blood vascular system
61nervous system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction system that conducts stimuli from sensory receptors to the brain and spinal cord and that conducts impulses back to other parts of the body. As with other higher vertebrates, the human nervous system has two main… …
62Duffy antigen system — Duffy blood group, chemokine receptor Identifiers Symbols DARC; CCBP1; CD234; Dfy; FY; GPD External IDs …
63Circulatory system — This article is about the organ system. For the band, see Circulatory System. For transport in plants, see Vascular tissue. Circulatory system …
64bleeding and blood clotting — ▪ disease Introduction escape of blood from blood vessels into surrounding tissue and the process of coagulation through the action of platelets. Significance of hemostasis The evolution of high pressure blood circulation in… …
65human cardiovascular system — ▪ anatomy Introduction organ system that conveys blood through vessels to and from all parts of the body, carrying nutrients and oxygen to tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other wastes. It is a closed tubular system in which the… …
66Lymphoid system — Lymphatic drainage redirects here. For the massage technique, see Manual lymphatic drainage. Lymphoid System An image displaying the lymphoid system. Latin …
67Innate immune system — See also: Immune system and Adaptive immune system Innate immune system The innate immune system, also known as non specific immune system and secondary line of defence,[1] comprises the cells and mechanisms that defend the host …
68nervous system — Anat., Zool. 1. the system of nerves and nerve centers in an animal or human, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and ganglia. 2. a particular part of this system. Cf. autonomic nervous system, central nervous system, peripheral nervous… …
69cardiovascular system — noun the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body • Syn: ↑circulatory system • Hypernyms: ↑vascular system • Hyponyms: ↑fetal circulation, ↑foetal circulation • …
70circulatory system — noun the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑cardiovascular system • Hypernyms: ↑vascular system • Hyponyms: ↑fetal circulation, ↑foetal circulation …
