Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology

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496 Diaphysis shaft composed mainly of compact bone Diarrhea the passing of loose, watery stools affecting the function of the c ...

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GLOSSARY Endorphins neurotransmitters Endosteum a fibrovascular membrane that lines the medul- lary cavity of a long bone^ Endot ...

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498 Fibrin long threads that form a clot Fibrinogen plasma protein Fibrinolysis dissolution of a blood clot Fibroblasts small, f ...

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GLOSSARY Glenoid fossa a depression in the scapula for articulation with the head of the humerus^ Glial cells cells that perform ...

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500 Hi nge joint a type of synovial joint, like the knee or elbow Histamine an inflammatory substance produced in response to al ...

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GLOSSARY Interlobar arteries branches of the renal arteries in the renal columns^ Interlobar veins run between the pyramids in t ...

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502 Lactiferous sinuses expanded sinuses that store milk Lactogenic hormone (LTH) stimulates milk production in the mammary glan ...

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GLOSSARY Lysosomes small bodies in the cytoplasm that contain power-ful digestive enzymes that enhance the breakdown of cellu-la ...

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504 Mi crotubules long, hollow cylinders made of tubulin Microvilli found on the free edge of villi of intestinal epithelial cel ...

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GLOSSARY Neutron part of the central nucleus that makes up an atom; carries no charge^ Neutrophils most common leukocytes; they ...