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Abdominal Aorta
continuation of the thoracic aorta that runs through the abdominal cavity
Adrenal Cortex
the outer portion of the adrenal glands
Adrenal Medulla
secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
Agglutinogens
Antigens formed on the surface of red blood cells, whose presence and structure are
genetically determined.
anterior pituitary gland
the anterior part of the pituitary gland; an endocrine gland whose secretions are
controlled by the hypothalamic hormones
Anti-B Agglutinins
found in the plasma of individuals who lack the corresponding antigen (group O have
anti-A and anti-B; group A have anti-B; group B have anti-A; group AB have neither
antibody).
Ascending Aorta
Branches off the left ventricle; carries oxygen rich blood to parts of the body above the
heart
Atrial Depolarization
P wave represents
Axillary Artery
artery that carries oxygenated blood to the axilla (armpit) area
Axillary Node
Lymph node under the arm.
Basophil
white blood cell containing granules that stain blue; associated with release of histamine
and heparin
Bicuspid (Mitral) Valve
between left atrium and left ventricle
Cervical Lymph Node
superficial lymph nodes located on the side of the neck
Cisternal Chyli
The temporary storage area formed by an enlargement of the first part of the thoracic
duct.
Coronary Sinus
enlarged vessel on the posterior aspect of the heart that empties blood into the right
atrium
Cortisol
stress hormone released by the adrenal cortex
Eosinophil