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ML 125 Physiology/Pathology Exam 1 Ch 5
Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease - An Interactive Journey for Health Professionals - Second Edition - Colbert, Ankney, Lee - Ch 5
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02/01/2014

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adipose tissue
Definition
Fatty tissue.
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anorexia nervosa
Definition
An eating disorder exhibiting and unrealistic body image, fear of weight gain, weight loss, and emaciation.
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areolar tissue
Definition
Delicate webs of loosely connected tissue.
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atherosclerosis
Definition
Hardening of the arteries as a result of plaque buildup in the lumen of the arteries.
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axon
Definition
Part of the neuron that is a single, elongated branch at the opposite end of the dendrites. It receives an electrical impulse and releases neurotransmitters into the synapse. Axons are covered by an insulating layer of myelin.
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bulimia
Definition
An eating disorder marked by recurring episodes of binge eating, self-induced vomiting and diarrhea, and other attempts to reduce weight such as excessive exercising, dieting, and/or fasting; individual exhibits excessive and unrealistic concerns about body image.
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cardiac
Definition
Pertaining to the heart.
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cardiovascular
Definition
heart, blood, arteries, veins
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carrier
Definition
An individual who is infected by a disease and can potentially spread the disease.
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columnar cells
Definition
Column-shaped epithelial cells.
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cuboidal cells
Definition
Cube-shaped epithelial cells.
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dendrite
Definition
Multiple branches at the end of a neuron that carry information to the cell body.
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endocrine
Definition
thyroid gland, pituitary gland, testes, ovaries, adrenal glands, pancreas, parathyroid glands, pineal gland, thymus gland
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epithelial tissue
Definition
Layers of cells that form the epidermis of the skin as well as the surface layer of mucous and serous membranes.
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gastrointestinal
Definition
mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
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genitourinary (GU) system
Definition
Combination of two closely related body systems: the female and male genitalia and the urinary system. Also known as the urogenital system.
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glia / neuroglia
Definition
Nonnervous or supporting tissue found in the brain and spinal cord; made of glial cells.
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hormone
Definition
Chemical messenger of the endocrine system that is released by a gland or organ and travels through the blood.
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integumentary
Definition
skin, nails, hair, sweat glands, sebaceous glands
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lymph nodes
Definition
Small, encapsulated pieces of lymphoid tissue located along the lymphatic vessels. Lymph nodes filter and destroy invading microorganisms and cancerous cells present in the lymph.
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lymphatic and immune
Definition
spleen, lymph, thymus gland
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lymphocytes
Definition
Specialized, infection-fighting white blood cells produced by the lymphatic system.
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melanoma
Definition
A malignant pigmented mole or tumor.
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membrane
Definition
A thin soft pliable layer of tissue that can line a cavity or cover an organ or structure.
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meninges
Definition
Three separate membranes that envelope and protect the entire brain and spinal cord. The meninges include the dura matter, arachnoid, and pia matter.
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meningitis
Definition
Inflammation of the meninges of the brain or spinal cord by bacterial or viral infection. Initial symptoms include fever, headache, nuchal rigidity (stiff neck) lethargy, vomiting, irritability, and photophobia.
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musculoskeletal
Definition
muscles, bones, joints
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myelin
Definition
Fatty sheath around the axon of a neuron. It speeds up impulse conduction. Myelin around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are produced by oligodendrocytes. Myelin around axons of the cranial and spinal nerves is produced by Schwann cells. An axon with myelin is said to be myelinated.
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nervous
Definition
brain, spinal cord, nerves
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neuron
Definition
An individual nerve cell. The functional part of the nervous system.
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organ
Definition
A part of the body, comprised of tissues, that has a specialized function.
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pseudostratified
Definition
Apparently composed of layers.
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reproductive
Definition
ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina, mammary glands, testes, prostate, urethra
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respiratory
Definition
nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs, bronchial tubes
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sensation
Definition
A feeling or awareness as a result of the stimulation of sensory receptors.
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senses
Definition
eyes, ears
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septicemia / sepsis / blood poisoning
Definition
Infection by pathogenic organisms in the blood.
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simple cells
Definition
Epithelial cells that are arranged in a single layer and are of the same type.
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skeletal muscle
Definition
One of three types of muscles in the body, but only muscle that is under voluntary, conscious control. Under the microscope, skeletal muscle has a striated appearance.
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smooth muscle
Definition
One of three types of body muscles that is involuntarily controlled and found in the lining of the airways, blood vessels, and uterus.
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squamous
Definition
Flat, scaly epithelial cells.
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stratified
Definition
Having more than one layer.
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synovial membrane
Definition
The membrane lining a capsule of the joint.
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systems
Definition
An organized grouping of related structures or parts that perform specific functions.
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tissues
Definition
Collection of similar cells that form a particular function.
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transitional
Definition
Moving from one state to another.
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urinary
Definition
kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
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