Chap 6 Flashcards
(169 cards)
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systolic blood pressure
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pressure created from the heart pump
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ureters
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tubes connecting the kidney to the bladder
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Female reproductive system
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Ovaries/ fallopian tubes(oviducts)/ uterus/ vagina/ vulva/ breasts
Produces eggs for the reproduction and provides place and nutrients for growing baby
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hypoperfusion
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inadequate respiration
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Sternum
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breastbone
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insulin
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hormone produced by the pancreas or taken by diabetics. Transports glucose into cells
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ilium
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superior and widest portion of the pelvis
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metatarsals
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foot bones
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chemical messengers
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neurotransmitters
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Prostate gland
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Secretes fluid for sperm
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Carries cardiac electrical current
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Atrioventricular bundle (Bundle of His)
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different nervous systems
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CNS- central nervous system
Spine
Brain
PNS- peripheral nervous system
Sensory
Motor
ANS- autonomic nervous system
Sympathetic- fight or flight
parasympathetic- feed or breed
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Thorax, ribs, upper back division of spine and # of vertebrae
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Thoracic/ 12
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Physiology
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study of the body function
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automaticity
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ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own to contract the heart
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acromion process
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highest portion of the shoulder
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mandible
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lower jaw bone
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Musculoskeletal system
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- Bone/joints/muscle
- Skeleton supports and protects the body, forms blood cells, and store minerals. Muscle produces movement
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perfusion
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successful respiration
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Tailbone division of spine and # of vertebrae
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Coccyx/ 4
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orbits
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bony structure around the eyes, eye socket
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pharynx
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area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. Its made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx
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nasopharynx
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area directly posterior to the nose
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lateral/ medial malleolus
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protrusion on the side of the ankle
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tibia
the medial and larger bone of the lower leg
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Front of skull bone
Frontal bone
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diastolic blood pressure
pressure left after heart pump and right atrium is refilling
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testes
male organ that produces sperm
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posterior tibial artery
artery supplying the foot behind the medial ankle
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pubis
medial anterior portion of the pelvis
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pulmonary vein
vein carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium
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what problem arise from broken clavicles
breathing problems since clavicle is right above lungs
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skeleton
bones of the body
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peripheral pulse
radial, brachial, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis pulse
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Fallopian tube
Transports ovum (egg) to the uterus
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Primary cardiac node
Sinoatrial node
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diaphragm
structure that divides the abdominal cavity and the chest cavity
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temple bone
sphenoid bone
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Seminal vesicles
Secretes fluid for sperm
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joint
point where 2 bones come together
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muscle
tissue that contract to allow movement of the body
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xiphoid process
inferior portion of sternum
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renal system definition
system that regulates fluid balance and filtration of the blood
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acetabulum
pelvic socket which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint
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tendon
tissue that connects muscle to the bone
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Vagina
Receives semen and birth canal
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humerus
bone of the upper arm
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maxillae
two fused bones forming the upper jaw
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nasal bones
nose bone
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arteriole
smallest kind of artery before the capillaries
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cardiovascular system definition
system made up of the heart (cardio) and the blood vessels (vascular); the circulatory
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Purkinje fibers
tips of electrical fibers in heart
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larynx
voice box
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venule
smallest kind of vein after the capillaries
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white blood cells
-5 different types
-leukocytes or white corpuscles
-created in the lymphatic system
involved in destroying microorganisms (germs) and producing antibodies which helps the body resist infections
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scapula
shoulder blade
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radius
lateral bone of the forearm
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fibula
the lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg
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Renal/ Urinary system
kidneys/ ureters/ urinary bladder/ urethra
Filters waste products out of the blood and removes them from the body
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pelvis
supports spine and proximal attachment for the lower extremities
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shock
happens when one of the "triangle of life" isn't working
| Pump-Pipe-Blood
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epiglottis
leaf shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea
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femoral artery
artery carrying blood to the lower extremities
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Back top of skull bone
parietal bone
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manubrium
superior portion of sternum
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aorta
largest artery in the body that transports blood from the left ventricle to begin the systemic circulation
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cricoid cartilage
the ring shaped structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx
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Blood system
-Plasma/ Red blood cells/ White blood cells/ Platelets
Transports oxygen, protects against pathogens and promotes clotting to control bleeding
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acetabulum
the pelvic socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits into the hip joint
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alveoli
microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the blood stream
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Endocrine System
- Pituitary gland-
- pineal gland
- thyroid gland/ parathyroid glands
- thymus gland
- adrenal glands
- pancreas
- testes
- ovaries
Regulates metabolic/ hormonal activities of the body
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tarsals
ankle bones
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3 layers of skin
1-Epidermis
2-Dermis
3-Subcutaneous
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central pulse
carotid and femoral
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Epididymis
Stores sperm
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Cardiac muscle
specialized involuntary muscle in the heart
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calcaneus
heel bone
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Thyroid/ parathyroid gland
Regulates metabolic rate and regulates blood calcium levels
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epinephrine
hormone produced by the body. dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions. known as "adrenaline" and comes from the adrenal gland
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femur
large bone of the thigh
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acromioclavicular joint
joint where the acromion and clavicle meet
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ventilation
process of moving gases between inhale air and the pulmonary circulation of blood
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pulmonary arteries
artery carrying deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
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atrioventricular node
secondary pacemaker in heart
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Two types of joints
- ball and joint
| - hinge
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Thorax
Chest
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Cranium
top, back and sides of skull
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Vas deferens
Transports sperm to the urethra
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urethra
tubes connecting the bladder to the vagina or penis
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spleen
- blood filtration system, filters out older blood cells
| - acts as a reverse blood bank
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Breast
Produces milk
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ovaries
holds eggs
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Neck division of spine and # of vertebrae
Cervical/ 7
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Lower back division of spine and # of vertebrae
Lumber/ 5
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Male reproductive system
Testes/ epididymis/ vas deferens/ penis/ seminal vesicles/ prostate gland
Produces sperm for reproduction
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Cardiovascular system
-Heart/ Arteries/ Veins
Pumps blood throughout the entire body to transport nutrients, oxygen and wastes
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Anatomy
study of the body structure
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Musculoskeletal system definition
system of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement
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Secondary cardiac node
Atrioventricular node
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phalanges
toes and finger bones
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kidneys
filters blood and regulates fluid levels
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ischium
the lower, posterior of the pelvis
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pancreas
- produces hormone insulin which regulates the sugar in bloodstream
- secretes juices that break down proteins, carbs and fats
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side of skull bone
temporal bone
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platelets
specialized cells for clotting
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artery
blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
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carpals
wrist bones
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trachea
"windpipe" connects pharynx to lungs
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Skull
structure of head
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pineal gland
Regulates circadian rhythm
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Involuntary muscle
muscles that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled (smooth muscle)
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back wall of pelvis division of spine and # of vertebrae
Sacral/ 5
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vertebrae
33 bones of the spinal cord
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zygomatic arches
bones that form the structure of the cheeks
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atria
the two upper chambers of the heart
right atrium- receives unoxygenated blood
left atrium- oxygenated blood from the lungs
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Testes
Produces sperm and secretes testosterone
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coronary arteries
blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart. forks off of the aorta
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large intestines
absorbs water and moves waste to colon and excretes as feces
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Respiratory system
-Nasal cavity/ pharynx/ Larynx/ Thachea/ Bronchial tubes/ Lungs
Obtains oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the body
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plasma
fluid portion of the blood
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vagina
opening of female reproductive system
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clavicle
collar bone
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venae cavae
the superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Theses two major veins return blood from the body to the right atrium. Singular vena cava
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ligament
tissue that connects bone to bone
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what not to do to women with a mastectomy
take blood pressure reading on side of mastectomy
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ulna
medial bone of the forearm
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red blood cells
- created in bone marrow
- erythrocytes or red corpuscles
- carries oxygen to the body and CO2 back to the heart
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bronchi
two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs
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uvula
object hanging at back of throat
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patella
knee cap
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Nervous system
-Brain/ spinal cord/ nerves
Receives sensory information and coordinates the body's response
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dorsalis pedis artery
artery on top of the foot, also known as checking the pedil pulse
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Voluntary muscle
muscle that can be consciously controlled (skeletal muscle)
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Pancreas
Regulates blood sugar levels by releasing insulin
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sinoatrial node
primary pacemaker in heart
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Adrenal glands
Regulates water and electrolyte levels
| -Releases adrenaline (epinephrine)
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ventricles
two lower chambers of the heart
Right ventricle- sends unoxygenated blood to the lungs
Left ventricle- send oxygenated blood to the body
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integumentary system
- skin/ hair/ nails/ sweat glands
- Protection
- water balance
- temperature regulation
- excretion
- shock absorption
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gallbladder
serves as storage system for bile from liver
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Pituitary gland
Regulates many other endocrine glands
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liver
largest organ which produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances
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back bottom of skull bone
occipital bone
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Uterus
Site of development of fetus
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lungs
organ that exchanges of oxygen to carbon dioxide
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lymphoid organs
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Adenoids- behind the uvula in throat
tonsils
spleen- cleans red blood cells and blood reservoir
thymus- Development of immune system
Lymph nodes- filters fluid
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lymphatic system
- captures fluid (lymph) and return it to the blood stream
| - maintain balance of fluid within the body
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bladder
sac like organ that holds urine
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small intestine
absorbs nutrients
| -broken into 3 parts duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
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What's one thing adrenaline (epinephrine) do for allergic reactions?
relaxation of smooth muscles in airways
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respiratory system
the system of nose. mouth. throat, lungs and muscles the brings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide. Also called the pulmonary system
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oropharynx
the area directly posterior to the mouth
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uterus
holds baby
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Ovaries
Regulates female reproductive system
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Fibers in heart that carry electrical currents
Purkinje fibers
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stomach
acidic gastric juices break down food
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Ovary
Produces ova and secretes estrogen and progesterone
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popliteal pulse
posterior medial to of knee
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capillary
single cell walled vessel that has gas exchange
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respiration (cellular)
process of moving oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulating blood and the cells
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atrioventricular bundle
carries electrical current in heart
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cardiac conduction system
network of cardiac muscle that conduct electrical pulse that stimulate the heart to beat
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Coronary artery system
The hearts dedicated blood supply
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Digestive system
Oral cavity/ Pharynx/ Esophagus/ stomach/ small intestines/ large intestines(colon)/ liver/ gall bladder/ pancreas
Ingests, digests and absorbs nutrients for the body
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carotid arteries
large neck arteries carry blood to the head
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pubis
the medial anterior portion of the pelvis
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Vulva
Protects vaginal orifice and urinary meatus
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Thymus gland
Development of immune system
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metacarpals
hand bones
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brachial artery
artery of the upper arm (pulse check during infant CPR)
