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Exocytosis - Occurs when contents of a cell vacuole are released to the exterior through fusion of the vacuole membrane with the cell membrane. Neurons - nerve cell, transmit information throughout the body Neuroglia - supportive cell for neurons Axon - primary transmission lines of the nervous...

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Human Body - Exam 1 SCF

Exocytosis - Occurs when contents of a cell vacuole are released to the exterior through fusion of
the vacuole membrane with the cell membrane.



Neurons - nerve cell, transmit information throughout the body



Neuroglia - supportive cell for neurons



Axon - primary transmission lines of the nervous system



Dendrites - receive information from other neural call to the cell body of the neuron



Pelvic Cavity - space with in the walls of the pelvis



Meninges - protect the central nervous system



Reticular Cells - provide structural support



rRNA - cells essential protein factory



Anterior - Refers to the front of a body



Aqueous Solution - A solution in which the solvent is water



Buffers - A solution that can maintain a nearly constant pH if it is diluted

,Buccal - Relating to the cheek



Cephalic - Of, in, or relating to the head



Cervical - Relating to the neck



Cranial - Relating to the skull or cranium

Mucus - lubricates the inside of the body and helps protect your body from bacteria.



Cubital - Of the forearm or the elbow



Cytokinesis - The division of the cytoplasm during the telophase of cell division



Embryonic Stem cells - Unspecialized cells capable of producing all types of specialized human
cells



Epithelial Tissue - Lines the outer surface of organs and blood vessels throughout the body




Lumen - The inside space of a tubular structure, such as an artery or intestine.



Organic Substances - Molecules associated with living organisms



Phagocytosis - The ingestion of bacteria or other material by phagocytes



Posterior - Refers to the back of a body



Popliteal - situated in the hollow at the back of the knee.

, Pedal - pertaining to feet



Plantar - the sole of the foot



Patellar - the kneecap



Femoral - the femur or thigh



mRNA - a large family of RNA molecules that convey genetic information from DNA to the
ribosome



Serous Membranes - a mesothelial tissue which lines certain internal cavities of the body, forming
a smooth, transparent, two-layered membrane lubricated by a fluid derived from serum.



Pleurae - each of a pair of serous membranes lining the thorax and enveloping the lungs in
humans and animals.



Selectively permable membranes - Regulates the passage of ions and molecules



Pleural cavity - Helps the lungs breathe, located between the two pulmonary pleurae



Scapular - Stabilizes the movement of the shoulder, connects the collarbone and the humerus
bone



Cell identity marker - Serve as the nametag of the cells, are made up of proteins and
carbohydrates



Proximal - An anatomical term that refers to body parts located towards the center of the body.

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