Anatomy & Physiology

3. phase of metabolism in which cells are built or repaired
4. involuntary discharge of urine
7. eating disorder characterized by binge eating and purging
10. node located in the upper wall of the atrium; pacemaker of the heart
11. pear-shaped sac located on the inferior surface of the liver; stores bile to aid in digestion and fat absorption
13. uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep; also known as sleep epilepsy
14. first 30 days after birth
15. inferior portion of hip bones supporting the body weight when sitting
17. cell that forms bone tissue
20. ringing in the ear

1. first female menses; usually occurs between 9 and 15 years of age
2. damage to the retina in diabetic patients from hemorrhage of vessels
4. a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that blocks respiration
5. air sacs at the ends of the bronchioles where the gas exchange occurs
6. hardening of the arteries and loss of elasticity resulting from thickening of the vessel wall
8. the phase of metabolism in which cells are broken down
9. one of 4 pea-shaped glands located or embedded in the thyroid that secrete parathyroid hormone, increasing blood levels of calcium
12. bands of fibrous connective tissue connecting the articulating ends of bones to facilitate or limit movement
16. the upper portion of the large intestine; contains the appendix
18. infection of middle ear
19. inflammation and pain, usually of the great toes or thumbs, caused by accumulation of uric acid crystals