Final Exam Flashcards
(40 cards)
What teeth are used to tear and pierce?
Canines
Normal breathing rate
12-20 breaths/minute
How many teeth do adults have?
32
What carries blood AWAY from the heart?
artery
What carries blood TO the heart?
vein
How many nephrons are in each kidney?
1.3 million
What shape are the kidneys?
bean
How many vertebrae in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine?
7, 12, 5
What bone(s) protects the heart and lungs?
ribs and sternum
What bone protects the brain?
skull
How many bones are in the adult body?
206
What structures brings blood TO the kidney?
renal artery
What does the prefix -erythro mean?
red
What is another name for the larynx?
voicebox
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for vision?
occipital
What are the two major sections of the skeletal system?
axial and appendicular
Which part of our digestive system is responsible for absorbing water?
Large intestines
What is the longest, strongest bone in the body?
femur
Where does the digestive system start?
mouth
What is the largest organ of the body?
skin
What are leukocytes?
white blood cells
Where is bile STORED?
gallbladder
How many hemispheres does the cerebrum have?
2- right and left
Which system is the master control center?
nervous