sliding filament theory -ANSWER theory that actin filaments slide toward each other during muscle contraction, while the myosin filaments are still
actin and myosin -ANSWER Muscle contraction results from the sliding together of
thymus gland -ANSWER located in the mediastinal cavity anterior ...
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sliding filament theory -ANSWER theory that actin filaments slide toward each other during muscle contraction, while the myosin filaments are still
actin and myosin -ANSWER Muscle contraction results from the sliding together of
thymus gland -ANSWER located in the mediastinal cavity anterior to and above the heart; secretes thymosin
T cells mature in the -ANSWER thymus
The thymus technically does not make new T-cells, but the T-cells mature there so it houses fresh ones.
T cells -ANSWER Cells created in the thymus that produce substances that attack infected cells in the body.
B cells -ANSWER Cells manufactured in the bone marrow that create antibodies for isolating and destroying invading bacteria and viruses.
CD4 cells -ANSWER Helper T cells
CD8 -ANSWER Cytotoxic T cells
attacks any cell affected by cancer or virus
alimentary layers -ANSWER mucosa, submucosa, mucularis, serosa
Fat soluble vitamins -ANSWER Vitamins A, D, E, K
lymph flow -ANSWER Lymphatic Capillaries --> Lymphatic Vessels --> Lymphatic Trunks --> Lymphatic Ducts --> Subclavian Veins (blood stream)
Lacunae -ANSWER small cavities in bone that contain osteocytes
Sarcolemma -ANSWER muscle cell membrane
foramen ovale -ANSWER connects the two atria in the fetal heart bypass the lungs
corpus luteum -ANSWER name given to a follicle after ovulation because of its yellow color
3 stages of fertilization -ANSWER -Penetration
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