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Biceps Brachii

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Muscle of the upper arm that flexes the elbow and rotates the forearm.

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Cochlea

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Spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure; it transforms sound into nerve impulses.

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Mandible

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Lower jawbone, the only movable bone of the skull, holds the lower teeth.

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Iris

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Colored part of the eye, regulates the amount of light that enters the eye by changing the size of the pupil.

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Diaphragm

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Muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and is crucial for respiration.

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Retina

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Layer at the back of the eyeball that contains cells sensitive to light and triggers nerve impulses to the brain.

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Right Ventricle

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Chamber of heart responsible for pumping deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

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Renal Medulla

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Inner layer of the kidney that forms the urine-concentrating mechanism.

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Gallbladder

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Stores and concentrates bile, releasing it into the small intestine to aid digestion.

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Testes

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Male reproductive organs that produce sperm and testosterone.

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Epidermis

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Outermost layer of skin, providing a waterproof barrier and creating skin tone.

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Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)

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Cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.

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Thyroid Gland

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Produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate and calcium levels.

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Trachea

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Windpipe, conducts air to and from the lungs.

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Bronchi

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Major air passages of the lungs that diverge from the windpipe.

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Femur

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The thigh bone, longest and strongest bone in the body.

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Spleen

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Organ involved in the production and removal of blood cells and forming part of the immune system.

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Cerebellum

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Located in the brain, responsible for coordination and balance.

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Left Ventricle

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Chamber of heart responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body.

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Humerus

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Bone of the upper arm or forelimb, forms joints with the shoulder and elbow.

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Liver

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Large organ that processes nutrients, detoxifies, and produces bile.

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Vena Cava

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Largest vein in the body, carries deoxygenated blood to the heart.

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Platelets (Thrombocytes)

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Cell fragments that are essential for blood clotting.

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Pupil

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Opening in the center of the iris that allows light to enter the eye.

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Kidney

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Bean-shaped organ that filters waste products from the blood and excretes them in urine.

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Sartorius

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The longest muscle in the body, it flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates the thigh.

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White Blood Cells (Leukocytes)

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Cells of the immune system, involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

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Pituitary Gland

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Master gland of the endocrine system, secretes hormones that regulate growth and other glands.

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Hypothalamus

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Part of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulating body temperature, hunger, moods, and the circadian rhythm.

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Tonsils

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Part of the lymphatic system, located in the throat; they help fight off infection by trapping pathogens.

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Medulla Oblongata

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Located in the brainstem, responsible for autonomic control of heart rate and breathing.

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Pulmonary Artery

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Carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation.

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Gastrocnemius

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Calf muscle that flexes the knee and foot, important for walking, running, and jumping.

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Larynx

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Voice box, responsible for sound production and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

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Dental Pad

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A hard surface in the mouth of certain animals, like cows, that aids in grinding plant-based food.

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Dental Pad

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Hard surface in the mouth of ruminants that along with the lower incisors aids in the grinding of plant material.

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Myocardium

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Muscular tissue of the heart, responsible for the pumping action of the heart.

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Cerebrum

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Located in the brain, responsible for complex behaviors, learning, and memory.

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Small Intestine

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Digestive organ where most chemical digestion and nutrient absorption occurs.

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Pancreas

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Produces digestive enzymes and hormones such as insulin and glucagon.

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Adrenal Glands

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Glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.

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Aorta

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Main artery carrying blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body.

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Renal Cortex

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Outer layer of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.

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Esophagus

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Muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach, conducts food and liquids.

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Appendix

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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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Rumen

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The largest stomach compartment in ruminants, involved in microbial fermentation.

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Scapula

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Shoulder blade, provides attachment for several shoulder muscles.

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Ovaries

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Female reproductive organs that produce eggs and hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

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Large Intestine

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Absorbs water and forms feces, includes the colon and rectum.

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Neuron

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Cell that transmits nerve impulses; fundamental unit of the nervous system.

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Alveoli

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Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

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Lymph Nodes

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Small bean-shaped structures that are part of the lymphatic system and filter harmful substances from the lymph.

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