Anglene Flashcards
Blood
A fluid that circulates through the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to cells and removing waste products.
Brain
The organ inside the skull responsible for controlling thoughts, memory, emotion, and body activities
Bladder
A hollow organ that stores urine before it is excreted from the body.
Cell
The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all living organisms.
Digestion
The process of breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.
Duct
A tube or channel in the body that carries fluids.
Expiration
The act of exhaling air from the lungs.
Fiber
Thread-like structures found in tissues; also refers to dietary material from plants that aid digestion.
Gland
An organ that produces and releases substances such as hormones or sweat.
Histology
The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
Ingestion
The act of taking food into the mouth.
Inspiration
The act of drawing air into the lungs; inhalation.
Insulation
Material or structures that protect against heat loss.
Kidney
An organ that filters blood to produce urine.
Layer
A sheet, quantity, or thickness of material covering a surface.
Lung
An organ used for breathing, exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Nail
A hard covering on the tips of fingers and toes.
Offspring
The young born to living organisms; children.
Ovaries
Female organs that produce eggs and hormones.
Receptor
A structure that receives and responds to stimuli.
Response
A reaction to a stimulus or situation.
Secretion
The process of producing and releasing substances from a cell or gland.
Sensation
The ability to feel something through senses like touch or temperature.
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