Anatomy & Physiology

4. cell that forms bone tissue
5. one of 4 pea-shaped glands located or embedded in the thyroid that secrete parathyroid hormone, increasing blood levels of calcium
7. hardening of the arteries and loss of elasticity resulting from thickening of the vessel wall
10. first 30 days after birth
14. the phase of metabolism in which cells are broken down
16. involuntary discharge of urine
17. a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that blocks respiration
19. damage to the retina in diabetic patients from hemorrhage of vessels

1. bands of fibrous connective tissue connecting the articulating ends of bones to facilitate or limit movement
2. node located in the upper wall of the atrium; pacemaker of the heart
3. air sacs at the ends of the bronchioles where the gas exchange occurs
6. pear-shaped sac located on the inferior surface of the liver; stores bile to aid in digestion and fat absorption
8. ringing in the ear
9. uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep; also known as sleep epilepsy
11. first female menses; usually occurs between 9 and 15 years of age
12. inferior portion of hip bones supporting the body weight when sitting
13. eating disorder characterized by binge eating and purging
14. the upper portion of the large intestine; contains the appendix
15. phase of metabolism in which cells are built or repaired
18. inflammation and pain, usually of the great toes or thumbs, caused by accumulation of uric acid crystals