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Anatomy

It is a branch of biology and medicine that is the consideration of the structure of living things

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Anatomy

Autonomic system

Biology; Anatomy

The portion of the peripheral nervous system that stimulates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands; consists of the parasympathetic and sympathetic systems.

Bulbourethral glands

Biology; Anatomy

Glands that secrete a mucus-like substance that is added to sperm and provides lubrication during intercourse.

Basal body

Biology; Anatomy

A structure at the base of a cilium or flagellum; consists of nine triplet microtubules arranged in a circle with no central microtubule.

Basidia

Biology; Anatomy

Specialised club-shaped structures on the underside of club fungi (Basidiomycetes) within which spores form (sing.: basidium).

Benthic zone

Biology; Anatomy

One of the two basic subdivisions of the marine biome; includes the sea floor and bottom-dwelling organisms.

Amoebocytes

Biology; Anatomy

Amoeboid cells in sponges that occur in the matrix between the epidermal and collar cells. They transport nutrients.

Ascus

Biology; Anatomy

Structure produced by sac fungi in which sexual ascospores develop.

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