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abdomen

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body cavity that contains many major organs of digestion and excretion

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acetabulum

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depression on the lateral pelvis

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ATP

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adenosine triphosphate - energy carrier molecule

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adrenal glands

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endocrine glands located on top of kidneys that release adrenaline when stimulated by sympathetic nervous system

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adrenergic

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pertaining to nerves that release norepinephrine; or non-adrenaline

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aerobic metabolism

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metabolism that can only occur w. oxygen

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agonal gaps

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abnormal breathing pattern characterized by slow gasps

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alpha-adrenergic receptors

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portions of nervous system that can constrict blood vessels

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alveoli

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air sacs of lungs where O2 and CO2 are exchanged

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aorta

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main artery leaving the left side of heard carrying freshly oxygenated blood to body

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appendicular skeleton

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portion of skeletal system w/ arms, legs, pelvis, and shoulder girdle

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appendix

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small tubular structure attached to lower border of cecum

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axons

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extensions of neurons that carry signals away from cell

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axial skeleton

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skeleton components; skull, vertebral column, and rib cage

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automatic nervous systen

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regulates functions like digestion and sweating

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beta-adrenergic receptors

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portions of nervous system that when stimulated can cause increase in the force of contraction of the heart and inc. heart rate

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bile ducts

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ducts that convey bile between liver and intestine

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blood pressure

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pressure that blood exerts against walls of arteries

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brachial artery

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major vessel in the upper extremities that supply blood to arm

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calcaneus

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heel bone

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capillary vessels

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tiny blood vessel between the arterioles and venules that permit transfer of O2, Co2, nutrients, and waste between tissues and blood

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CO

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cardiac output - measure of volume of blood circulated by heart in 1 minute

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cartoid artery

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artery that supplies blood to head and brain

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carpals

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small bones that compose wrist

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cartilage
smooth connective tissue that forms support structure of skeletal system and provides cushioning between bones
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cecum
first part of large intestine
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CNS
central nervous system - brain and spinal cord
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cerebellum
1 of 3 major subdivisions of brain, coordinates various activities and fine body movements
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CSF
cerebrospinal fluid - fluid made in ventricles of brain that flow in subarachnoid space
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cerebrum
largest of 3 subdivisions of brain, called gray matter, several lobes that control, movement, hearing, balance, speech, visual perception, emotions, and personality
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chyme
substance that leaves the stomach
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calvicle
collarbone
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coronal plane
imaginary plane where body is divided in front and back half
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coxae
hip bones
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cranium
part of skull the encloses the brain
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cricoid cartilage
firm ridge of cartilage that forms lower part of the larynx
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dead space
any portion of the airway that does not contain air and cannot participate in gas exchange
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dermis
inner layer of skin containing hair follicles, sweat glands, nerve endings, and blood vessels
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diaphragm
muscular dome that forms the undersurface of thorax - separates chest from the abdominal cavity
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diastole
relaxation, or period of relaxtaion of the heart
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diffusion
movement of gas from high to low conc
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digestion
process of food that nourishes the individual cells of body
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endocrine system
system that controls release of hormones
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epidermis
outer layer of skin
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epiglottis
a thin, leaf shaped valve that allows air to pass into trachea but prevents food and liquid from entering
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epinephrine
substance produced by the body and a drug, increases pulse rate and blood pressure
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esophagus
collapsable tube that extends from pharynx to stomach
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fallopian tubes
tubes the connect each ovary w/ uterus
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femur
thighbone, longest and one of the strongest bones in body
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frontal bones
bones of cranium that form forehead
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gallblader
sac on undersurface of liver that collects bile.
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germinal layer
deepest layer of the epidermis where new skin cells are formed
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hemoglobin
oxygen carrying protein in blood cells
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humerus
supporting bone in upper arm
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hydrostatic pressure
pressure of water against walls of its container
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hyper capnia
high levels of CO2 in blod
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hypoxia
defficient oxygen conc.
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interstital space
space in between cells
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involuntary muscle
muscle with which a person has no conscious control
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joint
where two bones contact
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joint capsule
fibrous sac than encloses a joint
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kidneys
two organs that excrete the end products of metabolism as urine and regulate salt/water content
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labored breathing
use of chest, back, and abdomen muscles to expand chest
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large intestine
regulates water and eliminate solid waste
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ligaments
bands of fibrous tissue that connect bones to bones, strengthen a joint
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liver
produces bile, stores glucose, helps regulate immune responses
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metabolism
biochemical reactions and processes that result in energy production
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midbrain
part of brain responsible to regulate level of consciousness
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motor nerves
nerves that carry info from central nervous system to muscles
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mucus
water secretion of the mucous membranes that lubricated body openings
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neruons
functional units of nervous system; nerve cells
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pancreas
flat solid organ that lies below liver and stomach, produces insulin
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parasympathetic nervous system
subdivision of autonomic nervous system, controls involuntary function
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patella
knee cap bonde
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plasma
yellow fluid that carries blood cells and nutrients and transport cellular waste material
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pulmonary viens
4 veins that return oxygenated blood from lungs to heart
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pulse
wave of pressure created by heart contracting and forcing blood through
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red blood cells
carry oxygen to tissues
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shock
condition where circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation to maintain normal cellular functions
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somatic nervous system
nervous system that regulates activities w conscious control
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sympathetic nervous system
adrenergic part of nervous system responsible for fight/flight
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tendons
attaches muscles to bones
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thorax
chest cavity that contains heart, lungs, esophagus, and vessels.
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trachea
windpipe, main trunk for air going to and from lungs
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ventilation
movement of air between lungs and environment
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V/Q ratio
measurement that examines how much gas is being moved effectively how much blood is flowing around the alveoli where gas exchange occurs.
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White blood cells
blood cells that play major role in immune defense against infection

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