epidermis

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• dermisThe skin layer beneath the epidermis, containing blood vessels, nerves, glands and hair follicles.
• diaphragmThe dome-shaped muscle separating the chest and abdominal cavities; the main muscle of breathing.
• dorsal cavityThe posterior body cavity that holds the brain and spinal cord.
• endocrine glandA gland that releases hormones directly into the blood, without ducts.
• erythrocyteRed blood cell; carries oxygen using hemoglobin.
• esophagusThe muscular tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.
• extensionStraightening a joint so the angle between the bones increases.
• flexionBending a joint so the angle between the bones decreases.

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