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Cerebrum
Located in the brain, responsible for complex behaviors, learning, and memory.
Cerebellum
Located in the brain, responsible for coordination and balance.
Medulla Oblongata
Located in the brainstem, responsible for autonomic control of heart rate and breathing.
Aorta
Main artery carrying blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body.
Pulmonary Artery
Carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation.
Left Ventricle
Chamber of heart responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body.
Right Ventricle
Chamber of heart responsible for pumping deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
Renal Cortex
Outer layer of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.
Renal Medulla
Inner layer of the kidney that forms the urine-concentrating mechanism.
Alveoli
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.
Bronchi
Major air passages of the lungs that diverge from the windpipe.
Esophagus
Muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach, conducts food and liquids.
Rumen
The largest stomach compartment in ruminants, involved in microbial fermentation.
Small Intestine
Digestive organ where most chemical digestion and nutrient absorption occurs.
Large Intestine
Absorbs water and forms feces, includes the colon and rectum.
Femur
The thigh bone, longest and strongest bone in the body.
Scapula
Shoulder blade, provides attachment for several shoulder muscles.
Humerus
Bone of the upper arm or forelimb, forms joints with the shoulder and elbow.
Liver
Large organ that processes nutrients, detoxifies, and produces bile.
Pancreas
Produces digestive enzymes and hormones such as insulin and glucagon.
Gallbladder
Stores and concentrates bile, releasing it into the small intestine to aid digestion.
Spleen
Organ involved in the production and removal of blood cells and forming part of the immune system.
Trachea
Windpipe, conducts air to and from the lungs.
Kidney
Bean-shaped organ that filters waste products from the blood and excretes them in urine.
Sartorius
The longest muscle in the body, it flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates the thigh.
Biceps Brachii
Muscle of the upper arm that flexes the elbow and rotates the forearm.
Gastrocnemius
Calf muscle that flexes the knee and foot, important for walking, running, and jumping.
Larynx
Voice box, responsible for sound production and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.
Vena Cava
Largest vein in the body, carries deoxygenated blood to the heart.
Diaphragm
Muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and is crucial for respiration.
Retina
Layer at the back of the eyeball that contains cells sensitive to light and triggers nerve impulses to the brain.
Cochlea
Spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure; it transforms sound into nerve impulses.
Dental Pad
A hard surface in the mouth of certain animals, like cows, that aids in grinding plant-based food.
Ovaries
Female reproductive organs that produce eggs and hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
Testes
Male reproductive organs that produce sperm and testosterone.
Mandible
Lower jawbone, the only movable bone of the skull, holds the lower teeth.
Neuron
Cell that transmits nerve impulses; fundamental unit of the nervous system.
Epidermis
Outermost layer of skin, providing a waterproof barrier and creating skin tone.
Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)
Cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.
White Blood Cells (Leukocytes)
Cells of the immune system, involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.
Dental Pad
Hard surface in the mouth of ruminants that along with the lower incisors aids in the grinding of plant material.
Platelets (Thrombocytes)
Cell fragments that are essential for blood clotting.
Myocardium
Muscular tissue of the heart, responsible for the pumping action of the heart.
Pituitary Gland
Master gland of the endocrine system, secretes hormones that regulate growth and other glands.
Hypothalamus
Part of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulating body temperature, hunger, moods, and the circadian rhythm.
Iris
Colored part of the eye, regulates the amount of light that enters the eye by changing the size of the pupil.
Pupil
Opening in the center of the iris that allows light to enter the eye.
Adrenal Glands
Glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.
Thyroid Gland
Produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate and calcium levels.
Lymph Nodes
Small bean-shaped structures that are part of the lymphatic system and filter harmful substances from the lymph.
Tonsils
Part of the lymphatic system, located in the throat; they help fight off infection by trapping pathogens.
Appendix
Small, tube-like sac attached to the lower end of the large intestine; may play a role in the immune system.
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