BEST hesi a2 version 1 and 2 Flashcards
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Diet is important because bone are storage places for
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calcium and phosphorous
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As part of the negative feedback system, which type of cell is stimulated to resorb bone matrix in response to a decrease in calcium in the blood?
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osteoclasts
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What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated? Increased
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cardiac output
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The mediastinum is located within which cavity?
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thoracic
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What is the response of cells in the collecting tubules in the nephrons when antidiuretic hormone AHD is secreted?
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water is reabsorbed from the urinary filtrate
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Which muscle of the quadriceps femoris group lies on the slide surface of the lower extremity?
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vastus lateralis
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Which structure carries oxygen to the cells?
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hemoglobin
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Which statement are true about bone?
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osteoblast, epiphyseal, diaphysis
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Within which vessel does blood return from the lungs?
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pulmonary vein
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The mitral value is located between which two structures?
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left ventricle & left atrium
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Golgi apparatus functions as?
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process protein secretion, synthesize carbs and glycoproteins
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What blood vessel prefuses the kidney?
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renal vein
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In white blood cells what contributes to phagocytosis?
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macrophages, neutrophils
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What cell structure regulates the transportation of substances in and out the cell?
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plasma membrane
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What is the response of cells in the collecting tubules in the nephrons when antidiuretic hormone ADH is secreted?
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water is reabsorbed from urinary filtrate
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Which is a hollow organ?
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gallbladder
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Which muscle is included in the quadriceps femoris group?
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Rectus femoris, Vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius
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Which structure is responsible for normal respiratory function?
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medulla oblongata
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What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system stimulation is increased?
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blood pressure rises, goose bumps
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The passive movement of molecules or particles along a concentration gradient, or from regions of higher to regions of lower concentration.
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diffusion
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fuses within plasma membrane and releases content outside of cell
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exocytosis
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Aerobic respiration takes place in
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the mitochondria and requires oxygen and glucose, and produces carbon dioxide, water, and energy.
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what do endocrine hormones do
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growth
metabolsim
sexual development and function
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the process of cell division that occurs in five stages before pinching two “daughter” cells in a process called cytokinesis
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mitosis
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distal convulted tubule controlled by
PTH
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strongest contraction of the heart
left ventricle
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lymphocytes
important in immune system
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neutrophils
phagocytize (ingest) microorganisms
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Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory?
pharynx
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A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreases sensation in
arm
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Which bone dose not articulate with any other bone?
hyoid
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. Which of the following statements best describe endocrine glands?
they secrete chemicals into the blood
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Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and the urinary system?
urethra
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Ligaments provides which connection?
bone to bone
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What structure conduct urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder?
ureter
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Anaerobic respiration can lead to a burning sensation caused by with molecule?
lactic acid
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Sweat on the skin's surface cools the body through which process?
evaporation
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When assessing a female client who describes herself as a vegetarian in the nurse notes that she has an unusual skin color. The nurse should ask the client if she has eaten large amount of:
carrot and squash
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Which hand position describes an anatomical position of a person who is standing erect with feet forward?
palms of the hand facing anterior
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Which structure is a ball and socket joint?
shoulder
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Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus, and stapes?
skull ear
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What are like cells grouped together called?
a tissue
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The pulse point located behind the knee is palpated over which artery?
popliteal
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Ceruminous glands secrete
ear wax
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What type of synovial joint is the elbow?
hinge
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Where does digestion begin in the digestive system?
oral cavity
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Which structure regulates the transport of substances in and out of a cell?
the cell membrane
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What is the effect of serotonin, a neurotransmitter?
involved with mood, anxiety, and sleep
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What is the function of the thrombocytes (platelets)?
play a role in blood clotting
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Which structure is located on the sternum
xiphoid process
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The occipital region is located in which part of the body?
head
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Which gland is commonly known as the "Master Gland"?
pituitary gland
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Aspirin occurs when there is a tear in which structures?
ligament
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What epidermal derivative is involved in temperature homeostasis?
eccrine gland
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Aqueous humor is watery fluid in which part of the body?
eye
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The Malleus, Incus, and Stapes are located in which part of the body?
ear
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Dorsiflexion plantar flexion are types of joint movement that are associated with which part of the body?
foot
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Which part of the brain is involved in auditory functioning?
temporal lobe
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What internal structure of the ear is concerned with hearing?
cochlea
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Fertilization of an ovum occurs in which anatomical structure?
Fallopian tubes
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Where is the tibialis anterior muscle located?
lower leg
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An over-production of cerumen (earwax) can accumulate in which area?
external ear canals
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The olfactory nerves is associate in which sense?
smell
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Vessel carries blood from the body to the heart?
vena cava
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Hormone(s) is/are produced by the ovaries?
estrogen & progesterone
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Plane divides the body into right and left sides?
sagittal
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Two principles divisions that makeup nervous system?
peripheral (PNS) & central (CNS)
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The orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have broken the distal region of the humerus. What area is he describing?
epiphysis
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Part of the brain attaches to spinal cord?
medulla oblongata
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Which term is used to describe movement of the arms and legs away from midline of the body?
abduction
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Structure provides a pulse reading in the neck?
carotid artery
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Which hormone is produce by the posterior pituitary gland?
oxytocin
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What is the primary function of the hemoglobin (blood)?
carry oxygen
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What stimulates the chemoreceptors to function?
rise in CO2; Fall in o2
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Which condition causes a client to say "I can't see far away"?
Nearsightedness
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Anaerobic respiration can lead to burning sensation caused by which molecule?
lactic acid
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What organ produces insulin?
pancreas
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What effects do serotonin have on neurotransmitters?
appetite, sleep, mood
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Fertilization occurs in the?
oviduct (Fallopian tubes)
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When drawing blood from autecubital region which blood vessel is used to obtain blood?
median cubital
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What hormone induces growth of pubic and axillary hair at puberty?
testosterone and estrogen
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Increase in rate of depth of breath results in what blood PH change?
alkalosis
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What lobe of the brain is responsible for auditory functioning?
temporal
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What is the function of the hypothalamus
regulates function of body, balance, and thermoregulation
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How many carb per gram do carbohydrates contain?
4
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When water molecules move across cell membrane from high to low concentration this process is called?
osmosis
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What is the result of carbon dioxide in the body?
body become more acidic
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What plane divides the body from left to right?
sagittal plane
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What part of the body is the lower back?
lumbar
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High levels of which ion would most likely result in a cardiac arrest?
potassium
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What gland is located on the anterior surface of the trachea?
thyroid gland
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What part of the brain is attached to the spinal cord?
medulla oblongata
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What structure of the eye picks out color?
retina
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What is the outer most protective layer of the skin?
epidermis
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The organ of corti is located in?
ear
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Where in the body are nutrients absorbed?
small intestine
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The rough endoplasmic reticulum functions in the human cell to?
synthesize protein
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The rough endoplasmic reticulum functions in the human cell to?
synthesize protein
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What is the definition of chyme?
bolus that turns into soupy substance.
The result of action by the stomach.
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What are hormones?
chemical messengers
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What female reproductive organ produces oocytes, estrogen, progesterone
ovaries
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What structure is located in the upper airways?
nose, pharynx
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What cellular process helps to move debris and mucous through the lining of tubules?
cilia
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The Mitral valve is located between which two structures?
left atrium & left ventricle
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Which hormone is produced by the posterior pituitary gland?
ADH (antidiuretic hormone) and OT (oxytocin)
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Client has large pituitary tumor what part of the body does this effect?
head hurt, sickness, low blood pressure
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Which structure produces B-lymphocytes?
red bone marrow
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The buttocks are which surface of the body?
dorsal
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The esophagus is located in which body cavity?
thoracic
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The tympanic membrane is located between which structures?
external auditory canal and middle ear
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How many days is the average menstrual cycle?
28 days
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Which structure produces T-lymphocytes?
thymus
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A person who has damaged the ulnar nerve will have decreased sensation in which area?
arm -inability to adduct arms and fingers
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Calcaneus is located in?
foot
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Urinary system in the human body primary task is to?
expel waste
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Which of the following produce progesterone to prepare the uterus for pregnancy?
corpus luteum
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what are fingerprints made of
friction ridges dac
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ABCD of cancer?
melanoma
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which of the following location would the urinary bladder & internal reproductive organ be found
pelvic region
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which one increases angle at the joint
extensor
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which hormone is release by posterior lobe
oxytocin
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order of organization of living things
organelle, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystem, and biosphere.
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what bones are formed first during intramembraneous ossification
flat bone of face and cranial
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most obvious skin cancer
basal cell carcinoma
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active transport
requires energy and work from a cell
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passive transport and examples
doesn't require energy
ex. diffusion and osmosis
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movement of water across a membrane
osmosis
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immoveable and held together by ligaments only
ex. teeth in socket
fibrous joint
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connection between articulating bones made up of cartilage
cartilaginous
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highly moveable
hinge, pivot, saddle
synovial joints
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two types of asexual reproduction
binary fission and mitosis
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links the nasopharynx to the middle ear
Eustachian tube
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calciferol is controlled by
parathyroid
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sebaceous gland secretes
oil
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endocytosis
engulfs and brings in
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pituitary gland produces
adrenocorticotropic hormone
| GH
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adrenal gland secretes
cortisol and aldosterone
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Anaerobic respiration also produces
energy and uses glucose, but it produces less energy and does not require oxygen.
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What part of the respiratory system is I the upper respiratory?
Bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and alveoli
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aerobic respiration happens in presence of
oxygen
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soft spot on baby head
fontanelle
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layers of epidermis (outer to inner)
corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale
| can lucy grant serena boys
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top of sternum
manubrium
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parts of sternum
manubrium
body
xiphoid
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what makes up most plasma
water
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polypeptide are
chains of amino acids
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to make haploid gametes and the production of germs cells
meiosis
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precursor to the glucose molecule is produced in a process. Use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. Generates oxygen as a byproduct.
photosynthesis
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the ribs are attached to
the sternum
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a thin pouch in the heart
auricle
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expands thoracic cavity
inspiration
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separates abdominal and thoracic cavity
diaphragm
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HCL chemical in stomach, why not absorbed/ harm stomach=
mucus lining protects
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what makes colors of the skin
melanin and melanocytes
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distal convoluted tubule works with hormone
ADH
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produced by hypothalamus and released by posterior pituitary
oxytocin
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ligament
bone to bone
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tendon
bone to muscle
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osteocytes
bone forming cells
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4 steps of bone ossification
hematoma formation
callus formation
ossification
bone remodeling
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gallbladder is part of
digestive system
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extends knee and stabilizes
vastus lateralis
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muscle contraction that moves food thru digestive tract
peristalsis
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where are schwann cells
nervous system
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how does nervous system work with muscular
tells muscle how to respond to environment
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somatic nervous system
voluntary movements
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autonomic nervous system
involuntary movements
| sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
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which organ system is responsible for regulating muscle growth
endocrine
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how does lymph work with circulatory
lymph draws excess fluid from the cells and deposits it into blood vessels
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function of parathyroid
activation of vitamin D
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what is a normal beat
72 bpm 120 over 80
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how is pepsin used in the body
breakdown proteins
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esophagus is part of the
digestive system
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which system produces antibodies
lymphatic
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blood that has supplied nutrients and oxygen to heart msucle returns to right atrium via
coronary sinus
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46 chromosomes
diploid
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23 chromosomes
haploid
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skeletal system function
1. protection
2. movement
3. mineral storage
4. production of blood
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efferent
away from CNS
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afferent
toward CNS
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a mature female reproductive cell, especially of a human or other animal, that can divide to give rise to an embryo usually only after fertilization by a male cell.
ovum
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a mature haploid male or female germ cell that is able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote.
gamete
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carry blood away from body in order to exchange nutrients oxygen and waste
capillaries
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What is the exchang eof gases between the atmosphere and the blood through the alveoli called?
external respiration
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Most of the carbon dioxide in the blood does which of the following?
It is converted to bicarbonate ions by carbonic anhydrase within red blood
cells.
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what are the two functions of the male and female sex organs?
Production of gametes and production of hormones
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which tissue serves as the framework of the body by providing support and structure for organs
connective
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what are the glands of the skin that produce a thin and watery secretion
eccrine glands
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All actions of the nervous system depend on the transmission of nerve impulses over which of the following?
neurons
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monocytes
become macrophages
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in order for inhalation to occur
contraction of the diaphragm, which enlarges the chest cavity and draws air
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functional units of the kidney
nephrons
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when boxer gets hit and has deviated septum?
vomer (in nose)
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Where does fertilization occur?
fallopian tubes
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cellular contact is important for
wound healing
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most abundant tissue
connective
