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Histology - study of structure and function of tissues. Vascular - of, characterized by, or containing vessels that carry or circulate fluids. Osteocyte - a cell of osseous tissue within the bone matrix. Epimysium - the sheath of connective tissue around a muscle. Motor neuron - a nerve cell that conducts impulses to a muscle, gland, or other effector. Homeostasis - an internal equilibrium (balance). Aorta - main trunk of the arterial system. Immunity - the ability of a cell to react immunologically in the presence of an antigen. Medulla oblongata - the lowest or hindmost part of the brain, continuous with the spinal cord. Duodenum - the first portion of the small intestine.
 * Some riveting vocabulary terms from Biology 2:**

{thanks to dictionary.com and my bio book}

 1. PMS is believed to be caused by an imbalance between estrogen and testosterone. 2. 100% of women suffer from some form of PMS, including minor or major symptoms. 3. Caffeine helps symptoms of PMS. 4. Prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can lead to peptic ulcers. 5. Magnesium helps minimize bloating. 6. Physical activity makes PMS symptoms worse.
 * PMS true / false!**

Answers!
 * 1) False. PMS is believed to be caused by an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone.
 * 2) False. Only about 75% of women suffer from PMS symptoms.
 * 3) False. Caffeine actually worsens PMS symptoms.
 * 4) True. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (like advil) lead to peptic ulcers.
 * 5) True. Magnesium reduces fluid retention in the body.
 * 6) False. Exercise helps PMS by reducing estrogen levels and stabilizing blood sugar levels.

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 * Everything you've ever wanted to know about breast cancer:**

//Symptoms-// lumps, swelling, skin changes, pain. //Diagnosis//- self exam, mammogram, MRI, CAT scan. //Types//- DCIS, LCIS, IDC, ILC, Inflammatory, and Recurrent. //Treatments//- surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, etc. //Risk factors//- weight, diet, exercise, alcohol consumption, smoking, exposure to estrogen, oral contraceptive use, anxiety, etc.

{For more information about breast cancer, go to [|www.breastcancer.org].}