Anatomy
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Alveoli Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. The alveoli provide enormous surface area for oxygen to enter the... Capillary The smallest blood vessels, where exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste occurs between blood and tissues. Capillaries... Cartilage A firm but flexible connective tissue found in many parts of the body, including joints, ears, and the developing skelet... Epiphyseal Plates Also known as growth plates, these are zones of cartilage near the ends of long bones where new bone tissue is produced,... Hypothalamus A small region at the base of the brain that serves as the body's master control center, regulating temperature, hunger,... Medulla The medulla oblongata is the lowest part of the brainstem, connecting the brain to the spinal cord. It controls vital au... Ossification The process by which cartilage or other tissue is transformed into bone, or more generally, the hardening of any flexibl...