Small fingerlike projections from the surface of the Cell Membrane that increase the surface area. Located in Cells involved in absorbing substances from the Extracellular Fluid.
Microscopic Anatomy
Study of those structures that cannot be Visualized with the naked Eye.
Microphage
White Blood Cell attracted to injury and Inflammaion sites that participates in defense. ie Neutrophils and Eosinophils.
Microglia
Neuroglial Cells that engulf dead cells and cellular remnants in the Central Nervous System.
Micelles
Complex formed in the Small Intestine by the interaction of Fatty Acids and Monoglycerides with Bile.
Metaphysis
The section of Bone between the Epiphysis and Diaphysis.
Metabolite
Molecule Synthesized of broken down inside the Body by chemical reactions.
Metabolism
The sum of the Chemical and Physical changes that take place in Tissue.