | Squamous Epithelial Cells |  | Definition 
 
        | flat cells in which diffusion occurs easily |  | 
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        | Simple Squamous Epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | found in alveoli and capillaries |  | 
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        | Keratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | several layers of flat cells found in the skin that fill up with keratin |  | 
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        | Keratinized Squamous Epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | old, hard cells are pushed to the surface and die |  | 
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        | lining of the Buccal cavity |  | Definition 
 
        | non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium |  | 
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        | Simple Cuboidal Epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | square cells with a centrally located nucleus |  | 
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        | Simple Cuboidal Epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | form kidney tubules with tight junctions |  | 
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        | Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | found in the ducts of sweat glands and pancreas |  | 
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        | cells that are taller than they are wide with a nucleus located near the basement membrane |  | 
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        | extensions of the cell membrane |  | 
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        | used to increase surface area |  | 
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        | cells that produce mucous |  | 
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        | Simple Columnar Epithelium and Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium |  | Definition 
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        | Simple Columnar Epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | found in uterus and digestive track |  | 
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        | Simple Columnar Epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | functions are protection, secretion, and absorption |  | 
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        | located of ciliated (pseudostratified) columnar epithelium where the cilia helps move the egg along |  | 
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        | Stratified Columnar Epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | found in male urethra and pharynx |  | 
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        | Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | found in the upper respiratory tract and the fallopian tubes |  | 
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        | Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | appears to be stratified but all cell are attached to a basement membrane |  | 
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        | has all three cell shapes and can be stretched |  | 
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        | lines the organs of the urinary tract and bladder |  | 
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        | body cavity that has an opening to the outside are lined with a |  | 
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        | body cavities that are not exposed to the outside have a membrane that produces a more liquid solution |  | 
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        | name for a Serous Membrane |  | 
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        | serous membrane covering the organ |  | 
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        | Serous Membrane lining the body cavity |  | 
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        | the covering of the lungs |  | 
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        | lining of the Pleural Cavity |  | 
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        | lining of the Pericardial Cavity |  | 
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        | lining of the abdominal cavity |  | 
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        | line joint cavities and secrete Synovial Fluid |  | 
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        | composed of fibrous connective tissue, loose connective tissue, and adipose tissue |  | 
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        | connects, supports, protects, provides frameworks, fills spaces, stores fat, produces blood cells, provides protection against infection, and repairs damaged tissues |  | 
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        | most abundant tissue type in the body and shows the greatest variation in structure |  | 
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        | type of tissue where cells are not joined, but are far apart in an intercellular matrix of protein fibers and ground substance. |  | 
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        | cell type which produces  fibers of the proteins--collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers. |  | 
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        | most abundant protein in the body |  | 
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        | white blood cells which carry out phagocytosis |  | 
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        | produce heparin and histamine |  | 
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        | Loose Fibrous (Areolar) Connective Tissue |  | Definition 
 
        | tissue has few cells and fibers in a liquid |  | 
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        | Loose Fibrous (Areolar) Connective Tissue |  | Definition 
 
        | forms a basement membrane and binds organs together |  | 
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        | a type of loose connective tissure that stores lipids |  | 
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        | found beneath the skin and around organs such as the heart, kidney, and ovaries (and pretty much everywhere else in the body) |  | 
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        | type of tissue where cytoplasm and organelles are pushed to the side of the cell |  | 
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        | digestive, genital, urinary, and respiratory tracts all have this |  | 
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        | Dense Fibrous Connective Tissue |  | Definition 
 
        | has strong collagen fibers that bind structures |  | 
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        | Dense Fibrous Connective Tissue |  | Definition 
 
        | found in ligaments, tendons, and in the skin |  | 
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        | Elastic Connective Tissue |  | Definition 
 
        | has mainly elastin fibers and is found in hollow internal organs that stretch |  | 
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        | Reticular Connective Tissue |  | Definition 
 
        | tissue is made of thin, branched collagen fibers and gives support |  | 
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        | Reticular Connective Tissue |  | Definition 
 
        | found in liver, spleen, and various lymphatic organs |  | 
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        | has a matrix of fibers and a gel-like ground substance |  | 
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        | the space where a chondrocyte is located |  | 
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        | heals slowly, because there is little blood supply |  | 
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        | most abundant cartilage in the body |  | 
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        | cartilage that is shiny and white |  | 
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        | cartilage found in the embryonic skeleton and at the end of long bones |  | 
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        | cartilage with more elastin |  | 
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        | cartilage found in outer ear and the larynx |  | 
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        | found between the vertebrae of the spinal column |  | 
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        | has a matrix of collagen fibers covered by calcium salts |  | 
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        | Osteocyte is located inside this |  | 
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        | lamella (lamellae plural) |  | Definition 
 
        | circles around a central canal that contain the lacunae |  | 
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        | canal inside of the bone that contains blood vessels and nerves |  | 
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        | (in a bone) runs from the central canal through the lamella |  | 
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        | heals easily, because it has a good blood supply |  | 
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        | the liquid matrix in the blood--mainly water with ions |  | 
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        | composed of plasma, amino acids, proteins, sugars, lipids, and dissolved gases |  | 
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        | blood cell that carries oxygen |  | 
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        | blood cell that protects the body from infection |  | 
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        | blood component that aids in blood clotting |  | 
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        | Reticuloendothelial Tissue |  | Definition 
 
        | refers to the phagocytic white blood cells scattered throughout the body |  | 
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        | composed of the proteins actin and myosin |  | 
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        | long, run parallel to one another, are striated, have many nuclei pushed near the cell membrane, and under voluntary control |  | 
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        | type of muscle tissue found attached to bones or membranes |  | 
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        | muscle found only in heart |  | 
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        | muscle that is branched, striated, uninucleate, and has intercalated discs with gap junctions |  | 
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        | involuntary muscle that uses gap junctions for free movement of ions |  | 
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        | muscle that is spindle shaped, non-striated, uninucleate, and involuntary. |  | 
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        | muscle found in the digestive tract, urinary tract, and blood vessels |  | 
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        | tissue found in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves |  | 
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        | nerves outside of the central nervous system |  | 
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        | cell capable of transmitting nerve impulses to other neurons or a muscle or gland |  | 
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        | space between neurons where neurotransmitters are sent (Neurons never touch eachother) |  | 
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        | a type of cell found in nervous tissue that is not capable of transmitting nerve impulses |  | 
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        | a connective tissure cell that protects and supports the neurons |  | 
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        | loose their centriles and most are unable to divide when mature |  | 
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        | growth of glial cells (glioma) |  | 
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        | sometimes called the cutaneous membrane |  | 
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        | is also an organ because it contains more than one type of tissue (actually all four types) |  | 
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        | contains skin, hair, and nails |  | 
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        | composed of stratified squamous epithelium with keratanocytes and melanocytes |  | 
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        | cells making the protein keratin |  | 
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        | cells making the protein pigment melanin |  | 
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        | the bottommost layer of cells attached to a basement membrane in the epidermis |  | 
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        | layer of epidermis that is mitotic |  | 
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        | Stratum Spinosum and Stratum Granulosum |  | Definition 
 
        | layers in the epidermis that are living and filling up with keratin |  | 
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        | a fifth, clear layer of the epidermis found only in the palms and soles |  | 
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        | uppermost layer of the epidermis that is composed of dead cells full of keratin |  | 
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        | layer of skin that has no direct blood supply |  | 
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        | fibrous connective tissue with muscle fibers, blood vessels, and nerve endings |  | 
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        | the layer of skin that becomes thinner as we age because protein synthesis slows and less collegen and elastin are produced |  | 
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        | nerve endings in the dermis |  | 
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        | also called the hypodermis |  | 
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        | layer of skin composed of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue |  | 
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        | formed from the epidermis |  | 
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        | muscle attached to every hair |  | 
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        | as the hair grows it is filled up by ____ |  | 
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        | each follicle has an attached gland that secretes sebum |  | 
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        | results in protein synthesis slowing (less sebum meaning drier hair and skin) and the production of pigment slows and hair losses color |  | 
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        | hair that contains iron in the pigment that gives a distinct color |  | 
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        | skin cells that undergo keratinization and also produce nails |  | 
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        | a type of exocrine gland that release cells filled with an oil called sebum that lubricates |  | 
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        | secretory gland in the epidermis that is a type of exocrine gland |  | 
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        | coiled tines with pores on the surface of the body |  | 
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        | sweat gland located on the forehead and neck |  | 
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        | sweat gland that secretes water, salts, and a little urea.  It cools you off by absorbing heat to evaporate. |  | 
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        | sweat gland in which no cell parts are lost |  | 
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        | sweat gland located in the axilla, groin, and around nipples |  | 
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        | parts of the cell are lost during secretions from this gland.  It produces a smelly sweat during fear, pain, and sexual arousal. |  | 
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        | sweat gland that includes the mammary gland and the cermuninuous gland of the ear canal which produces ear wax (cerumen) |  | 
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        | non-pigmented epithelial cells |  | Definition 
 
        | skin cancer usually arises from this |  | 
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        | Basal Cell or Squamous Cell Carcinomas |  | Definition 
 
        | grow less quickly and less deadly than melanomas |  | 
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        | quick growing cancer that is in the more deadly form |  | 
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        | any tumor that arises from epithelial tissue is a _____ |  | 
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        | move from the site of origin |  | 
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        | are connected to short exposure to extreme sunlight (really bad sunburn) |  | 
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        | changes in color and shape and size |  | Definition 
 
        | moles should be checked frequently for changes in _________ |  | 
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        | elevated areas and irregular edges |  | 
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        | type of skin cancer that metastasizes quickly |  | 
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        | affect only the epidermis of the skin |  | 
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        | affect both the epidermis and the dermis |  | 
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        | destroys the epidermis, dermis, and the accessory organs of the skin |  | 
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        | skin activates this vitamin when exposed to sunlight |  | 
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        | necessary for the absorption of calcium by bone tissue |  | 
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        | first line of defense against pathogens, helps regulate body temperature, prevents water loss, and helps to maintain homeostasis by monitoring environmental changes |  | 
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        | redness, swelling, pain, and warmth |  | Definition 
 
        | indication of an infection |  | 
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        | evidence of a fever by redness |  | 
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        | evidence of a fever by lack of oxygen; blueness |  | 
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