Human Body
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A connective tissue with a fluid matrix called plasma in which red blood cells, white blood cells, and cell fragments called platelets are suspended.

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A subdivision of the human nervous system containing the brain and spinal cord. Transmits & receives messages to & from the PNS

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A lymphatic organ in the upper part of the middle of the chest, just behind the breastbone. It is the site of T-cell development.

4.
A group of similar cells that are organized to do a specific job.

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One of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa (sprem cell), and androgens (hormones).

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A system of organs, functioning in the process of gas exchange between the body and the environment, consisting especially of the nose/mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

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Bones, Joints. Protects and supports body organs, and provides a framework the muscles use to cause movement. Blood cells are formed within bones. Bones store minerals.

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A large solid organ that lies in the right upper quadrant immediately below the diaphragm; it produces bile, stores glucose for immediate use by the body, and produces many substances that help regulate immune responses.

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Flow of blood between the heart and the rest of the body

10.
Largest bodily organ, this is the upper layer of skin that is visible to the naked eye. It is very soft and flexible. Protects body from outside environment.

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Composed of red bone marrow, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels; picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to the blood; Involved with immunity; Without the system, the body would swell, and fluid becomes trapped in the tissues.

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Breaks down food into absorb-able units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells.

13.
Blood cells that perform the function of destroying disease-causing microorganisms.

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A muscular, elastic passageway that extends from the uterus to the outside of the body

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Digestive organ where chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place.

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The passageway for air and food (nose & mouth) that leads to the larynx and esophagus. It is divided into 3 parts, and is known as the throat.

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A protein that, when introduced in the blood, triggers the production of an antibody.

18.
Any of the tiny air sacks of the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide gas are exchanged.

19.
Tubes which carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus and which provides the place where fertilization occurs.

20.
A protein that acts against a specific antigen.

21.
A system of organs including the kidneys, liver, skin, intestines, and lungs that purify the body by eliminating waste from the body.

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A process in which cells use oxygen to release energy stored in sugar. ATP is the product, and it occurs in the mitochondria.

23.
Dark pigment formed by cells called melanocytes; gives color to skin and hair.

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A long, coiled duct on the outside of the testis in which sperm mature.

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Part of the kidney that filters blood.