Microscopic & Chemical
The stage of glucose breakdown that requires the use of oxygen.
Aerobic Glycolysis
Pain localized along the medial tibia, often from repetitive activity.
Shin Splints
The "Master Clock" or gland that is considered both endocrine and exocrine
Pancreas
The content of this specific element determines if blood is bright or dull red.
Oxygen
The small, round mass of food created after chewing and swallowing.
Bolus
This thin filament protein is essential for muscle contraction.
Actin, Tropomyosin, Troponin
A condition involving dilated veins caused specifically by incompetent valves.
Varicose veins
These gaps between Schwann cells allow for faster impulse conduction.
Nodes of Ranvier
The term for the maximum pressure within an artery during the cardiac cycle.
Systole
These substances are absorbed primarily by the large intestine.
Water and electrolytes
This percentage of the dermis is composed of collagen fibers.
70%
This autoimmune disease is characterized by "studded" cysts on the ovaries.
PCOS
This term refers to "local hormones".
Prostaglandins
This specialized lymphatic sac is located between the abdominal aorta and L2.
Cisterna Chyli
The percentage of filtered molecules reabsorbed during tubular reabsorption.
99%
This substance stabilizes the alveoli and reduces surface tension.
Surfactant
Localized injury to the skin over bony prominences from sustained pressure.
Decubitus ulcers
The major regions of the brain: Cerebrum, Diencephalon, Cerebellum, and this.
Brainstem
This condition is defined as the inflammation of a vein along with a blood clot.
Deep Vein Thrombosis
The two main components that make up the renal corpuscle.
The receptor type responsible for detecting heavy pressure and continuous touch.
Ruffini Corpuscle
The clinical term used to describe a patient with pale skin.
Pallor
This specific gland is responsible for the release of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone.
Anterior Pituitary
B cells produce these specific defense proteins when encountering a foreign agent.
Antibodies
The apparatus used by the kidneys specifically to monitor blood pressure.
Juxtaglomerular Apparatus