The heart pumps blood through a vast network of arteries and veins. Blood is a living fluid. It transports oxygen and other essential substances throughout the body, fights sickness, and performs other vital functions.
Gotta go? Before you do, check out this walkthrough of the urinary system, how urine is created, and the differences between male and female urinary anatomy.
25 Flashcards. 25 terms. Difficulty: Hard.
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Consider this your official Ab Manual. The abdominal muscles provide support and movement to the trunk and spine. They also help maintain the internal pressure of your abdomen, holding the internal organs there in place.
20 Flashcards. 20 terms. Difficulty: Hard.
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The salivary glands, liver and gall bladder, and the pancreas aid the processes of ingestion, digestion, and absorption.
Developed by Sheena Shoemaker. Explores the anatomy of the knee joint and the pathology of an ACL tear.
4 Flashcards. Difficulty: Medium.
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Learn about how the buildup of protein plaques damages the brain and leads to severe cognitive impairment.
Alzheimer’s Disease is a neurodegenerative condition that impairs memory and cognitive functioning, affecting around 5.5 million Americans, and is the 6th leading cause of death in the US.
Explore the organelles inside plant cells, as well as the inner structures of chloroplasts and the process of photosynthesis.
19 Flashcards. 19 terms. Difficulty: Medium.
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