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Anatomy tri 2 final
Anatomy tri 2 final
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Anatomy
11th Grade
03/03/2010

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Anemia

 

Definition
 lack of O2 carrying capacity in the blood
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Antibodies

Definition
a protein that B cells of the immune system produce in response to the presence of a nonself antigen; it reacts with the antigen
Term

 

 Arteriosclerosis

 

Definition
A chronic disease in which thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls result in impaired blood circulation
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Atherosclerosis

Definition
A form of arteriosclerosis in which the arteries become clogged by the buildup of fatty substances, which eventually reduces the flow of blood to the tissues.
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Antigens

 

Definition
a chemical that stimulates B lymphocytes to produce antibodies
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 Aorta

 

Definition
major systemic artery that receives blood from left ventricle
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 Atria

Definition
chamber of the heart that receives blood from veins
Term
Atrialventricular node
Definition
specialized mass of cardiac muscle fibers in the interatrial septum of the heart; transmits cardiac impulses from sinoatrial node to the A-V bundle
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